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Mycoplasma contamination - (Jan/05/2011 )

Hi everyone!

I am working with myeloma lines and I suspect we have some mycoplasma contamination. Does anyone know if mycoplasma could make the cells enlarge? I mean, could oversized cells be a result of mycoplasma contamination for these cells?
Thanks in advance.

-Chelo-

Mycoplasma can cause the cells to do many strange things. You should get your cells mycoplasma tested and throw out any contaminated lines.

-bob1-