Gene-locus mutation assays in diploid human lymphoblast lines

Thilly, WG; Deluca, JG; Furth, EE; Hoppe, H; Kaden, DA; Krolewski, JJ; Liber, HL; Skopek, TR; Slapikoff, SA; Tizard, RJ; Penman, BW

HERO ID

2135193

Reference Type

Book/Book Chapter

Year

1980

Language

English

HERO ID 2135193
Year 1980
Title Gene-locus mutation assays in diploid human lymphoblast lines
Book Title Chemical mutagens: Principles and methods for their detection
Authors Thilly, WG; Deluca, JG; Furth, EE; Hoppe, H; Kaden, DA; Krolewski, JJ; Liber, HL; Skopek, TR; Slapikoff, SA; Tizard, RJ; Penman, BW
Editor de Serres, FJ; Hollaender, A
Publisher Text Plenum Press
City New York, NY
Volume 6
Page Numbers 331-364
Abstract Our primary reasons for using diploid human lymphoblast lines in studies of mutagenesis are that they can be grown in free suspension; they appear to be genetically stable for chromosome number, as well as immortal; and they are readily derived from humans of different genetic backgrounds and possibly different sensitivities to mutagenic agents. Of these properties, the most important in assessing the mutagenicity of a large number of suspect chemicals is the lymphoblasts' ability to grow in suspension culture. This characteristic offers the potential for preprogrammed, automatic handling, which probably could not be achieved with anchorage-dependent cells. In this chapter, we will introduce the basics of lymphoblast husbandry and some protocols (tricks) that we have used to facilitate their use in studying genetic change.
Doi 10.1007/978-1-4613-3072-1_12
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Isbn 9781461330745
Comments Journal: CHEM MUTAGENS 6 ISSN:
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
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