Can cancer cells live in cell culture media?
1 Answer
Nov 19, 2015
Yes, cancer cells can be cultured.
Explanation:
Virtually all cancer cells can live and divide in culture medium. It is, however, not an easy task. Normal cells are usually easier to culture. The challenge lies in providing the right circumstances for the cells to grow in, while retaining the properties of the cancer of origin. Many cancer cell lines have already been established and used for biomedical research.
