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• 1. Colony formation assay

  이번 실험에서는 crystal violet solution을 이용하여 MCF-7 세포를 염색한 후, dish 상의 colony 형성 정도를 관찰하였다. Colony formation assay는 clonogenic assay라고도 불리며, 단일 세포가 colony로 성장하는 능력에 기반을 둔 생체 외(in vitro) cell survival assay이다. 실험 결과 1조와 2조의 세포양은 비슷했지만, 3조는 두 조에 비해 세포양이 적었고, 4조의 경우 육안으로 관찰 가능한 colony가 거의 보이지 않았다. 이는 세포 현탁액의 pipetting 부재와 serial dilution 상의 계산 오류로 인해 실제 세포 농도보다 낮은 농도의 세포를 seeding했기 때문으로 판단된다. 또한 seeding 과정에서 세포가 균일하게 분포되지 않아 colony가 한쪽으로 편중되어 형성된 것으로 보인다. 따라서 colony 형성을 위해 세포를 seeding할 때에는 적정 농도로 고르게 분주하는 것이 중요하다.

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• 1. Colony formation assay

  The colony formation assay is a widely used in vitro technique in cell biology and cancer research to assess the proliferative capacity and clonogenic potential of cells. This assay involves seeding a small number of cells, typically single cells, into a culture dish and allowing them to proliferate and form distinct colonies over a period of time, usually 1-3 weeks. The key advantage of the colony formation assay is its ability to provide insights into the self-renewal and differentiation potential of cells, particularly in the context of cancer stem cells or other cell types with high proliferative capacity. By quantifying the number and size of colonies formed, researchers can gain valuable information about the cells' ability to survive, proliferate, and form new colonies, which is a crucial indicator of their tumorigenic potential. Moreover, the colony formation assay can be used to evaluate the effects of various treatments, such as chemotherapeutic drugs, radiation, or genetic manipulations, on the clonogenic potential of cells. This information can be used to identify potential therapeutic targets or to assess the efficacy of novel cancer treatments. One of the limitations of the colony formation assay is that it does not fully recapitulate the complex in vivo tumor microenvironment, which can influence cell behavior and response to treatments. Additionally, the assay can be labor-intensive and time-consuming, particularly when dealing with large numbers of samples or conditions. Despite these limitations, the colony formation assay remains an essential tool in cancer research and cell biology, providing valuable insights into the fundamental properties of cells and their response to various stimuli. As our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and stem cell biology continues to evolve, the colony formation assay will likely remain a crucial experimental approach for researchers in these fields.