Hayflick limit
number of times a normal human cell population will divide until cell division stops; (in culture) phenomenon, when fibroblasts can reach a maximum of 50 cell divisions before becoming senescent
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Hayflick limit
Summary
Hayflick limit ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- Hayflick limit is credited with the discovery of Leonard Hayflick[2].
- Hayflick limit's subclass of is recorded as quantity[3].
- Hayflick limit's subclass of is recorded as cellular senescence[4].
- Hayflick limit's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/04zwpj[5].
- Hayflick limit's has characteristic is recorded as cell division[6].
- Hayflick limit's Quora topic ID is recorded as Hayflick-Limit[7].
- Hayflick limit's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 36759921[8].
- Hayflick limit's Encyclopedia of China is recorded as 235425[9].
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Works and Contributions
Hayflick limit is credited with the discovery of Leonard Hayflick[2].
Why It Matters
Hayflick limit ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] It is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]