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C-12640

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Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (HBEpC)

500,000 cryopreserved cells

Synonym(s):

HBEpC cells

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106514
NACRES:
NA.81

biological source

human bronchi

packaging

pkg of 500,000 cells

morphology

(epithelial)

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

General description

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Cell Line Origin

Bronchi

Application

Primary Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells (HBEpC) are isolated from the surface epithelium of human bronchi and are provided in a cryopreserved format. HBEpC stain positive for cytokeratin. The respiratory epithelia are responsible for the lubrication of the lungs, the maintenance of humidity, and the cleaning of the respiratory tract. They are an important target for drugs, toxins, and carcinogens. In addition, they are involved in many diseases such as cystic fibrosis. Consequently, HBEpC are useful for investigating the function and pathology of the respiratory system.

Quality

Rigid quality control tests are performed for each lot of Epithelial Cells. They are tested for cell morphology, adherence rate and cell viability. Furthermore, flow cytometric analyses for the cell-type specific marker cytokeratin are carried out for each lot. Growth performance is tested through multiple passages under culture conditions without antibiotics and antimycotics. In addition, all cells have been tested for the absence of HIV-1, HIV-2, HBV, HCV, HTLV-1, HTLV-2 and microbial contaminants (fungi, bacteria, and mycoplasma).

Warning

Although tested negative for HIV-1, HIV-2, HBV, HCV, HTLV-1 and HTLV-2, the cells – like all products of human origin – should be handled as potentially infectious. No test procedure can completely guarantee the absence of infectious agents.

Subculture Routine

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Other Notes

Recommended Plating Density: 10000 - 15000 cells per cm2Passage After Thawing: P2Tested Markers: Cytokeratin positiveGuaranteed population doublings: >15

Recommended products

Recommended Primary Cell Culture Media:Link

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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JAN Code

C-12640:


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Articles

Primary human airway epithelial cells and serum-free growth media are optimized for the in vitro cultivation of epithelial cells from large air passages. Protocols for handling, cell passaging, media, and product use.

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