The conjunctiva is a translucent membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers the sclera.
It is overlaid by two layers of stratified, non-keratinized conjunctival epithelial cells (ConEpiC). ConEpiC can be distinguished from the corneal epithelium by a specific expression profile of keratins.
Human Primary Conjunctival Epithelial Cells (HConEpiC) are isolated from human conjunctiva. HConEpiC are cryopreserved at passage one and delivered frozen.
Each vial contains 500 000 cells in 1 ml volume.
HConEpiC are characterized by their cobble stone morphology in serumfree culture and immunofluorescence with antibodies specific to CK-18 and CK-19.
HConEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi.
HConEpiC are guaranteed to further expand for 10 population doublings under the conditions provided.
Recommended Medium
It is recommended to use Corneal Epithelial Cell Medium (CEpiCM, Cat. no. SC6511) for culturing HConEpiC in vitro.
Product Use
HConEpiC are for research use only. They are not approved for human or animal use, or for application in in vitro diagnostic procedures.
Storage
Upon receiving, directly and immediately transfer the cells from dry ice to liquid nitrogen and keep the cells in liquid nitrogen until they are needed for experiments.
Shipping
Dry ice.