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Loss of the tumor suppressor Pten promotes proliferation of Drosophila melanogaster cells in vitro and gives rise to continuous cell lines.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Justiniano Steven E, Mathew Anne, Mitra Sayan, Manivannan Sathiya N, Simcox Amanda
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In vivo analysis of Drosophila melanogaster has enhanced our understanding of many biological processes, notably the mechanisms of heredity and development. While in vivo analysis of mutants has been a strength of the field, analyzing fly cells in culture is valuable for cell biological, biochemi...
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