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Swiss 3T3 Cells

Medical Definition: A cell line established in 1962 from disaggregated Swiss albino mouse embryos. This fibroblast cell line is extremely popular in research.
Guide Notes: almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMAL & MICE; do not routinely add FIBROBLASTS or EMBRYO
Previously Indexed: 3T3 Cells (1991-2003),Cell Line (1973-1991)
Swiss 3T3 Cells Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 3T3-L1 Cells - A continuous cell line that is a substrain of SWISS 3T3 CELLS developed though clonal isolation. The mouse fibroblast cells undergo an adipose-like conversion as they move to a confluent and contact-inhibited state.

Swiss 3T3 Cells Medical Definitions and Terms

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