Question: what are lymphoblastoid cell lines?
Answer: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a lymphotropic γ herpes virus. Infection of human B cells with EBV in vitro results in their immortalization and the resulting cell lines are named lymphoblastoid cell lines (LCLs) (1). ... 5) and provide a useful tool for reactivation of EBV-specific cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) in vitro.