Human myoblast transplantation: a simple assay for tumorigenicity

Neuromuscul Disord. 1991;1(5):341-3. doi: 10.1016/0960-8966(91)90120-h.

Abstract

A simple assay for tumorigenicity of myoblasts to be transplanted to Duchenne patients has been developed. The assay is based on culture in a soft agar medium for 2-3 weeks. The tumor cell line forms large cell clusters while the normal myoblasts do not proliferate and remain isolated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic*
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Clone Cells
  • Culture Techniques / methods
  • Humans
  • Muscles / cytology*
  • Muscles / pathology
  • Muscles / transplantation
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / pathology*
  • Time Factors
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured