title: Stimulation of growth by insulin in Drosophila embryonic cells in vitro.
abstract: For obtaining a better yield of established lines of embryonic Drosophila cells, insulin proved to be a useful substance to be added to the culture medium. 10% of lines became established, showing a predominantly diploid chromosome number.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002460:Cell Line; D004331:Drosophila melanogaster / Q000187:drug effects*; D004625:Embryo, Nonmammalian; D007328:Insulin / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011003:Ploidies
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin