Nomenclature of Cell Strains

Abstract

AT the International Tissue Culture meeting, held in Glasgow during August 26–27, the subject of the nomenclature of cell-strains used in tissue culture was considered. After general discussion, a committee was appointed and recommendations were made. It was suggested that authors should give the following information when first mentioning a cell strain in the course of a publication. (1) Whether the tissue of origin was normal or neoplastic, and, if neoplastic, whether benign or malignant. (2) Whether the tissue was adult or embryonic. (3) Animal species of origin. (4) Organ of origin. (5) The cell-type (if known). (6) The designation of the strain. (7) Whether the strain has been cloned, and, if so, the clone number. (8) The reference to the original article in which the strain was described.