Anatomy

CHO Cells

CELL LINE derived from the ovary of the Chinese hamster, Cricetulus griseus (CRICETULUS). The species is a favorite for cytogenetic studies because of its small chromosome number. The cell line has provided model systems for the study of genetic alterations in cultured mammalian cells.

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Abstract

CELL LINE derived from the ovary of the Chinese hamster, Cricetulus griseus (CRICETULUS). The species is a favorite for cytogenetic studies because of its small chromosome number. The cell line has provided model systems for the study of genetic alterations in cultured mammalian cells.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • CHO Cell
  • Cell, CHO
  • Cells, CHO

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

CHO stands for "Chinese Hamster Ovary"; almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS & add HAMSTERS, CHINESE (NIM); do not routinely add OVARY

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Line (1972-1991)

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  1. A11w.251.210w.200w
  2. A11w.436.155w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. CHO Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016466. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016466
  2. CHO Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_hamster_ovary_cell
  3. CHO Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56646