Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO)

Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells are a type of cell line widely used in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to produce therapeutic proteins, such as medicines for diseases. Originally derived from the ovarian cells of Chinese hamsters, these cells are prized for their ability to grow rapidly, adapt to various conditions, and efficiently produce human-compatible proteins. Researchers and manufacturers use CHO cells because they can modify their genetic makeup to produce specific proteins needed for treatments, making them essential tools in the development of many biopharmaceutical drugs.