Mesh term HeLa Cells
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Epithelial Cells
Description
The first continuously cultured human malignant CELL LINE, derived from the cervical carcinoma of Henrietta Lacks. These cells are used for, among other things, VIRUS CULTIVATION and PRECLINICAL DRUG EVALUATION assays.Browse to child terms:
KB Cells
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