Human embryonic kidney 293 cells, also often referred to as HEK 293, HEK-293, 293 cells, are an immortalised cell line derived from HEK cells isolated from a female fetus in the 1970s. [1][2]

293 [HEK-293] is a cell line exhibiting epithelial morphology that was isolated from the kidney of a human embryo. This cell line can be used in industrial biotechnology and toxicology research. It has …

Aug 30, 2025 · HEK 293 cells are a widely utilized human cell line in biological research, recognized for their versatility and ease of use in laboratory settings. They serve as a fundamental tool for scientists …

Among the human cell lines, HEK293 is widely utilized due to its high transfectivity, rapid growth rate, and ability to grow in a serum-free, suspension culture. In this review, we discuss the use of HEK293 …

Generated in 1973, they are derived from human embryonic kidney cells and are popular, in part because of their reliable growth in culture and for their propensity for transfection.

Jan 19, 2026 · HEK293 cells are Human Embryonic Kidney cells, originally isolated and grown by Dutch biologist Alex Van der Eb in the early 1970s. They were transfected with sheared adenovirus 5 (Ad5) …

Jun 18, 2021 · Human Embryonic Kidney 293 (HEK 293) cells are one of the most frequently used cell lines for biotechnology and research studies. These cells are quite popular because of their distinct …

HEK293 cell lines are defined as immortalized cell lines derived from human embryonic kidney cells that have been transformed with a fragment of adenovirus type 5 DNA, leading to the development of …

The human embryonic kidney or HEK 293 cell line was derived from human embryonic kidney cells grown in tissue culture. The cell line was initiated by the transformation and culturing of normal HEK …

HEK 293 cells have cemented their place at the forefront of biotechnology and molecular biology. These cells, derived from human embryonic kidney tissue, are not just a mere cell line but have become …