A point of view given Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as “type 3 diabetes” focuses on the central role of dysfunctional metabolism of cerebral energy in AD. The growth factor for hormonal fibroblasts 21 (FGF21) is a crucial regulator of energy metabolism; However, our understanding of the therapeutic potential and the mechanisms underlying the effect of the FGF21 on the neurodegeneration of advertising is far from complete.
Methods: To further elucidate the effect of FGF21 on AD-related neurodegeneration, we used transgenic mice APP / PS1 to evaluate the effects of the FGF21 on memory malfunction, the pathology of the amyloid plate and L ‘Pathological hyperphosphorylation of Tau. We have also established an in vitro system to imitate astrocyte-neuron communication and an in vivo model of acute injury. On the basis of in vivo and in vitro models, we analyzed the neuroprotective actions of FGF21 and channels relating to astrocyte-neuron communication and focused on the lactate astrocyte-neuron shuttle system.
Results: Here, we note that FGF21 can improve the neurodegeneration of an Alzheimer in transgenic mice app / ps1. We have detected defects in the lactate astrocyte-neuron shuttle system in AD vivo and in vitro models and identified FGF21 as a neuroprotective molecule that can save these deficits. The administration of FGF21 can attenuate the memory malfunction, the pathology of the amyloid plate and the pathological hythesis Tau, and the function of FGF21 in neurodegeneration is partly mediated by the monocarboxylate carriers (MCTs). In vivo, it is also suggested that FGF21 acts centrally in mice to effect on neurodegeneration and energy metabolism through its SCTM regulation.
Conclusions: These results suggest that the FGF21 modifies the metabolic parameters to mediate its neuroprotective functions. The modulation of the lactate astrocyte-neuron lactate shuttle system can be one of the most effective strategies for FGF21 in Alzheimer’s degeneration and helps to improve metabolic defects in the brain and cytotoxicity induced by the amyloid. Our conclusions provide information on the mechanisms underlying FGF21 on neurodegeneration and the metabolism of cerebral energy and suggest that FGF21 can have a therapeutic value in the treatment of advertising and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Therapeutic photobiomodulation improves the growth factor and the cytokine secretion profile in human type 2 diabetic fibroblasts
Cicatrization of altered wounds is a common complication of sweet diabetes (DM) and the underlying mechanism of this disability is still unclear. Fibroblast, as the main reconstructed cell, secretes critical growth factors and cytokine contributing to the healing of wounds. It is well known that DM modifies the behavior of these cells and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) compensates for certain deficiencies in diabetic fibroblasts.
As a result, the purpose of this study was to demonstrate the impact of diabetes and the role of PBMT by low-level laser irradiation on the secret profile of human diabetic fibroblasts. Primary human dermal fibers of normal donors and diabetics were harvested. For PBMT, the DHDFs were irradiated with a 632.8 nm helium laser, wavelength and energy density of 0.5 J / cm2, as a laser-treated groupThen, certain cellular behaviors and a secretory profiling matrix for 60 growth factors / cytokines were studied in LT-DHDFS, and then compared to those of the controls.
The data showed that the PBMT could compensate for these deficiencies in DHDFs in terms of viability, proliferation and migration. In addition, taking into account our new conclusions, these 20 growth factors / cytokines involved in cell proliferation, the immune system regulation and cellular cell communication routes, which have decreased considerably in the DHDF compared to HDF, The PBMT could compensate seven in the LT-DHDFS compared to DHDFS.
Modulation of the Astrocyte-Neuron Lactate Shuttle System contributes to Neuroprotective action of Fibroblast Growth Factor 21
The growth factor of the connective tissue produced by fibroblasts associated with cancer is correlated with a bad prognosis in a malignant pleural mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive neoplasm for which effective treatments are lacking. We often encounter cases of mesothelioma with a deep clever reaction, suggesting the involvement of fibroblasts associated with cancer (CAFS) in the progression of mesothelioma. While the roles of CAF have been widely studied in other tumors and have hoped that the cancer stroma contains heterogeneous caf populations, their roles in mesothelioma remain unknown.
We have previously shown that the conjunctive tissue growth factor (CTGF), a secreted protein, is produced by mesothelioma cells and fibroblasts and promotes invasion of in vitro mesothelioma cells. In this study, we examined the clinical relevance of CAFS in mesothelioma. Use of the surgical specimens of malignantly pleural mesothelioma, we evaluated the clinicopathological significance of the expression of α-smooth muscle actin (αsma), the most widely used marker of CAFs, the expression of the CTGF and the Extent of fibrosis by immunohistochemistry and masson coloration elastication.
Description: Human fibroblasts are derived from cultured skin explants. Human fibroblasts are from a single donor. These cells enable researchers to study skin diseases such as dermatitis, wound healing, and other diseases that are expressed in fibroblast. In addition, they may be used to study the development of skin and production of inducible pluripotent stem cells. Development period: Prenata
Description: Human fibroblasts are derived from cultured skin explants. Human fibroblasts are from a single donor. These cells enable researchers to study skin diseases such as dermatitis, wound healing, and other diseases that are expressed in fibroblast. In addition, they may be used to study the development of skin and production of inducible pluripotent stem cells. Development period: Postnatal
Human Primary ∆F508/∆1152H Cystic Fibrosis Bronchial Epithelial Cells
Description: The cells that make up the mammalian lens consist of two types: lens fiber cells, which form the bulk of the lens, and a monolayer of epithelial cells cover the anterior surface of the fibers.
Description: Rat Liver Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Liver Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Liver Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin and ZO-1. Rat Liver Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Human Primary DF508/621+1G>T Cystic Fibrosis Bronchial Epithelial Cells
Description: Human Lens Epithelial Cells from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from the human lens. HLEpiC are cryopreserved at primary culture and delivered frozen. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HLEpiC are characterized by immunofluorescent method with antibodies to cytokeratin-18, cytokeratin-19 and fibronectin. HLEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HLEpiC are guaranteed to further culture in the conditions provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
Description: Rat Dermal Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Dermal Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Dermal Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin and ZO-1. Rat Dermal Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Kidney Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Kidney Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Kidney Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin or ZO-1. Rat Kidney Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Spleen Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Spleen Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Spleen Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin and ZO-1. Rat Spleen Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Cells are only guaranteed with purchase of Gentaur Media, Extra Cellular Matrix, Trypsin EDTA, 1X PBS, and freezing media for the appropriate cell culture, for 30 days from the date of shipment.
Description: The cells are isolated from normal human adult tissues of the airways (nasal mucosa, trachea, bronchi, and distal respiratory tract), breast (mammary gland), kidney (whole kidney and renal cortex), and the placenta (amniotic membrane). Shortly after isolation, all Gentaur Human Epithelial Cells are cryopreserved at passage 2 (P2) . Each cryo vial contains more than 500,000 viable cells after thawing. Proliferating cell cultures are made from 500,000 cryopreserved cells that have been thawed and cultured for three days at Gentaur.
Description: Human Renal Epithelial Cells(Human kidney epithelial cells) are derived from whole kidneys that have been dissociated into single cells and purified in culture. Human kidney epithelial cells are from a single donor. These are highly purified epithelial cells as determined by specific epithelial cell markers. Human kidney epithelial cells enable researchers to study the development and biochemical function of the kidneys. In addition, they are an ideal cell for studying absorption and secretion that occurs in the kidneys. Development period: Prenatal
Description: Rat Primary Colonic Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Primary Colonic Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Primary Colonic Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin or ZO-1. Rat Primary Colonic Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Corneal Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Corneal Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Corneal Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin or ZO-1. Rat Corneal Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Mammary Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Mammary Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Mammary Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin and ZO-1. Rat Mammary Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Ovarian Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Ovarian Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Ovarian Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin and ZO-1. Rat Ovarian Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Stomach Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Stomach Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Stomach Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin or ZO-1. Rat Stomach Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Thyroid Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Thyroid Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Thyroid Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin and ZO-1. Rat Thyroid Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Primary Bladder Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from bladder tissue of 6-8 week old laboratory Sprague–Dawley rat. Rat Primary Bladder Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 2 min and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 0.5x106 cells and is delivered frozen. The method we use to isolate primary epithelial cells was developed based on a combination of established and our proprietary methods. These cells are pre-coated with EpCAM (CD326) antibody, following the application of magnetic beads pre-coated with secondary antibody.
Description: Tonsil epithelium is a heterogeneous lymphoid organ containing two different types of actively differentiating epithelia, the lining stratified squamous epithelium and the reticulated crypt, or lymphoepithelium. The tonsil crypts represent a specialized compartment, important in the immunological functions of the tonsil because of the immediate proximity of the epithelial and lymphoid tissues. In Situ staining of tonsil epithelium suggests that expression of the simple epithelial keratins K8, K18 and K19 is located to the crypt epithelial cells. Cell culture of tonsil epithelium produces heterogeneous squamous epithelial culture in which differentiation appears to be ongoing and keratin expression patterns are consistent with those found in tonsil epithelial cells in situ. HTonEpiC from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from human normal tonsil tissue. HTonEpiC are cryopreserved at passage one culture and delivered frozen. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HTonEpiC are characterized by immunofluorescent method with cytokeratine antibodies. HTonEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HTonEpiC are guaranteed to further culture at the conditions provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
Description: The cells that make up the mammalian lens consist of two types: lens fiber cells, which form the bulk of the lens, and a monolayer of epithelial cells that cover the anterior surface of the fibers.
Description: Rat Prostate Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of adult laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Prostate Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Prostate Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin or ZO-1. Rat Prostate Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Primary Tracheal Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Primary Tracheal Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Primary Tracheal Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin or ZO-1. Rat Primary Tracheal Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Thymic epithelial cells (TyEpiC) are vital regulators of thymocyte development and T lymphocyte (T-cell) tolerance. The thymus contains two types of TyEpiC, cortical and medullary thymic epithelial cells, which regulate the positive selection of thymocytes and the negative selection of autoreactive T-cells. The inability of TyEpiC to remove autoreactive T-cells in the thymus can affect self-tolerance and contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases such as myasthenia gravis, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis [3]. Studies have shown that changes in the expression of tumor necrosis factor receptor family members and transcription factors Foxn1 and autoimmune regulator (Aire) can alter the thymic microenvironment and self-tolerance. Human TyEpiC are an excellent in vitro model to study the mechanisms that modulate TyEpiC functionality and to develop targeted treatments for autoimmune disorders.
Renal Cancer Associated Fibroblasts, 1,000,000 Cells, cryopreserved
Description: The colorectum is a major organ for both malignant and nonmalignant diseases. Cells that line the colonic mucosal surface form a major mechanical barrier that separates the host’s internal milieu from the external environment. In addition to the well-established role of epithelial cells in ion transport, these cells appear to function as an integral component of the mucosal immune system. Human colon epithelial cells can process and present antigens to T cells in vitro, and can be stimulated to express HLA class II and intercellular adhesion molecules in vivo. They also respond to a broad array of cytokines with altered gene expression and growth characteristics. In addition, normal colonic epithelial cells were found to express the integrin α3, α5, α6, β1 and β4 chains. HCoEpiC from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from human colonic tissue. HCoEpiC are cryopreserved at passage one and delivered frozen. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HCoEpiC are characterized by immunofluorescent method with antibodies to CK18 and CK19. HCoEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HCoEpiC are guaranteed to further culture for 15 population doublings in the conditions provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
Description: The cornea is a unique tissue for two reasons: the transparency function and the synthesis of most of its proteins due to the cornea being an avascular tissue. The cornea consists of three distinct cell layers, the outer epithelium, the inner endothelium and the central stroma (the keratocytes). The corneal epithelium plays a role in the innate immune response by sensing the presence of pathogens and providing signals that activate the corneal defense system. It also highly expresses aldehyde dehydrogenase to protect against UV- and 4-hydroxynonenal-induced cellular damage. Corneal epithelial basal cell proliferation is controlled by a host of cytokines, e.g., epidermal growth factor, that activate their cognate receptors in the deeper layers of the epithelium. Instead of testing products in the eyes of animals, cultured corneal epithelial cells could be used for toxicology tests in in vitro models and for studying the molecular mechanisms involved in regulating human corneal epithelial cell differentiation.HCEpiC from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from human cornea. HCEpiC are cryopreserved from passage one culture. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HCEpiC are characterized by their cobble stone morphology in serum-free culture and immunofluorescent method with antibody to CK-18 and -19. HCEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HCEpiC are guaranteed to further expand for 10 population doublings at the condition provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
Description: The HUEPC cultures are produced on the base of human tissues. The HUEPC are isolated according to known procedures. Then primary cultures are produced. After further culturing, the HUEPC are frozen in a computer controlled freezing unit.
Description: Rat Primary Bronchial Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from bronchial tissue of 6-8 week old laboratory Sprague–Dawley rat. Rat Primary Bronchial Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 2 min and incubated in Gentaur’ Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 0.5×10^6 cells and is delivered frozen. The method we use to isolate primary epithelial cells was developed based on a combination of established and our proprietary methods. These cells are pre-coated with EpCAM (CD326) antibody, following the application of magnetic beads pre-coated with secondary antibody.
Description: Human Primary Bladder Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from normal human bladder tissue. Human Primary Bladder Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flasks pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 2 min and incubated in Gentaurandrsquo; Culture Complete Growth Medium generally for 3-7 days. Cultures are then expanded. Prior to shipping, cells at passage 3 are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains at least 0.5×10^6 cells per ml. The method we use to isolate primary epithelial cells was developed based on a combination of established and our proprietary methods. Cells are incubated with EpCAM-1 (CD326) antibody, following the application of magnetic beads pre-coated with secondary antibody.
Description: Human amniotic membrane is composed of an epithelial cell layer, a basement membrane and an avascular matrix. The amniotic epithelial cells (AEC) are formed from epiblasts on the 8th day after fertilization. A probable result of their embryonic origin, AEC lack major histocompatibility complex antigens and have been used for allotranplantation to treat patients with lysosomal diseases. Studies have shown that AEC have multiple functions such as synthesis and release of acetylcholine and catecholamine as well as expressing mRNA coding for DA receptors and DA transporters. They express neuronal and glial cell marks, produce basic fibroblast growth factors and hepatocyte growth factors and transform growth factor-beta. Human AEC has been suggested as an appropriate human cell model for studying DA release and uptake processes, receptor signal transduction and exploring newly developed drugs acting at these receptors.HAEpiC from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from human amniotic membranes. HAEpiC are cryopreserved at passage one and delivered frozen. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HAEpiC are characterized by immunofluorescent method with antibodies to cytokeratin-18, -19 and vimentin. HAEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HAEpiC are guaranteed to further expand for 15 population doublings in the condition provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
Description: The epithelium is the interface between the body and the external environment and covers all exterior surfaces and interior lumina. Depending on the tissue of origin, the functions of epithelial cells are diverse and include absorption, secretion, protection, transcellular transport, and sensation.Gentaur offers a range of Epithelia Cells produced at Gentaur's cell culture facility. The cells are isolated from normal human adult tissues of the airways (nasal mucosa, trachea, bronchi,and distal respiratory tract), breast (mammary gland), kidney (whole kidney and renal cortex), and the placenta (amniotic membrane).Shortly after isolation, all Gentaur Human Epithelial Cells are cryopreserved at passage 2 (P2) using Gentaur's proprietary, serum-free freezing medium,Cryo-SFM. Each cryo vial contains more than 500,000 viable cells after thawing.Proliferating cell cultures are made from 500,000 cryopreserved cells that have been thawed and cultured for three days at Gentaur.
Description: Human Prostate Epithelial Cells (HPrEC), when grown in LIPro Medium, provides an ideal serum-free culture model, without retinoic acid, for the study of prostate cells. Common uses for HPrEC are studies of hormonal regulation of the prostate, regulation and control of the secretory function of prostate cells and as a control for the study of prostate cancer. HPrEC are cryopreserved as secondary cells to ensure the highest viability and plating efficiency. Our HPrEC are quality tested in LIPro Medium to ensure optimal serum-free growth over a period of at least 15 population doublings at rates equal to or greater than serum-supplemented media. Cell Features:HPrEC are cryopreserved as secondary cells, e.g. cells are isolated fromhuman prostate tissue and expanded twice in culture vessels before beingharvested for cryopreservation.HPrEC proliferate in a serum-free, retinoic acid-free medium withoutphenol red or antimicrobials when cultured in ProstaLifeTM medium.HPrEC are extensively tested for quality and optimal performance.Gentaur guarantees performance and quality.
Description: Rat Primary Esophageal Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of adult laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Primary Esophageal Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Primary Esophageal Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin or ZO-1. Rat Primary Esophageal Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Intestinal Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Intestinal Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Intestinal Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin and ZO-1. Rat Intestinal Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Rat Pancreatic Epithelial Cells from Gentaur are isolated from tissue of 1-day-old neonatal laboratory Sprague–Dawley Rats. Rat Pancreatic Epithelial Cells are grown in T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 0.5 hour and incubated in Gentaur's Cell Culture Medium for 3-5 days. Cells are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 1x10^6 cells and is delivered frozen.Rat Pancreatic Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with antibodies of E-cadherin and ZO-1. Rat Pancreatic Epithelial Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-7 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Gentaur. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.Standard biochemical procedures performed with epithelial cell cultures include the assays of cell to cell adhesion and migration, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent staining or immunofluorescent flow cytometry or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Description: Cervical Epithelial Cells have been isolated, plated, and expanded in culture vessels three times before being harvested for cryopreserved to ensure the highest purity, viability and plating efficiency. HCxEC are quality tested in Epithelial Cell Medium to ensure optimal morphology and growth over a period of at least 5 population doublings. Cervical Epithelial Cells are not exposed to antimicrobials or phenol red when cultured in Epithelial Cell Medium. Gentaur offers antimicrobials and phenol red, but they are not required for eukaryotic cell proliferation.
Description: The epithelium is the interface between the body and the external environment and covers all exterior surfaces and interior lumina. Depending on the tissue of origin, the functions of epithelial cells are diverse and include absorption, secretion, protection, transcellular transport, and sensation.Gentaur offers a range of Epithelial Cells produced at Gentaur's cell culture facility. The cells are isolated from normal human adult tissues of the airways (nasal mucosa, trachea, bronchi, and distal respiratory tract), breast (mammary gland), kidney (whole kidney and renal cortex), and the placenta (amniotic membrane).Shortly after isolation, all Gentaur Human Epithelial Cells are cryopreserved at passage 2 (P2) using Gentaur's proprietary, serum-free freezing medium, Cryo-SFM. Each cryo vial contains more than 500,000 viable cells after thawing.Proliferating cell cultures are made from 500,000 cryopreserved cells that have been thawed and cultured for three days at Gentaur.
Description: The epithelium is the interface between the body and the external environment and covers all exterior surfaces and interior lumina. Depending on the tissue of origin, the functions of epithelial cells are diverse and include absorption, secretion, protection, transcellular transport, and sensation.Gentaur offers a range of Epithelial Cells produced at Gentaur's cell culture facility. The cells are isolated from normal human adult tissues of the airways (nasal mucosa, trachea, bronchi, and distal respiratory tract), breast (mammary gland), kidney (whole kidney and renal cortex), and the placenta (amniotic membrane).Shortly after isolation, all Gentaur Human Epithelial Cells are cryopreserved at passage 2 (P2) using Gentaur's proprietary, serum-free freezing medium, Cryo-SFM. Each cryo vial contains more than 500,000 viable cells after thawing.Proliferating cell cultures are made from 500,000 cryopreserved cells that have been thawed and cultured for three days at Gentaur.
Description: The cornea is a unique tissue for two reasons: the transparency function and the synthesis of most of its proteins due to the cornea being an avascular tissue.
Description: Canine Primary Alveolar Epithelial Cells are isolated from alveolar tissue of beagle dog. Canine Primary Alveolar Epithelial Cells are grown in a T25 tissue culture flask pre-coated with gelatin-based coating solution for 2 min and incubated in Culture Complete Growth Medium for 3-5 days. Prior to shipping, cells at passage 2 are detached from flasks and immediately cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains at least 0.5x106 cells per ml and is delivered frozen. The method we use to isolate primary epithelial cells was developed based on a combination of established and our proprietary methods.
Description: Laryngeal Epithelial Cells are cultured without retinoic acid and cryopreserved as primary cells to ensure the highest viability and plating efficiency.
Description: The human esophagus is lined by a non-keratinizing, moist stratified squamous epithelium whose apical cell membranes and intercellular junctional complexes combine to produce an effective permeability barrier against the influx of luminal content. In particular, the barrier created by these structures limits exposure of the surface cells' basolateral cell membranes and entire membrane of cells of the deeper layers to the wide swings in osmolality occurring regularly within the esophageal lumen. Histologically, the esophageal epithelium consists of two zones, the basal and differentiated zones. Cellular proliferation is limited to the basal zone, and cells are thought to migrate from this area towards the esophageal lumen. Migration is associated with the initiation of differentiation and the sequential expression of differentiation markers. The availability of human esophageal epithelial cell culture provides an excellent in vitro model in the study of the physiology of esophageal epithelium and the mechanisms of the esophageal carcinogenesis.HEEC from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from the human esophagus. HEEC are cryopreserved on passage one culture and delivered frozen. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HEEC are characterized by immunofluorescent method with antibodies to cytokeratine-8, -18 and -19. HEEC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HEEC are guaranteed to further expand for 15 population doublings in the condition provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
Description: Human Pancreatic Epithelial Cell were initiated by elutriation of dispase dissociated normal pancreatic tissue.These cells were originated using Complete Serum-Free Medium Kit With AcceSup™, are available at <12 Cumulative Population Doublings (CPD) in vitro [Passage 3] and were cryopreserved in aliquots of ~1.5×10^6 cells. This vial will initiate a Passage 4 cell culture in a 75cm2 flask.
Description: Cryopreserved InEpC are truly primary cells representing both villi (enterocytes, goblet, and enteroendocrine cells) and crypts structures. In combination with human intestinal myofibroblasts (InMyoFib).
Description: Proliferation and Morphology: Normal morphology for 5 population doublings, minimum 70% viability when thawed from cryopreservation. Normal Human Endometrial (Uterine) Epithelial Cells provide an ideal serum-free culture model for many areas of research. These cells may be used to study cellular physiology of the reproductive tract, the cellular response to infectious agents, and other areas of research, Endometrial Epithelial Cells have been isolated, plated, and expanded in culture vessels three times before being harvested for cryopreservation to ensure the highest purity, viability and plating efficiency.
Description: Bovine Endometrial Epithelial Cells (BEnEpC) are isolated from epithelium of the bovine endometrium. The cells are cryopreserved at second passage. BEnEpC can be cultured and propagated for at least 10 population doublings.
Description: The conjunctival epithelium is a stratified, non-keratinized epithelium. It can be distinguished by the corneal epithelium by the expression of different cytokeratins, mucins and by the presence of glycocalix. Decrease or loss of mucin/glycocalix production generates squamous metaplasia, which may lead to dry eye and ocular surface diseases. Human conjunctival epithelial cells represent potential target cells for mast cell mediators. They respond to histamine by generating inositol phosphates, mobilizing intracellular calcium, and then secreting proinflammatory cytokines like interleukin-6 and interleukin-8.HConEC from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from human conjunctiva. HConEC are cryopreserved from passage one culture. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HConEC are characterized by their cobble stone morphology in serum-free culture and immunofluorescent method with antibody to CK-18 and -19. HConEC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HConEC are guaranteed to further expand for 10 population doublings at the condition provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
Description: Renal tubular epithelial cells (RTEpiC) play a crucial role in renal function. They reabsorb nearly all of the glucose and amino acids in the glomerular filtrate, while allowing other substances of no nutritional value to be excreted in the urine.
Description: Normal Human Renal Epithelial Cells, when grown in LIRen Medium, provide an ideal low-serum culture model for the study of renal function, metabolism, nephrotoxicity or cancer research. Renal Mixed Epithelial Cells are cryopreserved as primary cells to ensure the highest viability and plating efficiency. Our Renal Epithelial Cells are quality tested in LIRen Medium to ensure optimal reduced-serum growth over a period of at least 15 population doublings at rates equal to or greater than serum-supplemented medium. Cell Features:Mixed Renal Epithelial, Renal Cortical Epithelial, and Renal Medullary Epithelial are cryopreserved as primary cells isolated from human kidney tissue and expanded in culture vessels once before cryopreservation.Renal Proximal Tubule Epithelial are cryopreserved as secondary cells isolated from human kidney tissue and expanded in culture vessels twice before cryopreservation.All Renal Epithelial Cell types can be grown in a 0.5% serum medium without phenol red or antimicrobials when cultured in LIRen Medium.All Renal Epithelial Cell types are extensively tested for quality and optimal performance.Gentaur guarantees performance and quality.
Description: The iris is a pigmented disk with a variable aperture which forms the pupil of the eye. It is covered by squamous epithelium on anterior surface and 2 layers of pigmented epithelium on posterior. The iris pigment epithelial cells (IPE) share functional properties with retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) such as phagocytosis, degradation of rod outer segments and synthesis of trophic factors. In recent years, IPE have been transplanted into the subretinal space of eye to treat RPE defects. The grafted IPE were seen to survive for months. There was a remodeling of cellular layers in the subretinal space over time where grafted IPE joined the native RPE. The cellular response that developed exhibited macrophages and were similar to that observed following RPE transplantation. In vitro study also show that IPE expressing CD86, directly suppresses T cell activation via binding to cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen 4.HIPEpiC from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from the human iris. HIPEpiC are cryopreserved at passage one and delivered frozen. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HIPEpiC are characterized by immunofluorescent method with antibodies to cytokeratin-18, vimentin and fibronectin. HIPEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HIPEpiC are guaranteed to further expand for two passages (around 10 population doublings) in the conditions provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
Description: Human Mammary Epithelial Cells, when grown in LIMam Medium, provide an ideal serum-free culture model for many areas of research. Common uses of HMEC include the study of breast cancer development, three dimensional culture and carcinogen screening.Cell Features:HMEC are cryopreserved as tertiary cells, e.g. cells are isolated from human mammary tissue and expanded three times in culture vessels before being harvested for cryopreservation.HMEC are extensively tested for quality and optimal performance.Gentaur guarantees performance and quality.
Description: The small airways are located at the interface between alveoli and conducting airways. Airway epithelial cells forming a continuous lining to the airways play a unique role as a protective physical and functional barrier to external deleterious agents. These cells function in the regulation of immune responses by contributing to host defense through chemokine production, adhesion molecule expression, and possibly antigen presentation via HLA-DR expression. They also produce liquids contributing to pulmonary fluid balance. Many airway diseases, such as asthma, bronchiolitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis, involve damage to the airway surface epithelium. The human small airway epithelial cell culture may identify new therapeutic options in preventing amplified airway ailment and remodeling.HSAEpiC from Gentaur Research Laboratories are isolated from human lung tissue. HSAEpiC are cryopreserved at either primary culture or passage one culture and delivered frozen. Each vial contains 5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HSAEpiC are characterized by immunofluorescent method with antibodies CK-18, -19, and vimentin. HSAEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HSAEpiC are guaranteed to further expand for 15 population doublings at the conditions provided by Gentaur Research Laboratories.
We also analyzed the expression of the paralague of the stroach cells and the mesenchymate fibroblast, a recently reported CAF marker which labels cancer cafs and differs from the positive coffees of αsma, by hybridization in situ. The extent of fibrosis and the expression of the CTGF in mesothelioma cells are not correlated with the patient’s prognosis. However, the expression of αsma and the CTGF, but not Meflin, in CAF correlated with a bad prognosis. The data suggest that CTGF + CAF are involved in the progression of mesothelioma and represent a potential molecular target for mesothelioma therapy.
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