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Amphibian Cell Culture: Permanent Cell Line from the Bullfrog ( Rana catesbeiana )

Ken Wolf, Megan Quimby

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A line of fibroblast cells has been established from tongue tissue of the bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana). The cells are near-triploid and were subcultured 57 times during the 2(2/3) years of their existence. Some of their characteristics are described.

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A line of fibroblast cells has been established from tongue tissue of the bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana). The cells are near-triploid and were subcultured 57 times during the 2(2/3) years of their existence. Some of their characteristics are described.

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A line of fibroblast cells has been established from tongue tissue of the bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana). The cells are near-triploid and were subcultured 57 times during the 2(2/3) years of their existence. Some of their characteristics are described.

Key concepts: Bullfrog, Rana, Amphibian, Cell culture, Biology, Anatomy, Line (geometry), Zoology

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