HEK (Human Embryonic Kidney) cells

HEK (Human Embryonic Kidney) cells are a type of cell line derived from the kidney tissue of a human embryo. Scientists use these cells in laboratories because they grow quickly and are easy to manipulate, making them valuable for studying human biology, genetics, and for producing proteins like vaccines. Although they originate from embryonic kidney tissue, they are cultivated in vitro (outside the body) and do not function as normal kidney cells. HEK cells are instrumental in biomedical research, helping scientists understand cellular processes and develop new therapies.