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A simplified method for preparation of calcium-deficient growth medium without the use of EGTA is provided. The medium may be used for assessing tumorigenicity of cultured cells.
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Swierenga, S.H.H., MacManus, J.P. Preparation of low calcium growth medium suitable for determination of tumorigenicity of cultured cells. Journal of Tissue Culture Methods 7, 1–3 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01666871
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