Cell Line Authentication

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The ICLAC Guide to Cell Line Authentication

The Dangers of Unauthenticated Cell Lines: Recent Retractions

ICLAC's Database of Known Misidentified Cell Lines

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Cell line authentication is increasingly necessary with the wide use of cell lines in research. Human cultured cells are at risk for contamination and misidentification. Both incorrectly identified animal and human lines have been distributed repeatedly, thus invalidating years of hard work. We work with one of the largest genomic analysis companies in the US to ensure that your lines are free of contaminants that risk jeopardizing your research.

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Why is Cell Line Authentication so important in your research?

By Cell-Line Authentication December 20, 2015 April 22, 2019 Why You Need Cell Line Authentication

In early June 2015, PLOS Biology* revealed a shocking estimate: the United States spends approximately $28 billion per year on practically irreproducible preclinical research. One source of irreproducible or just plain misleading results that has cropped up frequently in modern life science research involves the sloppy or improper use… Continue reading

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