Cell bank
Cell Bank
A Cell Bank (pronounced: /sɛl bæŋk/) is a type of biobank where cells of a specific kind are stored, and can be further cultured and multiplied. The term is often used in the context of cell culture from multi-cellular organisms.
Etymology
The term "Cell Bank" is derived from the English words "cell", which comes from the Latin cella meaning "small room", and "bank", which comes from the Old Italian banca meaning "table" or "bench".
Types of Cell Banks
There are two main types of cell banks:
- Master Cell Banks (MCB): An MCB is a collection of uniform cells which are stored in multiple vials and kept under the same conditions. These cells are derived from a single cell and are genetically identical.
- Working Cell Banks (WCB): A WCB is derived from the MCB. The cells are cultured under the same conditions as the MCB to ensure uniformity and consistency.
Related Terms
- Cell Culture: The process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions.
- Biobank: A type of bank that stores biological samples for use in research.
- Cryopreservation: The process used to preserve the cells in a cell bank.
- Cell Line: A cell culture developed from a single cell and therefore consisting of cells with a uniform genetic makeup.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cell bank
- Wikipedia's article - Cell bank
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