Cat. No. ARI0001
16HBE is an immortalized cell line of epithelial cells transformed by Simian virus 40 (SV40). It is used to model the barrier function of the airway epithelium and to study respiratory ion transport as well as the function of CFTR.
| Cell Type | Epithelial cell |
| Morphology | Epithelial-like |
| Growth Mode | Adherent |
| Age | 1 year |
| Sex of Donor | Male |
| Derived From Site | Bronchus epithelium |
| Temperature | 37°C |
| Atmosphere | 5% CO₂ |
| Sterility testing | Daily monitoring confirms that the cells are free from bacterial, yeast, and fungal contamination. |
| Mycoplasma testing | Negative for mycoplasma through PCR analysis |
| Pathogens | Cells tested negative for HIV-1, HBV, and HCV. |
Intended Use: This product is intended for laboratory in vitro use only. lt is not intended for diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical applications.
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