Asterand Inc. in Wayne State 's TechTown has announced the distribution of nine new cell lines for cancer research. These were developed at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute of Wayne State University. The cell lines are of interest to researchers seeking a cure for several types of leukemia, lymphoma and pancreatic cancer. James Ellison, Asterand's chief scientific officer, pointed out that the lines "have been studied extensively by researchers at Wayne State University and elsewhere. . . ."