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Phenotypes and karyotypes of human malignant mesothelioma cell lines.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Relan Vandana, Morrison Leanne, Parsonson Kylie, Clarke Belinda E, Duhig Edwina E, Windsor Morgan N, Matar Kevin S, Naidoo Rishendran, Passmore Linda, McCaul Elizabeth, Courtney Deborah, Yang Ian A, Fong Kwun M, Bowman Rayleen V
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive tumour of serosal surfaces most commonly pleura. Characterised cell lines represent a valuable tool to study the biology of mesothelioma. The aim of this study was to develop and biologically characterise six malignant mesothelioma cell lines to evaluate their potential as models of human malignant mesothelioma. METHODS: Five lines were initiated from pleural...
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