Definitions for "Immortalization"
Conferring the ability on cells in culture to replicate indefinitely, usually by introduction of a gene into the cell's DNA.
The generation of cells that undergo an infinite number of division cycles. Immortalization of cells may be brought about by transfection with oncogenes, transfection with telomerase reverse transcriptase, induction by mutagens, or may be spontaneous.
Production of a cell line capable of an unlimited number of cell divisions. Can be the result of a chemical or viral transformation or of fusion with cells of a tumor line.
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The act of immortalizing, or state of being immortalized.