Our lab currently uses the HTR-8/SVneo human trophoblast placental cell line for in vitro experiments. HTR-8 cells are robust and can be frozen and thawed dozens of times, making them a great placental cell line to use in various experiments.
The current chemicals of interest in our lab are trichloroethylene (TCE) and one of its metabolites, S-(1,2-Dichlorovinyl)-L-cysteine (DCVC). TCE is mainly used as a solvent in the degreasing of machinery, and can be found in a variety of household products such as paint strippers, wood finishes, adhesives, and stain removers.
Our lab has focused on conducting invasion assays, live/dead assays, RNA isolation, and PCR.
