Human Tracheal Epithelial Cells: HTEpC, adult，1EACH，504-05A，Sigma

General description

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HTEpC provide a useful model system to study all aspects of epithelial function and disease, particularly those related to airway viral infections, as well as tissue repair mechanisms, signaling changes and potential treatments relevant to lung injuries, mechanical and oxidative stress, pulmonary diseases and smoking.

HTEpC have been used in a study investigating the role of goblet cell hyperplasia, possibly mediated by the expression of SPDEF, to the pathogenesis of chronic pulmonary diseases (Park, 2007).

Characterization: the cells have a characteristic morphology consistent with an epithelial origin and are positive for epithelial cell marker cytokeratin 18.

Application

epithelial function, tissue repair, cell signaling, lung injury treatment, mechanical and oxidative stress tests, lung lubrication, humidity maintenance, cleaning of respiratory tract, testing of drugs, toxins and carcinogens, respiratory function

Biochem/physiol Actions

Trachea

Preparation Note

• 1st passage, >500,000 cells in Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO
• Can be cultured at least 16 doublings

Other Notes

Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO

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.