16HBE

• Description:

  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.

• Type:

  Immortalized Cell Line

• Shipping Conditions:

  Cryopreserved in vials and shipped on dry ice

• Nature of Disease:

  Normal

• Pathogen Test:

  Negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV

• Mycoplasma Testing:

  Negative for mycoplasma through PCR analysis

• Species:

  Homo sapiens (Human)

• Growth Temperature:

  37°C

• Sterility:

  The bacterial, yeast, fungi are not detected in these cells by daily monitor.

• Tissue Source:

  Lung (bronchus)