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1
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What can we test a selection of cells for
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Cell adhesion
Cell Necrosis (toxicity)
Cell proliferation
Cell PHENOTYPE
2
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Material standardising bodies
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ISO international organisation of standrdisation
BSS - british standards specific
3
Q
What are the advantages of using cell lines
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Standard around the world in different labs
no need to keep collecting fresh cells
dont have to worry about the effects of aging on the cell
4
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What are the disadvantages of using cell lines
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You cannot look at the full lifecycle of the cell
Different cells act in different ways. If studying a particular set of cells, the cell line may not help.
Cannot look at human specific effects
