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What are the challenges in explant culture?

Posted February 20, 2024


Answer

There are several challenges in explant culture. Firstly, the emergence of cells from the explant and the subsequent establishment of a cell line typically require approximately a month. Secondly, the process may result in the generation of a diverse or mixed population of cells, introducing heterogeneity to the cell line. There is also a potential risk of contamination originating from the explant. 

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