Hela cells and HEK293 cells are two types of cell lines that
are commonly used in scientific research.
Hela cells are a type of cancerous cell line that was
derived from a cervical cancer tumour in 1951. They are widely used in
scientific research because they are easy to grow in the laboratory, and they
have a relatively fast growth rate. Hela cells are often used in research on
cancer, genetics, and cell biology.
HEK293 cells, also known as human embryonic kidney 293
cells, are a type of cell line that was derived from human embryonic kidney
tissue in the 1970s. They are often used in scientific research because they
are easy to grow and manipulate in the laboratory, and they have a high
capacity for transfection, meaning that they can easily take up and express
foreign DNA. HEK293 cells are often used in research on gene expression, protein
production, and the development of new drugs.
While both Hela cells and HEK293 cells are useful tools in scientific research, they have different properties and are used for different purposes. It is important to carefully consider which cell line is most appropriate for a given research project.