Application

Research CategoryStem Cell Research

Please see data sheet for detailed directions on Thawing, Plating , Feeding, Passaging, etc.

Cell Line Description

Epithelial Cells

Cell Line Origin

Cornea

Components

SCCE016

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

General description

Human Corneal Epithelial Cells may be used for studies of cell-matrix interactions, gene regulation and tissue development, drug development, and validation of alternative methods in toxicology. The Human Corneal Epithelial Cells are cryopreserved as secondary cells. The cells have been isolated from human corneal tissue and expanded twice in culture vessels before being harvested for cryopreservation. This product is for Research Use Only. This product is not approved for human or veterinary use, or for use in in vitro diagnostic or clinical procedures.

Product Source: Human Corneal Epithelia

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

EPIGRO is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Packaging

500,000 cells

Quality

Cells are negative for HIV (1,2), HBV, HCV, bacteria, mycoplasma and fungal contamination.

Further growth: Guaranteed to provide 3 or more passages when grown in the appropriate EpiGRO Medium.

Storage and Stability

To maintain the cells' integrity, Millipore recommends unpacking the products immediately upon receipt and storing at a temperature lower than -150°C or in liquid nitrogen vapor phase.