cell line
noun
: a cell culture selected for uniformity from a cell population derived from a usually homogeneous tissue source (such as an organ)
a newly established cell line derived from a human endometrial carcinoma—
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Biomedical researchers often use summary data of cancer patients’ cell lines, which can be accessed through databases such as the Cancer Genome Atlas.
—Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2024
To study its function, the researchers altered the gene in stem cells, creating cell lines that either lacked the gene entirely or activated it at high levels.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 5 Jan. 2023
There, a sample of her cancer cells was removed and sent to the doctor George Gey, who was trying to find a cell line to use in cancer research, without Lacks’ knowledge or consent.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023
With the new infusion of capital, Afshar said the company will be able to accelerate the development of new types of cell lines the company can grow, which will enable it to meet the needs of more pharmaceutical company customers for use in drug development and other research.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2024
To study its function, the researchers altered the gene in stem cells, creating cell lines that either lacked the gene entirely or activated it at high levels.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 5 Jan. 2023
There, a sample of her cancer cells was removed and sent to the doctor George Gey, who was trying to find a cell line to use in cancer research, without Lacks’ knowledge or consent.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023
With the new infusion of capital, Afshar said the company will be able to accelerate the development of new types of cell lines the company can grow, which will enable it to meet the needs of more pharmaceutical company customers for use in drug development and other research.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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cell line
noun
: a cell culture selected for uniformity from a cell population derived from a usually homogeneous tissue source (as an organ)
a newly established cell line derived from human endometrial carcinoma—Biological Abstracts
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