Characterization of three human malignant mesothelioma cell lines

Three human malignant mesothelioma cell lines, designated Mero-14, Mero-25, and Mero-41, have been isolated from effusions and from autopsy material of confirmed cases of malignant mesothelioma. Light and electron microscopy, cytogenetics, growth requirements, and intermediate filament expression of these cell lines were studied and, where possible, compared with the original tumor material of the patient. Cytologic and ultrastructural...