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Swiss 3T3 Cells

A cell line established in 1962 from disaggregated Swiss albino mouse embryos. This fibroblast cell line is extremely popular in research.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A cell line established in 1962 from disaggregated Swiss albino mouse embryos. This fibroblast cell line is extremely popular in research.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • 3T3-Swiss Albino
  • 3T3 Cells, Swiss
  • 3T3 Swiss Albino
  • Cells, Swiss 3T3

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMAL & MICE; do not routinely add FIBROBLASTS or EMBRYO, MAMMALIAN

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • 3T3 Cells (1991-2003)
  • Cell Line (1973-1991)

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  1. A11w.251.210w.100w.775
  2. A11w.329w.228w.100w.775

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Swiss 3T3 Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D041701. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D041701
  2. Swiss 3T3 Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54602659