MCF10A vs HMLE Cells. It's hard to culture MCF10A cells!!! Can I use HMLE cells as "normal control cells" for drug testing in breast cancer research?

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We are seeking to investigate the therapeutic potential of small molecule drugs on triple negative breast cancer cells in comparison to same drug effect on normal cells...Thanks for your input!

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