Human Cancer in Primary Culture
1991
Human Cancer in Primary Culture
publication
Author Information
Author(s): J.W.R. Masters, R.I. Freshney
Conclusion
The book provides a balance of theoretical background and practical advice on the culture of human tumor cells, highlighting the challenges in cultivating tumor cells compared to normal cells.
Supporting Evidence
- The book arose from a workshop aimed at providing technical instruction on human tumor cell culture.
- It emphasizes the difficulty of cultivating tumor cells compared to normal cells.
- Chapters provide both theoretical insights and practical advice, though some lack detailed protocols.
Takeaway
This book helps scientists learn how to grow cancer cells in the lab, but it's sometimes hard to tell cancer cells apart from normal ones.
Limitations
The book lacks sufficient practical detail for some techniques and may not cover all types of tumors adequately.
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