JY cell line
Encyclopedia
The JY cell line is an Epstein-Barr virus
(EBV)-immortalised b cell
lymphoblastoid line. They express HLA
class-I A2 and class-II DR. They are a suspension cell line, though they are known to grow in clumps. Growth media is RPMI 1640, 10% FCS, 1% L-glutamine
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Epstein-Barr virus
The Epstein–Barr virus , also called human herpesvirus 4 , is a virus of the herpes family and is one of the most common viruses in humans. It is best known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis...
(EBV)-immortalised b cell
B cell
B cells are lymphocytes that play a large role in the humoral immune response . The principal functions of B cells are to make antibodies against antigens, perform the role of antigen-presenting cells and eventually develop into memory B cells after activation by antigen interaction...
lymphoblastoid line. They express HLA
HLA
-Biochemistry:*Human leukocyte antigen, a key part of the human immune system, or the paternity test based upon it*Hyaluronic Acid, an important molecule that plays a role throughout the body's skin and connective tissues.-Computing:...
class-I A2 and class-II DR. They are a suspension cell line, though they are known to grow in clumps. Growth media is RPMI 1640, 10% FCS, 1% L-glutamine
Glutamine
Glutamine is one of the 20 amino acids encoded by the standard genetic code. It is not recognized as an essential amino acid but may become conditionally essential in certain situations, including intensive athletic training or certain gastrointestinal disorders...
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