Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2024, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (7): 78-89.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2024-0020

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Research Progress in the Immortalization of Animal Cells

ZHANG Zhen-yu1,2,3(), JIN Li-wu1,2,3, WANG Jing-zun1,2,3, TIAN Ling1,2,3, QIAO Zi-lin1,2,4, YANG Di1,2,5, AYIMUGULI Abudureyimu1,3()   

  1. 1. Gansu Tech Innovation Center of Animal Cell, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030
    2. Engineering Research Center for Key Technologies and Industrialization of Cell-Based Vaccines, Ministry of Education, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030
    3. College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030
    4. Key Laboratory of Bioengineering and Technology State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030
    5. Department of Experiment Teaching, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030
  • Received:2024-01-05 Online:2024-07-26 Published:2024-07-30
  • Contact: AYIMUGULI Abudureyimu E-mail:375470311@qq.com;Ayimgul80@xbmu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Cell immortalization refers to breaking through the limitations of primary cell aging, extending cell lifespan, and achieving unlimited cell replication and proliferation through various means and methods, which is a hot and difficult research topic in the current biomedical field. Immortalized cell lines can be used for the development of biological products, exploration of aging mechanisms to extend life, etc. However, due to the limited variety of immortalized cells, relatively difficult immortalization technology, tumor risk, and animal welfare ethics, it still cannot meet the research and developing needs. The purpose of immortalizing cells is not only to permanently preserve the genetic resources of animal cells, but also to provide support for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as to develop cell matrix for vaccines. This article reviews the latest progresses in the principles, mechanisms, and methods of immortaling animal cells, providing reference for future biomedical research and applications.

Key words: animal cells, cell immortalizing, immortalization mechanism, immortalization method