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Ingestion of cell culture material

jaykay
in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Hi...

So, this is strange but...

I performed an insulin assay (ELISA), which included supernatant from INS1E cells (they are pancreatic beta cells derived from tumor). I dropped the plate after I measured the insulin, it splattered and some liquid splashed into my mouth (I know, ew...but only a tiny drop). Anyway, the MSDS said the chemicals in it can cause minor mucous membrane irriatation, and I didn't even notice that. I was scared because the supernatant was derived from rat tumor...is there any possibility that can transform into cancer?

I believe that your immune system will destroy the cells. Tissue rejection is a common problem with transplants. Anyhow, the problem with cancer is that it is your own cells so your immune system doesn't fight them. Since these are foreign cells, and not even human, your immune system should destroy them. That's just my opinion though.

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