Atlas of Human Tumor Cell Lines

Download or read book Atlas of Human Tumor Cell Lines written by Robert K.M. Hay and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human tumor cells in culture are valuable for studying cancer causes and properties. This convenient reference provides useful information for cancer researchers on commonly used, established tumor cell lines of the major human organ systems. Atlas of Human Tumor Cell Lines includes data about morphological, metabolic, genetic, and growth characteristics of human tumor cells, with morphological characteristics presented in more than 250 photomicrographs. It also contains information for establishing and maintaining human tumor cell lines in culture, and each chapter covers future perspectives. Covers well-characterized tumor cell lines from the major human organ systems Presents over 250 photomicrographs, both phase-contrast and electron micrographs Includes a list of key references for each chapter Written by world-renowned experts