Human Female Reproductive Cells
Human Female Reproductive System The female reproductive system that supports the fertilization and growth of an embryo includes the vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes and the uterus. These organs all have…
Human Male Reproductive Cells — Recent Studies and Background
Human Male Reproductive System The male reproductive system includes external organs such as the penis and scrotum and internal organs such as the epididymis, vas deferens, and accessory glands (seminal…
Keratinocytes: Guardians of the Skin!
Your skin is your strongest form of protection from a plethora of environmental insults. From bad weather, to pathogens, to UV exposure, to injury, skin is the barrier that not…
Fibroblasts: Oh, the Places You Will Go . . .
What are Fibroblasts? Fibroblasts are connective tissue cells that secrete the components that make up the extracellular matrix and the stroma. Both these structures provide a supportiv framework that keeps cells, tissues,…
Smooth Muscle Cells — The Involuntary Muscle Cells
Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are involuntary, non-striated muscle cells that line the insides of hollow organs such as arteries, lungs, bladder, the digestive system, and the reproductive system. SMC function…
Targeting Epithelial Cells in Bladder Cancer
(This is a summary of the state of bladder cancer in the US, along with summaries of two recent bladder cancer research studies using Lifeline® Normal Human Bladder Epithelial Cells.)…
Optimal Model Systems for Breast Cancer Research
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. This translates to approximately 220,000 diagnoses and more than 40,000 deaths per…
All About Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) originate from the mesoderm during embryonic development and give rise to multiple different tissue types including bone, cartilage, and fat. It is important to note that…
Endothelial Cells: the Good, the Bad, and the Source
The Good: Endothelial cells make up the inner lining of blood and lymphatic vessels. Vascular endothelial cells specifically line the entire circulatory system including small blood vessels (microvascular), large blood vessels…
Using Human Prostate Epithelial Cells to Understand Prostate Cancer
Did you know that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime? Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis and the second leading…
Melanocytes and Keratinocytes Respond Differently to UV
Spring is on the way, and with it — more sunshine, and more reminders to wear sunscreen. There is a good reason to wear sunscreen: it protects against melanoma, the incidence…
Research Studies with Primary Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells
Research groups in the US recently studied two very different aspects of lung function, and they used Lifeline® airway cells to do it. Breathing is something we very much take…
When Cells Contaminate Other Cells
No cell biologist welcomes contamination, whether it’s fungal or bacterial. A contaminated flask of cells means that an experiment quite literally goes down the drain (along with copious amounts of…
Normal Human Renal Epithelial Cells from Lifeline® Star in Cutting-Edge Research
Our primary cells are held to the highest standards so that they can be used for the most cutting-edge research. Here we highlight two recent, exciting avenues of research…
The Ethics Behind Primary Human Cells
What are the ethics of obtaining human tissue? Primary cells can only be used for a finite amount of time (see “5 Things to Know About Primary Cells”). To provide…
5 Things to Know About Primary Cells
Primary cells differ from cell lines in many ways. Here’s what you should know about primary cells: Primary cells have a finite life span. They are exactly like the cells…
Why Some Smooth Muscle Cells Out-Perform Other SMCs
Lifeline® has optimized and cell tested a medium specifically for use with smooth muscle cells from both vascular and lymphatic tissues. VascuLife® SMC Complete Kit for smooth muscle cell culture…