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What's the function of cholera toxin in cell culture medium? eg. MCF10A cell

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#1 rockbl

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:28 AM

As the topic, does anyone know how does cholera toxin help mammary epithelial cells grow? Thanks.

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 12:08 PM

I think cholera toxin increases intracellular cAMP levels in mammary epithelial cells, which in turn promotes cell growth.

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 05:42 AM

View PostTabaluga, on 03 February 2012 - 12:08 PM, said:

I think cholera toxin increases intracellular cAMP levels in mammary epithelial cells, which in turn promotes cell growth.
Thank you so much!




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