HeLa Cell Lines

HeLa cells are a long-established line of immortalized human cells first derived from cervical cancer tissue. HeLa is named after Henrietta Lacks, whom the cells were first derived from in 1951. They have shown high durability and versatility in research, and have been used for applications such as drug discovery, virology, and cancer research. Many derivative variants of HeLa cells now exist, such as HeLa-S3, HeLa-Kyoto, and Chang Liver, which may possess unique characteristics. For example, HeLa-S3 can grow as suspension cultures and HeLa-Kyoto is ideal for imaging. Other HeLa strains express keratin and offer resistance to polioviruses. Quality and thorough documentation are important when investing in HeLa cells. For more cell information, visit the supplier page.