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PC12 Cells

Medical Definition: A CELL LINE derived from a PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA of the rat ADRENAL MEDULLA. PC12 cells stop dividing and undergo terminal differentiation when treated with NERVE GROWTH FACTOR, making the line a useful model system for NERVE CELL differentiation.
Guide Notes: PC stands for PheochromoCytoma; almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMAL; & RATS; do not routinely add PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA or ADRENAL GLAND NEOPLASMS
Previously Indexed: Cell Line (1976-1991),Clone Cells (1977-1987),Tumor Cells, Cultured (1987-1991)

PC12 Cells Medical Definitions and Terms

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