P19 Cells
P19 cells are a pluripotent mouse embryonic stem cell line derived from a tail-tip of a 13-day-old embryo. They are the most widely used embryoid body (EB)-forming cell line, and are capable of differentiating into all three germ layers in vitro. P19 cells have been used in a variety of applications in research, such as studying the mechanisms regulating neural differentiation, analyzing gene function and providing a model for cardiac and neural tissue regeneration. Additionally, researchers have used P19 cells in drug discovery, as they can serve as a system to monitor adverse effects of new pharmaceutical compounds. In summary, P19 cells are an invaluable tool for the study of tissue regeneration and drug discovery, providing a highly reproducible cell source for experimentation.
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