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  • Animal Cell Lines in Research: Definition, Types & Examples
    Animal cells used in research laboratories are called cell lines.

    Here's why:

    * Cell line: A population of cells that are derived from a single cell and can be grown and maintained in a laboratory setting.

    * Animal cell: A cell that comes from an animal organism.

    So, a cell line derived from an animal is an animal cell line.

    Some examples of well-known animal cell lines include:

    * HEK293: Human embryonic kidney cells

    * CHO-K1: Chinese hamster ovary cells

    * NIH3T3: Mouse embryonic fibroblast cells

    These cell lines are widely used in research for various purposes, including:

    * Drug discovery: Testing the efficacy and toxicity of new drugs.

    * Gene expression studies: Understanding how genes are regulated and how they affect cell function.

    * Biotechnology: Producing proteins and other biological products.

    * Basic research: Studying cell biology and disease mechanisms.

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