OK cells were originally cultured as a source of X chromosomes for studies on X inactivation.[1] They have also served as models for the study of renal dopaminergic physiology, owing to their capacity to produce and degrade dopamine.[4] OK cells are sold under the catalog number CRL-1840 by ATCC.
References
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^Guimarães, J.T.; et al. (April 1997). "Opossum kidney (OK) cells in culture synthesize and degrade the natriuretic hormone dopamine: A comparison with rat renal tubular cells". The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. 29 (4): 681–688. doi:10.1016/S1357-2725(96)00166-5. PMID9363646.