3T3-L1 Cells (also known as 3T3-L1 Cell, 3T3 L1 Cells): A continuous cell line that is a substrain of SWISS 3T3 CELLS developed though clonal isolation. The mouse fibroblast cells undergo an adipose-like conversion as they move to a confluent and contact-inhibited state.

NIH MeSH · D041721Anatomy

3T3-L1 Cells

Also known as3T3-L1 Cell · 3T3 L1 Cells · Cell, 3T3-L1 · Cells, 3T3-L1 · 3T3-L1

Definition

A continuous cell line that is a substrain of SWISS 3T3 CELLS developed though clonal isolation. The mouse fibroblast cells undergo an adipose-like conversion as they move to a confluent and contact-inhibited state.

MeSH classification

  • A11.251.210.100.775.800
  • A11.329.228.100.775.800

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Common questions about 3T3-L1 Cells

What does 3T3-L1 Cells mean in medicine?
A continuous cell line that is a substrain of SWISS 3T3 CELLS developed though clonal isolation. The mouse fibroblast cells undergo an adipose-like conversion as they move to a confluent and contact-inhibited state. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 3T3-L1 Cells known by any other names?
Yes. 3T3-L1 Cells is also referred to as 3T3-L1 Cell, 3T3 L1 Cells, Cell, 3T3-L1, Cells, 3T3-L1 in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 3T3-L1 Cells sit in the medical classification?
3T3-L1 Cells falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.251.210.100.775.800, A11.329.228.100.775.800). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D041721) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗