Why Chinese Hamster Ovaries are used in the pharmaceutical industry?

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Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells are commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of therapeutic proteins. There are several reasons for this: It is important to note that while CHO cells are widely used, other cell lines such as human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells and insect cells (baculovirus expression system) are also utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for protein production. The choice of cell line depends on factors such as the nature of the protein being produced, production requirements, and regulatory considerations.

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