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Baculovirus and Insect Cell Expression Protocols

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 1350))

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This chapter lists the known cell lines from Lepidoptera, largely based on previous compilations of insect cell lines published by W. Fred Hink. More than 320 lines from 65 species are listed. The official designation is given for each cell line as well as the species, tissue source, and, when known, the susceptibilities to baculoviruses.

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Lynn, D.E., Harrison, R.L. (2016). Available Lepidopteran Insect Cell Lines. In: Murhammer, D. (eds) Baculovirus and Insect Cell Expression Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1350. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3043-2_6

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