Anatomy

Transformed Cell Line

Eukaryotic cell line obtained in a quiescent or stationary phase which undergoes conversion to a state of unregulated growth in culture, resembling an in vitro tumor. It occurs spontaneously or through interaction with viruses, oncogenes, radiation, or drugs/chemicals.

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Abstract

Eukaryotic cell line obtained in a quiescent or stationary phase which undergoes conversion to a state of unregulated growth in culture, resembling an in vitro tumor. It occurs spontaneously or through interaction with viruses, oncogenes, radiation, or drugs/chemicals.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cell Line, Transformed
  • Cell Lines, Transformed
  • Transformed Cell Lines

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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

almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS or HUMAN; do not routinely add tissue or organ

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Line (1966-1987)
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic (1966-1987)
  • Cell Transformation, Viral (1978-1987)
  • Cells, Cultured (1966-1987)
  • Tissue Culture (1966-1976)

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  1. A11w.251.210w.172

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Transformed Cell Line. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002461. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002461
  2. Transformed Cell Line. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27555384