Review:
Hek293 Cells
overall review score: 4.5
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HEK293 cells are a commonly used cell line in research and biotechnology, derived from human embryonic kidney cells.
Key Features
- Versatile in applications
- Easy to culture and maintain
- High transfection efficiency
- Widely accepted and validated in scientific research
Pros
- High transfection efficiency for gene expression studies
- Widely used and accepted in scientific community
- Easy to culture and maintain
Cons
- Derived from embryonic kidney cells, may raise ethical concerns
- May not fully represent all cell types or functions found in native tissues