HConEpiC are isolated from human conjunctiva. HConEpiC are cryopreserved at passage one and delivered frozen. Each vial contains >5 x 105 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 -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. 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.