Human Tracheal Epithelial Cells are derived from the surface epithelium of normal human trachea. They are involved in asthma, viral infection, and fibrotic lung disease, and are an important target for drugs, toxins, and carcinogens. These cells are useful for investigating the function and pathology of the respiratory system.
Disease
Normal
Density
10,000-15,000 cells/cm2
Expression Region
Cytokeratin
Growth Properties
Adherent
Quantity
5x105 cells / 1.0 ml
Morphology
Polygonal
Organism
Homo sapiens
Population Doubling
10 PD
Species
Human
Propagation
Use of PriCoatTM T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. PriGrow X Series Medium (TM4007) + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO?.
Source Organ
Trachea, Airway/Lung
Shipping
Dry Ice
Storage
-180°C
Reviews of Human Primary Tracheal Epithelial Cells