Maldonado V, Meléndez-Zajgla J

Language: English
References: 6
Page: 70-72
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ABSTRACT

Dilution cloning of adherent mammalian cells is a very frequent practice in most molecular and cell biology laboratories. It is commonly used for isolation of specific biochemical mutants, and cell strains with marker chromosomes. In this report, we present a modified and simple dilution cloning method that allows even inexperienced workers to successfully clone adherent mammalian cells.

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