CYTOKINETICS OF THE S‐180 ASCITES TUMOR SYSTEM

The cytokinetics of the S‐180 mouse ascites tumor system was determined on Days 2, 4, 6 and 9 of growth. Studies included volume tumor growth, per cent labeled mitoses curves, and repeated injections of tritiated thymidine. It was possible to extrapolate the cytokinetic compartment values to Day 0 of growth. Results indicate that the growth fraction of the S‐180 system remains close to 1 throughout its growth, with progressive lengthening of G1, S and G2 times. Cell loss is minimal through 6 days but becomes significant thereafter. A theoretical growth curve constructed from cytokinetic values is similar to the actual volume growth curve.

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