SCCE016

Human Corneal Epithelial Cells

Human Corneal Epithelial Cells provide an ideal serum-free culture model without antimicrobials or phenol red when used with the EpiGRO Ocular Epithelia Complete Media Kit.

• Synonym(s): HCEC cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• NACRES: NA.71
• eCl@ss: 32011203
• Biological source: human cornea (epithelial cells)
• Morphology: (epithelial)

Properties

• biological source: human cornea (epithelial cells)
• Quality Segment: 100
• packaging: vial of 500,000 cells
• manufacturer/tradename: Chemicon^®, EpiGRO^®, Millipore
• morphology: (epithelial)
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• shipped in: liquid nitrogen
• storage temp.: -140 to -196°C

Description

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

Application

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

Research Category
Stem Cell Research

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cornea

Epithelial Cells

Packaging

500,000 cells

Preparation Note

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.

Analysis Note

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.

Other Notes

SCCE016

Legal Information

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

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

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable