{"product_id":"human-primary-esophageal-epithelial-cells-bhc10900090","title":"Human Primary Esophageal Epithelial Cells","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuman Primary Esophageal Epithelial Cells are isolated from normal human esophageal tissue and preserve the structural and functional properties of the esophageal epithelium. These cells are well suited for studying epithelial barrier function, inflammation, reflux-associated injury, and esophageal disease mechanisms. The product is supplied as frozen cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human (H. sapiens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTissue origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Esophagus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, cobble-stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported expression\/markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e CK18, CK19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDonor history:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiosafety level:\u003c\/strong\u003e II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpithelial cells form polarized barriers that regulate transport, secretion, and defense at tissue interfaces. Their phenotype is shaped by cell polarity, junctional organization, and tissue-specific differentiation cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary epithelial models are widely used to examine barrier integrity, cytokine responses, and transport processes under physiologic conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers often combine epithelial cells with stromal or immune components to model tissue microenvironments more faithfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonor-matched or disease-context epithelial cells help capture inter-individual heterogeneity in response assays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure barrier integrity, junctional organization, and polarized responses in vitro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate cytokine, pathogen, or drug responses in tissue-relevant epithelial cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in co-culture or air-liquid interface-adjacent workflows when epithelial context matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct-specific data supplied for this listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e PriCoat™ ECM T25 Flasks (G999) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. Human Epithelial Cell Growth Medium Kit (TM106) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary cells can show donor-dependent and passage-dependent variation, so morphology, growth rate, and marker expression should be interpreted in the context of the specific lot and culture history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttachment matrix, medium formulation, and gas conditions can materially influence phenotype maintenance and experimental readouts; use the recommended culture system where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryopreserved recovery conditions matter for viability and downstream behavior. We recommend using serum-free CryoGuard™ Freezing Media (TM078).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarker panels should be interpreted together with morphology and functional readouts rather than as a standalone identity measure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:none\"\u003eSKU:BHC10900090\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applied Biological Materials (abm) Inc.","offers":[{"title":"5x10\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e cells \/ 1.0 ml","offer_id":53195750048109,"sku":"T4230","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/T4230_Morphology.png?v=1775322468","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/human-primary-esophageal-epithelial-cells-bhc10900090","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}