Cellular Proliferation

Cellular proliferation is the biological process by which cells increase in number through coordinated growth and division, supporting development, tissue maintenance, and repair. It is regulated by extracellular growth signals and checkpoints that control progression through the cell cycle, including DNA replication and mitosis, while limiting division when conditions are unfavorable or genetic damage is detected. In biology, measuring cellular proliferation helps researchers study embryonic development, regeneration, immune responses, and stem cell behavior. Abnormally regulated proliferation can contribute to tumor formation, making its control important for understanding cancer biology and evaluating potential therapies.

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Immunohistochemistry Techniques to Analyze Cellular Proliferation and Neurogenesis in Rats Using the Thymidine Analog BrdU

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2020

This paper presents four of the most common techniques for visualizing BrdU positive cells to measure adult neurogenesis in rats. This work includes instructions for reagent preparation, thymidine analog administration, transcardial perfusion, tissue preparation, peroxidase immunohistochemical reaction, immunofluorescence, signal amplification, counterstaining, microscopy imaging, and cell analysis.

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Abnormal Proliferation

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2021

Under normal conditions, most adult cells remain in a non-proliferative state unless stimulated by internal or external factors to replace lost cells. Abnormal cell proliferation is a condition in which the cell's growth exceeds and is uncoordinated with normal cells. In such situations, cell division persists in the same excessive manner even after cessation of the stimuli, leading to persistent tumors. The tumor arises from the damaged cells that replicate to pass the damage to the daughter...

Abnormal Proliferation

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2023

Under normal conditions, most adult cells remain in a non-proliferative state unless stimulated by internal or external factors to replace lost cells. Abnormal cell proliferation is a condition in which the cell's growth exceeds and is uncoordinated with normal cells. In such situations, cell division persists in the same excessive manner even after cessation of the stimuli, leading to persistent tumors. The tumor arises from the damaged cells that replicate to pass the damage to the daughter...

Cellular Impedance-Based Analysis for Monitoring of Cellular Processes in Real-Time

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2025

In this video, we demonstrate the process of real-time monitoring of cellular events, including the proliferation of adherent cells, via a cellular impedance assay. Here, the adherent cells act as insulators, restricting the current flow between the electrodes and increasing the impedance.

Proliferation and Differentiation of Murine Myeloid Precursor 32D/G-CSF-R Cells

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2018

Here detailed protocols for culturing the murine myeloid precursor 32D/G-CSF-R cell line, performing viral infections, and carrying out proliferation and differentiation assays are presented. This cell line is suitable for studying myeloid cell development, and the role of genes of interest in myeloid cell growth and neutrophilic differentiation.

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