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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-9-22
pubmed:abstractText
Human derived T98G glioblastoma has long been utilized as an in vitro model for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mediated growth regulation. Recently, T98G has been employed to develop new types of therapy directed at limiting EGFR expression such as by administration of antisense oligonucleotides directed against EGFR encoding mRNA. A major limitation to extending this model for in vivo application is that T98G implanted s.c. or intracerebrally has been reported not to grow in nude mice. In an effort to extend this model to permit in vivo studies, we evaluated the use of Matrigel and orthotopic (intracranial) implantation techniques. When equal volumes of Matrigel were mixed with T98G cell suspensions, tumors developed at both flank and orthotopic locations. Four groups of nude mice were inoculated into the flanks with either 10(5), 10(6), 4 x 10(6) or 10(7) T98G cells in a 150 microliters total volume with Matrigel. In 1/5, 3/5, 1/5 and 1/3 mice receiving 10(5), 10(6), 4 x 10(6) and 10(7) cells, respectively, tumors developed 11, 15, 15 and 15 weeks, respectively, following inoculation. Out of 4 mice inoculated orthotopically (intracranially into the frontal lobe) with only 4 x 10(4) cells and Matrigel, 2 developed tumors. However, all mice (4/4) inoculated orthotopically with 4 x 10(5) cells in a 10 microliters total volume with Matrigel developed tumors. Two were identified histologically following a scheduled sacrifice at 36 and 60 days and two more at 103 and 118 days after sacrifice following abnormal behavior. The best tumor establishment efficacy combined orthotopic implantation of 4 x 10(5) T98G cells with Matrigel. These techniques permit the use of T98G glioblastoma as an in vivo model for new forms of therapy.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0379-0355
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
21
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
391-3
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
In vivo establishment of T98G human glioblastoma.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Urology, Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA. DrMarv@prodigy.net
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't