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Cell lines were established from leukocytes stored in homologous serum for 2 weeks at 4°C. Similar viable cells may be present occasionally in serum used as a nutrient for tissue cultures and so may initiate mixed cultures. This can be prevented, however, by heating the serum for 15 minutes at 56°C to destroy any leukocytes present.
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