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Hela Cells

Hela cells are a type of immortalized cell line derived from a cervical cancer cell sample taken from a woman named Henrietta Lacks. Hela cells are used widely in scientific research due to their ability to survive in a lab at room temperature and divide rapidly, making them easier to study than other cell lines. Wh…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 25× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Hela cells are a type of immortalized cell line derived from a cervical cancer cell sample taken from a woman named Henrietta Lacks. Hela cells are used widely in scientific research due to their ability to survive in a lab at room temperature and divide rapidly, making them easier to study than other cell lines. When first isolated in 1951, they were the first human cell line to be successfully cultured and remain viable. The cells also carry the potential to aid in research into the origins of cancer, treatment options, and other aspects of cell biology. The ability to study these cells has enabled researchers to make significant advances in the medical field and discover new treatments for many forms of cancer.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 25 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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