Fibroblasts are the main cell type in stromal tissue, the supporting tissue of an organ that contains structural and connective components. They are a multifunctional cell type whose main function…
Endothelial Cells and the Circulatory System Vascular endothelial cells are multi-functional cells that line the vessels of the circulatory system. Endothelial cell monolayers form the innermost layer of vessels, serving…
Lifeline® Cells in 2017 It’s the end of the year again and here on the Lifeline® Cell Technology blog you have been keeping up with the various ways researchers from…
The Barrier Function of the Skin Protects the Body from the External Environment The skin is the largest organ of the body and as the outer covering of the body,…
Cervical Cancer: Facts, Statistics, and Prevention The cervix is part of the female reproductive system and lies at the base of the uterus. The American Cancer Society estimates that in…
Endothelial Cells and Culture Methods Endothelial cells line the blood and lymphatic vessels of the body, providing important regulation of vessel integrity, blood pressure, wound healing, and formation of new…
Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Adult Stem Cells with Multiple Destinies Although totipotent stem cells exist only during early embryogenesis, many adult tissues retain adult stem cells, which are multipotent and can…
The Lung-Airway Epithelium When air enters the respiratory system, it travels through the trachea and into one of the two bronchi, which lead to either lung as they branch into…
NEW Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cells Skeletal muscle controls the voluntary movement of the skeletal system. Striated myofibers are the functional contractile unit of skeletal muscle and are composed of individual…
Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Regulate Vessel Homeostasis and Dysfunction Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are found in blood vessel walls and regulate various aspects of vessel homeostasis, including contraction, dilation,…
The Prostate: Anatomy and Epithelial Organization The prostate is part of the male reproductive system that secretes part of the fluid that makes up semen. The urethra runs through the…
The Human Female Reproductive System and Associated Cancers The female reproductive system is complex. Female gametes, eggs or ova, develop and mature in the two ovaries. Once every month, an…
The mammary gland is composed of a glandular ductal network. These ducts are lined by a protective layer of epithelial cells, and also contain myoepithelial cells that aid in contraction.…
Halfway through 2017, here’s a recap of how researchers are using Lifeline® cells to study different disease mechanisms and biological processes. Lifeline® cells are being used to: engineer in vitro…
Endothelial cells line the blood vessels of the body and participate in significant crosstalk with the blood and tissues to maintain blood pressure and vessel homeostasis through regulation of vasodilation…
Cells of the Skin: Keratinocytes and Melanocytes The skin has three layers, the epidermis (outermost), the dermis (middle), and the hypodermis (the innermost). The epidermis is largely composed of keratinocytes,…
Fibroblasts: Important Players in Wound Healing Fibroblasts are a mesenchymal cell type, known for their spindle shape. Although they are present in most tissue types, they are often found in…
The excretory system starts at the kidneys, a pair of organs that detoxify and remove waste from the blood. This waste, in the form of urine, is transported through the…
The Eye: Window to the Brain The eyes are composed of many parts that together, sense and interpret light, enabling the formation of images via the brain. The front of…
Identifying the best cells to use as controls is critical. In particular, finding a “normal”, non-cancer control cell to test anti-cancer therapies is a challenge our customers often face. Lifeline®…
