Genetic variability in MCF-7 sublines: evidence of rapid genomic and RNA expression profile modifications

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Both phenotypic and cytogenetic variability have been reported for clones of breast carcinoma cell lines but have not been comprehensively studied. Despite this, cell lines such as MCF-7 cells are extensively used as model systems.&l...

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Main Authors: Douzery Emmanuel JP, Birnbaum Daniel, Nguyen Catherine, Ursule Lisa, Orsetti Béatrice, Vendrell Julie, Chuchana Paul, Nugoli Mélanie, Cohen Pascale, Theillet Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/3/13