How long does a cell live outside a living host?

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The lifespan of both normal and cancerous cells outside a living host is highly variable and depends on several factors, including the environment, nutrient availability, and the specific type of cell. Conditions such as temperature and the presence of protective coverings significantly influence cell viability. For instance, cells placed in nutrient solutions at optimal temperatures can survive longer than those exposed to extreme conditions, like high heat. Understanding the metabolism rate of each cell type is crucial for determining their viability outside a host.

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Hi, how long does a cell, normal and cancerous, live outside a living host?

Thanks, Aoiro
 
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This probably depends on a lots... First of all.. define "live"... (Yeah -- right, we get into all kinds of interesting things there...)

Think about what environment you are putting it into... Would either cell "live" if you took it and threw it into an oven? Are you putting it in some nutrient solution at proper temperature? What type of cell is it? Does it have protective covering like some bacteria/spores? I'm no bio guru, but I think these things would matter more than the particular type... although what is the metabolism rate of each, and how in general does metabolism compare with viability/life?
 

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