Human bronchial epithelial cells (HBEpC) are derived from the surface epithelium of normal human bronchi.
- Each lot functionally characterized
- Single donors to allow variability comparisons
- Tested negative for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi
- Cryopreserved at first passage
- Can be cultured and propagated at least 16 population doublings
Airway epithelial cells are targets in asthma, viral infection, and fibrotic lung disease. These cells have been used to study the regulation of intracellular pH, the stimulant effect of IL-1b on airway epithelial cell growth, and the effect of human rhinovirus infection in terms of upregulation of ICAM-1 expression on epithelial cells.
Delivery information: Each complete system contains an ampoule of cryopreserved cells (>500,000 cells), 500 mL Bronchial Epithelial Growth Medium and a Subculture Reagent Kit (includes 100 mL each of Hank's buffered saline solution, trypsin/EDTA, and trypsin neutralizing solution).