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COS Cells

Medical Definition: CELL LINES derived from the CV-1 cell line by transformation with a replication origin defective mutant of SV40 VIRUS, which codes for wild type large T antigen (ANTIGENS, POLYOMAVIRUS TRANSFORMING). They are used for transfection and cloning. (The CV-1 cell line was derived from the kidney of an adult male African green monkey (CERCOPITHECUS AETHIOPS).)
Guide Notes: almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS & add CERCOPITHECUS AETHIOPS (NIM)
Also Called: COS-1 Cells,COS-7 Cells
Previously Indexed: Cell Line (1983-1996)

COS Cells Medical Definitions and Terms

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