Although in theory this assay can be used for multiple different co-cultures with a number of cell types, some restrictions arise in the use of particular cell types as well as the combinations thereof. Namely, primary isolates have a limited duplication potential and life span, but this can be bypassed with immortalized cells. Relatedly, cell density needs to be carefully controlled based on the cell type (short vs. long doubling times) and the planned length of the assay. A major challenge in pairing cells in co-culture growth is to find a growth medium that will supply each cell type with enough nutrients to survive, but that also does not overstimulate proliferation. Allowing cell types to interact and support themselves by the mere process of adhesion and exchange of various factors is one of the more exciting aspects of this model and frequently has led to new insight in the absence of the high serum,
Although in theory this assay can be used for multiple different co-cultures with a number of <br>cell types, some restrictions arise in the use of particular cell types as well as the <br>combinations thereof. Namely, primary isolates have a limited duplication potential and life <br>span, but this can be bypassed with immortalized cells. Relatedly, cell density needs to be <br>carefully controlled based on the cell type (short vs. long doubling times) and the planned <br>length of the assay. A major challenge in pairing cells in co-culture growth is to find a <br>growth medium that will supply each cell type with enough nutrients to survive, but that also <br>does not overstimulate proliferation. Allowing cell types to interact and support themselves <br>by the mere process of adhesion and exchange of various factors is one of the more exciting <br>aspects of this model and frequently has led to new insight in the absence of the high serum,
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