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Establishment of a permanent cell line (HEL-R66) from human embryonic lung cells with high susceptibility to viruses

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A permanent cell line named HEL-R66 has been established from a human embryonic lung. It is characterized by high susceptibilities to various viruses. The course of development and general properties of this cell line are detailed.

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  1. Department of Microbiology, Kitasato University, School of Hygienic Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan

    F. Taguchi

  2. The Institute of Medical Science, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

    M. Toba

  3. Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Health Science, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

    A. Tada

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  1. F. Taguchi
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Taguchi, F., Toba, M. & Tada, A. Establishment of a permanent cell line (HEL-R66) from human embryonic lung cells with high susceptibility to viruses. Archives of Virology 60, 347–351 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01317506

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