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What are cell lines and why are they important in drug development?

Cell lines are collections of sample cells (e.g. from blood, skin, and other tissues),that are extracted from donor. They can be stored and maintained in an artificial environment and used for research. Each cell line comes from a single source and therefore has a uniform genetic makeup. These living cells allow scientists to have continual access to specific cell types without needing additional sample donations. To learn more about cell lines and why they are important for drug development, click on the links below.

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Existing Cell Line Repositories

• American Type Culture Collection
• NCRR: Mutant Mouse Regional Resource Center
• UC Davis: Knockout Mouse Project Repository
• NIA and the Coriell Institute: Aging Cell Repository
• NCI Developmental Therapeutic Program: Tumor Repository