Method for preparing cell cultures from biological specimens...

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C435S374000, C436S064000

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ABSTRACT:
An improved method for preparing a cell culture is disclosed. The method includes culturing a multicellular tissue explant in the presence of growth medium that is substantially free of enzymes capable of digesting the explant and, subsequently, removing the explant at a predetermined time.

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