A Better Drug Candidate to Treat Influenza Infections Influenza viruses are responsible for over 600,000 deaths globally and have a huge impact on human health and productivity. However, the moderate…
The Role of IL-22/PLCε Signaling in Psoriasis The outermost layer of the skin is the epidermis, which primarily functions as a protective mechanical barrier preventing the entry of harmful pathogens.…
Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the virus on the heart has become more pervasive prompting the Journal of the American College of Cardiology to issue…
Peripheral blood cells are the circulating cellular components of blood consisting of red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets. White blood cells make up ~1% of all blood cells and each subpopulation has a specialized…
Smooth Muscle & Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cells The lungs are the largest organ in the body primarily responsible for respiration, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide that is essential…
The rapid emergence and spread of COVID-19 caused by SAR-CoV-2 has put a heavy burden on scientists and clinicians to try to figure out, in real-time, the direct and indirect…
Endothelial Cells, Microvascular Endothelial Cells, and Cardiac Cells Cardiac cells and endothelial cells are two of the most important cell types that make up the heart tissue and blood vessels…
The Cell Culture Media Makes the Culture Environment In order to successfully cultivate cells in the lab, researchers must use a suitable culture environment with the necessary nutrients for survival…
The kidney and urinary systems play an essential role in maintaining the homeostasis of the body’s internal environment by filtering the blood to remove nitrogen wastes (as urine collected in…
2020 was a year of uncertainty and unprecedented change brought on by the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 disease, which has impacted the lives of so many people…
Semi-Annual Review — Lifeline Products Featured in 2020 As 2020 is winding down, we thought it would be worthwhile to look back at the publications that we have highlighted on…
Disease and Infection of the Respiratory Epithelium Oxygen is a necessity for all the cells in the human body to function. Our lungs and respiratory system bring air, containing oxygen…
Keratinocytes to Study Cell Migration Keratinocytes are the most abundant cell type found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Their primary function is to form a protective…
The Female Reproductive System and Cancer The female reproductive system is composed of the reproductive tract, which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, and the mammary glands, which…
The Role Blood Cells Play in the Body’s Subsystems The immune system is comprised of the innate and adaptive immunity, which are responsible for protecting the body from foreign pathogens…
Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) are a widely used source of primary endothelial cells. First isolated in the 1970s, HUVECs are a popular tool for researchers due to their…
The ability to culture cells in vitro has provided scientists with insight into many tissue and organ systems in the human body. In order to obtain high quality, reliable results,…
Prostate cancer is one of the leading indications affecting men today, with an estimated 1 in 9 men diagnosed in their lifetime. Significant effort is being put behind understanding the…
Lifeline Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells in Covid-19 Research The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 has dramatically changed the world we live in today. Considerable resources in the medical and scientific…
Human Fibroblasts: Important Cells in Wound Healing and Inflammation Fibroblasts are the most common cell type comprising the connective tissue in humans and other mammals. These spindle-shaped cells synthesize extracellular…
