Knobbe Martens Olson, Bear LLP
Human schwannoma cell line
In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to a Schwannoma cell line derived from a Schwann tumor in a patient with Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and immortalized with HPV E6-E7 genes. The cell line has a unique splice site mutation of the NF2 gene. The immortalized cell line is non-tumorigenic but has altered growth properties such as higher proliferation rate and independence of Schwann cell growth factors. Methods of using this unique cell line for pharmacologic screening are disclosed.
House Ear Institute
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Xiankui Gene
Li Hung