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== HT1080 ==

'''HT1080''' (pronounced H-T-one-zero-eight-zero) is a [[cell line]] derived from [[human]] [[fibrosarcoma]], a type of [[cancer]] that develops in the [[fibrous connective tissue]]. 

=== Etymology ===

The name "HT1080" is an abbreviation of "Human Tumor 1080", indicating its origin from human tumor tissue. The number 1080 is an arbitrary designation given by the researchers who first isolated this cell line.

=== Description ===

HT1080 cells are often used in [[biomedical research]] due to their high rate of proliferation and their ability to be easily manipulated in the laboratory. They are particularly useful in studies of [[cancer biology]], [[cell biology]], and [[genetics]]. 

These cells are known for their ability to migrate and invade surrounding tissues, which makes them a useful model for studying the process of [[metastasis]], the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another. 

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Cell Line]]: A cell culture developed from a single cell and therefore consisting of cells with a uniform genetic makeup.
* [[Fibrosarcoma]]: A malignant tumor derived from fibrous connective tissue.
* [[Metastasis]]: The process by which cancer spreads from the place at which it first arose as a primary tumor to distant locations in the body.
* [[Biomedical Research]]: The application of the natural sciences, especially the biological and physiological sciences, to clinical medicine.
* [[Cancer Biology]]: The field of study in which the biological basis of cancer is examined.
* [[Cell Biology]]: The study of cell structure and function, and it revolves around the concept that the cell is the fundamental unit of life.
* [[Genetics]]: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.

[[Category:Cell Lines]]
[[Category:Cancer Research]]
[[Category:Biomedical Research]]

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