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U937 Cells

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cell, U937
  • Cells, U937
  • U937 Cell

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Aspects Covered

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 HUMAN; do not routinely add LYMPHOMA, LARGE B-CELL, DIFFUSE

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History Note

1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Line (1981-1998)

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Tree Numbers

  1. A11w.251.210w.190.880w
  2. A11w.251.860.180.880w
  3. A11w.627.482w.665.500w
  4. A11w.627.624w.249.500w
  5. A11w.627.635.675w.750.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. U937 Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020298. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020298
  2. U937 Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U937_(cell_line)
  3. U937 Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7863610