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Characterization of FAMPAC, a newly identified human pancreatic carcinoma cell line with a hereditary background.
Cancer - 1 May 2004
Eisold Sven, Ryschich Eduard, Linnebacher Michael, Giese Thomas, Nauheimer Dirk, Wild Anja, Bartsch Detlef K, Büchler Markus W, Schmidt Jan
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BACKGROUND: A novel pancreatic carcinoma cell line, FAMPAC, was identified from investigation of poorly differentiated pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells found in a patient with a familial predisposition to pancreatic carcinoma. A gene responsible for familial pancreatic carcinoma has not been identified to date. METHODS: The FAMPAC cell line was characterized by its morphology, growth rate, tumorigenicity, and...
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