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U937 Cells

Medical Definition: A human cell line established from a diffuse histiocytic lymphoma (HISTIOCYTIC LYMPHOMA, DIFFUSE) and displaying many monocytic characteristics. It serves as an in vitro model for MONOCYTE and MACROPHAGE differentiation.
Guide Notes: almost always NIM with no subheadings; check HUMAN; do not routinely add LYMPHOMA, LARGE-CELL, DIFFUSE
Previously Indexed: Cell Line (1981-1998)

U937 Cells Medical Definitions and Terms

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