Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Ethnicity: black
Age: 31 years
Gender: female
Tissue: Cervix
Morphology: Epithelial
Celltype: Adenocarcinoma
Growth Properties: Monolayer, adherent
Description: HeLa cells have been reported to contain human papilloma virus 18 (HPV-18) sequences. P53 expression was reported to be low, and normal levels of pRB (retinoblastoma suppressor) are found. The cells are positive for keratin by immunoperoxidase staining.