Please recommend a cell line that express high level of ER alpha or beta - (Sep/29/2006 )

Hello All,

I need a cell line that expresses high level of ER beta or/and alpha as a control. If you know any of such cells, please let me know. thanks.

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The human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 expresses ERa at fairly high levels.

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Hi all,

I am growing the cells MCF-7 cells in my lab along with many other cells. Can you please explain what ER alpha or beta are?

Thanks

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ER: estrogen receptor

Thanks for the reply. MCF-7 seems to have very low level of ER beta. I still want to know a cell line that expresses ER beta.

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