Human cell lines are a critical biological resource. These in vitro models of human biology are used in biomedical research, toxicology studies, bioindustry, drug discovery, vaccine development, protein production, and a host of other applications. To fulfill this enormous need, ATCC offers the largest collection of cells in the world, with examples of diseased and normal cells from every tissue type found in the human body.
Additionally, the scientific community relies on standardized cell culture quality to feel confident in their research results. ATCC addresses this need by providing rigorous quality control in its manufacturing processes followed by thorough and validated cell authentication methods to confirm the identity of all human cells.
Discover why ATCC credible cell cultures are critical to the discovery, invention, and development of incredible scientific advances.
ATCC’s human cell lines undergo rigorous quality control and authentication processes
Cancer Panels
ATCC cancer panels consist of tumor cell lines from tissue of tumor origin and are annotated to become powerful cancer research tools.
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Certified Reference Materials
ATCC Certified Reference Material (CRM) helps you establish sensitivity, linearity, and specificity during assay validation or implementation and validating or comparing test methods.
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Exosomes
Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that are released from cells. Exosomes are important in cell-to-cell communication and as potential diagnostic tools in many diseases, including cancer.
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Genetic Mutants
Tumor cell lines become powerful research models and drug discovery tools when the genetic mutant or abnormalities that drive their phenotype are known.
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hTERT-immortalized Cells
Human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) immortalized primary cells represent a breakthrough in cell biology research that combines the in vivo nature of primary cells with the traditional cell line's ability to survive continuously in vitro.
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Nucleic Acids
We provide ready-to-use nucleic acids from clinically relevant cell lines, allowing you to focus on your research and assay development. With ATCC® Genuine Nucleics, you can trust that each preparation is fully authenticated and evaluated for integrity, purity, and quality using established techniques.
MorePrimary Cells
Human primary cells more closely mimic the physiological state of cells in vivo and generate more relevant data representing living systems. The collection includes normal and diseased primary cells, such as endothelial cells, epithelial cells, fibroblasts, keratinocytes, melanocytes, and more.
Stem Cells
ATCC provides stem cell resources to the research community, including embryonic stem cells, human mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), and human iPS cells. ATCC has developed complete cell culture solutions to support human MSCs and iPS cells in the collection.
