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This comprehensive resource provides stepwise protocols for the in vitro cultivation of the major types of human tumors. Written in a reader-friendly style, this book is organized by specific tumor, discussing cultures for lung, gastric, colorectal, pancreas, bladder, prostate, ovary, cervix, mammary carcinoma, myoepithelium, squamous, melanoma, lymphoma, glioma, and neuroendocrine tumors. Detailed techniques for initiation, propagation, and characterization of established cell lines are presented. Drug treatment, selection, differentiation, assays for malignant cells, risks, and applications are discussed. An extensive listing of vendors for equipment and other cell culture products is also included.
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Forty-two international specialists contribute 15 chapters to this resource text for all levels of researchers working with the culture of human tumor cells. The text provides detailed stepwise protocols accompanied by lists of the necessary reagents, and sections on the preparation of reagents and media. To satisfy the needs of most workers, the text focuses on the commonest types of tumor lung tumors, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreas, bladder, prostate, ovary, cervix, mammary carcinoma, myoepithelium, squamous, melanoma, lymphoma, glioma, and neuroendocrine tumors. A detailed list of suppliers is included at the end of the text. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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