Calu-3Homo sapiens (Human)Cancer cell line

Also known as: CALU3, Calu3, Calu 3, CALU-3, CaLu-3, CALV3

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Quick Overview

Human lung adenocarcinoma cell line used in cancer research.

Detailed Summary

Calu-3 is a human lung adenocarcinoma cell line derived from a bronchial epithelial cell. It is widely used in cancer research for studying epithelial function, drug transport, and cellular mechanisms. The cell line is known for its ability to form polarized monolayers and express key proteins involved in ion transport and mucin production. Calu-3 has been utilized in studies related to cystic fibrosis, drug permeability, and the investigation of tumor suppressor genes. Its characteristics make it a valuable model for understanding the molecular basis of lung cancer and developing targeted therapies.

Research Applications

Cancer researchDrug transport studiesEpithelial function analysisCystic fibrosis researchTumor suppressor gene investigation

Key Characteristics

Polarized monolayersExpression of ion transport proteinsMucin productionDrug permeability studies
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Basic Information

Database IDCVCL_0609
SpeciesHomo sapiens (Human)
Tissue SourcePleural effusion[UBERON:UBERON_0000175]

Donor Information

Age25
Age CategoryAdult
SexMale
Racecaucasian

Disease Information

DiseaseLung adenocarcinoma
LineageLung
SubtypeLung Adenocarcinoma
OncoTree CodeLUAD

DepMap Information

Source TypeATCC
Source IDACH-000392_source

Known Sequence Variations

TypeGene/ProteinDescriptionZygosityNoteSource
MutationSimpleTP53p.Met237Ile (c.711G>T)Unspecified-from parent cell line T98G

Haplotype Information (STR Profile)

Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profile for cell line authentication.

Amelogenin
X
CSF1PO
11,12
D13S317
12
D16S539
12,14
D18S51
14,17
D19S433
12,13
D21S11
28,30
D2S1338
19
D3S1358
15,18
D5S818
11
D7S820
10,11
D8S1179
11,15
FGA
25
Penta D
9,16
Penta E
5,21
TH01
6,9.3
TPOX
8
vWA
16,17
Gene Expression Profile
Gene expression levels and statistical distribution
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Publications

Bidirectional genome-wide CRISPR screens reveal host factors regulating SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV and seasonal HCoVs.

Belouzard S., Moncorge O., Doench J.G., Goujon C.

Nat. Genet. 54:1090-1102(2022).

Pan-cancer proteomic map of 949 human cell lines.";

Robinson P.J., Zhong Q., Garnett M.J., Reddel R.R.

Cancer Cell 40:835-849.e8(2022).

Identification of cell lines CL-14, CL-40 and CAL-51 as suitable models for SARS-CoV-2 infection studies.

Safranko Z.M., Kurolt I.-C., Markotic A., Cicin-Sain L., Steenpass L.

PLoS ONE 16:E0255622-E0255622(2021).

Next-generation characterization of the Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia.

Sellers W.R.

Nature 569:503-508(2019).

An interactive resource to probe genetic diversity and estimated ancestry in cancer cell lines.

Dutil J., Chen Z.-H., Monteiro A.N.A., Teer J.K., Eschrich S.A.

Cancer Res. 79:1263-1273(2019).

Chemistry-first approach for nomination of personalized treatment in lung cancer.

Posner B.A., Minna J.D., Kim H.S., White M.A.

Cell 173:864-878.e29(2018).

Characterization of human cancer cell lines by reverse-phase protein arrays.

Liang H.

Cancer Cell 31:225-239(2017).

A landscape of pharmacogenomic interactions in cancer.";

Wessels L.F.A., Saez-Rodriguez J., McDermott U., Garnett M.J.

Cell 166:740-754(2016).

TCLP: an online cancer cell line catalogue integrating HLA type, predicted neo-epitopes, virus and gene expression.

Loewer M., Sahin U., Castle J.C.

Genome Med. 7:118.1-118.7(2015).

A mass spectrometric-derived cell surface protein atlas.";

Aebersold R., Boheler K.R., Zandstra P.W., Wollscheid B.

PLoS ONE 10:E0121314-E0121314(2015).

A resource for cell line authentication, annotation and quality control.

Neve R.M.

Nature 520:307-311(2015).

The characterization of the human cell line Calu-3 under different culture conditions and its use as an optimized in vitro model to investigate bronchial epithelial function.

Lanisnik Rizner T., Peternel L., Kristan K.

Eur. J. Pharm. Sci. 69:1-9(2015).

A comprehensive transcriptional portrait of human cancer cell lines.

Settleman J., Seshagiri S., Zhang Z.-M.

Nat. Biotechnol. 33:306-312(2015).

Identification of a seven glycopeptide signature for malignant pleural mesothelioma in human serum by selected reaction monitoring.

Vitek O., Felley-Bosco E., Stahel R.A., Aebersold R., Wollscheid B.

Clin. Proteomics 10:16.1-16.12(2013).

Proteomic profiling identifies dysregulated pathways in small cell lung cancer and novel therapeutic targets including PARP1.

Heymach J.V.

Cancer Discov. 2:798-811(2012).

The Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia enables predictive modelling of anticancer drug sensitivity.

Morrissey M.P., Sellers W.R., Schlegel R., Garraway L.A.

Nature 483:603-607(2012).

Prevalence of human papillomavirus 16/18/33 infection and p53 mutation in lung adenocarcinoma.

Iwakawa R., Kohno T., Enari M., Kiyono T., Yokota J.

Cancer Sci. 101:1891-1896(2010).

A genome-wide screen for microdeletions reveals disruption of polarity complex genes in diverse human cancers.

Haber D.A.

Cancer Res. 70:2158-2164(2010).

Signatures of mutation and selection in the cancer genome.";

Deloukas P., Yang F.-T., Campbell P.J., Futreal P.A., Stratton M.R.

Nature 463:893-898(2010).

Dynamic innate immune responses of human bronchial epithelial cells to severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus infection.

Garner H.R., Peters C.J., Tseng C.-T.

PLoS ONE 5:E8729-E8729(2010).

A gene-alteration profile of human lung cancer cell lines.";

Montuenga L.M., Minna J.D., Yokota J., Sanchez-Cespedes M.

Hum. Mutat. 30:1199-1206(2009).

The SRY-HMG box gene, SOX4, is a target of gene amplification at chromosome 6p in lung cancer.

Cigudosa J.C., Lazo P.A., Sanchez-Cespedes M.

Hum. Mol. Genet. 18:1343-1352(2009).

Global survey of phosphotyrosine signaling identifies oncogenic kinases in lung cancer.

Zhou X.-M., Gygi S.P., Gu T.-L., Polakiewicz R.D., Rush J., Comb M.J.

Cell 131:1190-1203(2007).

Bexarotene (LGD1069, Targretin), a selective retinoid X receptor agonist, prevents and reverses gemcitabine resistance in NSCLC cells by modulating gene amplification.

Tooker P., Yen W.-C., Ng S.-C., Negro-Vilar A., Hermann T.W.

Cancer Res. 67:4425-4433(2007).

Established cell lines used in cystic fibrosis research.";

Gruenert D.C., Willems M., Cassiman J.-J., Frizzell R.A.

J. Cyst. Fibros. 3:191-196(2004).

Characterization of the Calu-3 cell line as a tool to screen pulmonary drug delivery.

Foster K.A., Avery M.L., Yazdanian M., Audus K.L.

Int. J. Pharm. 208:1-11(2000).

Increased dosage and amplification of the focal adhesion kinase gene in human cancer cells.

Keith W.N., Frame M.C.

Oncogene 18:5646-5653(1999).

Demonstration of an interferon gamma-dependent tumor surveillance system in immunocompetent mice.

Old L.J., Schreiber R.D.

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 95:7556-7561(1998).

Calu-3: a human airway epithelial cell line that shows cAMP-dependent Cl-secretion.

Shen B.-Q., Finkbeiner W.E., Wine J.J., Mrsny R.J., Widdicombe J.H.

Am. J. Physiol. 266:L493-L501(1994).

Presence of glycogen and growth-related variations in 58 cultured human tumor cell lines of various tissue origins.

Rousset M., Zweibaum A., Fogh J.

Cancer Res. 41:1165-1170(1981).

Polymorphic enzyme analysis of cultured human tumor cell lines.";

Dracopoli N.C., Fogh J.

J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 70:469-476(1983).

Growth of cell lines and clinical specimens of human non-small cell lung cancer in a serum-free defined medium.

Brower M., Carney D.N., Oie H.K., Gazdar A.F., Minna J.D.

Cancer Res. 46:798-806(1986).

Human tumor lines for cancer research.";

Fogh J.

Cancer Invest. 4:157-184(1986).

Feasibility of drug screening with panels of human tumor cell lines using a microculture tetrazolium assay.

Fine D.L., Abbott B.J., Mayo J.G., Shoemaker R.H., Boyd M.R.

Cancer Res. 48:589-601(1988).

Evidence for thromboxane biosynthesis in established cell lines derived from human lung adenocarcinomas.

Hubbard W.C., Alley M.C., McLemore T.L., Boyd M.R.

Cancer Res. 48:2674-2677(1988).

One hundred and twenty-seven cultured human tumor cell lines producing tumors in nude mice.

Fogh J., Fogh J.M., Orfeo T.

J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 59:221-226(1977).