Vero Cells
| Definition: |
A CELL LINE derived from the kidney of the African green (vervet) monkey, (CERCOPITHECUS AETHIOPS) used primarily in virus replication studies and plaque assays. |
| Notes: |
almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS & add CERCOPITHECUS AETHIOPS (NIM); do not routinely add KIDNEY |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cell Line (1969-1986),Cercopithecus (1975-1980),Cercopithecus aethiops (1981-1986),Kidney (1966-1986) |
Vero Cells Definitions and Terms
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