ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Clonal insulin-producing cells
;
RINm5F cells
;
virus-like particles
;
C type viruses
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The ultrastructural morphology of the clonal insulin-producing cell line, RINm5F, was investigated. Virus-like particles, probably C type viruses, were identified both intra- and extracellularly. Because these particles could not be found in the original transplantable tumor, it is probable that viruses were induced at some later stage in the development of the RINm5F cell line. All investigators using the RINm5F cells should be aware of the fact that these cells may contain one or several types of viruses, and of the possibility that these particles may interfere with a variety of cellular functions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01940435
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