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Human Epidermal Keratinocytes, Foetal

Primary Cells > Skin Cells

Product Type: Keratinocyte

Species: Human

Cell Type: Epithelial Cells

Source Organ: Skin

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Cell Name: Human Epidermal Keratinocytes, Foetal

  • Description
    The epithelial layer of the skin provides an essential function as a protective barrier against insult from the outside environment. The major cell type in this layer is keratinocytes which consists around 85% of living epidermal cells. Keratinocytes are the cells of stratified squamous epithelia. It is so named because its most abundant protein is keratin. Keratinocyte divide and are thus generated in the basal layer of the epidermis; this division is followed by a programmed death as they produce keratin and move up to the surface of the epidermis. Keratinocyte proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis are complex and carefully choreographed processes. Besides the protective function, keratinocytes also play a central role in tissue homeostasis, wound healing, cancers, and skin-based gene-therapy. Human keratinocytes express adhesion molecules and cytokines indicating their participation in skin innate immunity and homeostasis in vivo. HEK-f Research Laboratories are isolated from fetal human epidermal tissue. HEK-f are cryopreserved on primary culture and delivered frozen. Each vial contains >5×10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HEK-f are characterized by immunofluorescent method with antibodies to cytokeratine-18 and -19. HEK-f are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HEK-f are guaranteed to further expand for 15 population doublings in the condition provided by our research lab.
  • Product Name
    Human Epidermal Keratinocytes, Foetal
  • Product Type
    Keratinocyte
  • Species
    Human
  • Cell Type
    Keratinocyte
  • Source Organ
    Epidermal
  • Disease
    Normal
  • Growth Conditions
    37 °C, 5% CO2
  • Size/Quantity
    1 vial
  • Recommended Medium And Supplement
    Human Epidermal Keratinocytes, Foetal Medium Kit
  • Quality Control
    All cells test negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi.
  • Shipping Conditions
    Dry Ice
  • Storage
    Liquid Nitrogen
  • Biosafety Level
    1

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