Cell Lines as Biological Models: Practical Steps for More Reliable Research.
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SUBMITTER: Capes-Davis A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6748863 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Cell Lines as Biological Models: Practical Steps for More Reliable Research.
Capes-Davis Amanda A Bairoch Amos A Barrett Tanya T Burnett Edward C EC Dirks Wilhelm G WG Hall Erin M EM Healy Lyn L Kniss Douglas A DA Korch Christopher C Liu Yuqin Y Neve Richard M RM Nims Raymond W RW Parodi Barbara B Schweppe Rebecca E RE Storts Douglas R DR Tian Fang F
Chemical research in toxicology 20190615 9
Research in toxicology relies on <i>in vitro</i> models such as cell lines. These living models are prone to change and may be described in publications with insufficient information or quality control testing. This article sets out recommendations to improve the reliability of cell-based research. ...[more]
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