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We have found the isoenzyme analysis of cells to be a significant aid in the characterization and identification of animal cell cultures from a variety of species. The G6PD and LDH patterns of 86 animal cell lines were examined using starch gel electrophoresis. From the data accumulated it was possible to construct a “fingerprint” identification chart for ready identification of animal cells from 20 out of 22 different taxonomic groups. Although there are limitations to the technique the systematic study of additional polymorphic enzymes should provide valuable information for the more precise characterization of animal cells.
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