LLC-PK1 Cells
| Definition: |
Epithelial cell line originally derived from porcine kidneys. It is used for pharmacologic and metabolic studies. |
| Notes: |
LLC stands for Lilly Laboratories Cell & PK for Porcine Kidney; almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS & add SWINE (NIM); do not routinely add KIDNEY |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cell Line (1979-1994),Cells, Cultured (1980-1993) |
LLC-PK1 Cells Definitions and Terms
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