Vero cell line

The Vero cell line is a continuous cell line derived from the kidney of an African green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus). 

It was developed in the 1960s by researchers at the Chiba University in Japan. 

Vero cells are commonly used in virology and vaccine production due to their susceptibility to a wide range of viruses, including many that infect humans.

These cells are particularly valuable for culturing viruses because they lack certain cellular factors that can interfere with viral replication. 

Vero cells are often used to produce vaccines against viruses like poliovirus, rabies virus, and certain strains of influenza virus, among others. 

They are also employed in research related to viral pathogenesis, antiviral drug development, and basic virology studies.

Vero cells are considered to be "continuous" because they can be cultured indefinitely under appropriate laboratory conditions, allowing for consistent and reproducible experimental results.