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Cell Line, Transformed MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Cell Line, Transformed
Tree Number(s)
A11.251.210.172
Unique ID
D002461
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002461
Annotation
almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS or HUMAN; do not routinely add tissue or organ
Scope Note
Eukaryotic cell line obtained in a quiescent or stationary phase which undergoes conversion to a state of unregulated growth in culture, resembling an in vitro tumor. It occurs spontaneously or through interaction with viruses, oncogenes, radiation, or drugs/chemicals.
Entry Term(s)
Transformed Cell Line
Previous Indexing
Cell Line (1966-1987)
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic (1966-1987)
Cell Transformation, Viral (1978-1987)
Cells, Cultured (1966-1987)
Tissue Culture (1966-1976)
See Also
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Cell Transformation, Viral
Public MeSH Note
88
History Note
88
Date Established
1988/01/01
Date of Entry
1987/05/11
Revision Date
2003/07/30
Cell Line, Transformed Preferred
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