S180
S180
S180 (pronunciation: ess-one-eight-zero) is a term used in the field of medicine to denote a specific type of cell line used in biological research. The term is often used in the context of cancer research, where S180 cells are used as a model to study the growth and development of tumors.
Etymology
The term "S180" is derived from the name of the original cell line from which these cells were derived. The "S" stands for sarcoma, a type of cancer that arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin. The "180" is a numerical designation that was assigned to this particular cell line.
Related Terms
- Cell Line: A cell line is a permanently established cell culture that will proliferate indefinitely given appropriate fresh medium and space.
- Sarcoma: Sarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin.
- Tumor: A tumor is an abnormal growth of cells that serves no purpose.
- Cancer Research: Cancer research is the scientific study of cancer to help identify causes and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on S180
- Wikipedia's article - S180
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