CCF-STTG1 Cells

The CCF-STTG1 cell line is a human astrocytoma cell line derived from a cerebral tumor. This cell line is of particular interest in cancer research due to its origin from a malignant astrocytoma, which is a type of brain tumor derived from astrocytes cells that support nerve cells. The CCF-STTG1 cells exhibit a robust capacity for proliferation and maintain several characteristics typical of astrocytes, making them a valuable model for studying the biological and molecular mechanisms of tumorigenesis in the central nervous system.

CCF-STTG1 cells are used extensively in oncological studies, particularly in those examining the genetic and epigenetic alterations that contribute to brain tumor pathology. These cells are useful in assays for drug screening and resistance, gene expression analysis, and for studying the effects of cancer therapeutics on cell viability, proliferation, and apoptosis. Researchers also utilize this cell line to explore the complex signaling pathways involved in cancer progression and to test novel therapeutic targets for glioblastoma and other astrocytomas.