Hybridomas
| Definition: |
Cells artificially created by fusion of activated lymphocytes with neoplastic cells. The resulting hybrid cells are cloned and produce pure or "monoclonal" antibodies or T-cell products, identical to those produced by the immunologically competent parent, and continually grow and divide as the neoplastic parent. |
| Notes: |
note category: not a tumor but "cells artif created by fusion of activated lymphocytes with neoplastic cells"; A 11 qualif |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cell Fusion (1975-1981),Cell Line (1975-1981),Clone Cells (1975-1981),Hybrid Cells (1975-1981) |
Hybridomas Definitions and Terms
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