Smooth Muscle Cells: Regulators of Organ Contraction Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are found in the walls of various organs, including the uterus, bladder, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, and more. They…
Large Vessel Endothelial Cells Large vessel endothelial cells are found in arteries and veins and comprise the innermost layer of the vessel, forming a lining that separates the contents of…
Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Multipotent Progenitors of Bone, Fat, and Cartilage Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are stem cells that can be found in the bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord.…
Prostate Cancer and Screening Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer type and second most common cause of cancer-related death in American men. Most prostate cancers are of epithelial…
We’re halfway through 2018, which means it’s time for our bi-annual review. Every six months, we look back and review the research we have covered here on the blog, highlighting…
Epithelial cells line many of the hollow organs in our bodies. A single layer of epithelium is composed of tightly packed individual epithelial cells that are connected to each other…
Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells and Phenotype Switching Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are specialized cell types found in the walls of many organs, including the stomach, small and large intestines, bladder,…
The Multiple Layers and Cell Types of the Skin The skin is the ultimate barrier to the external environment, with a coverage area of the entire body. To perform its…
Endothelial Cells: Regulators of Vessel Homeostasis and Angiogenesis Endothelial cells line the blood vessels of the circulatory system and play major roles in cardiovascular homeostasis. Through extensive crosstalk with the…
Mammary Gland Development The mammary gland is derived from the ectoderm, the outer layer of the embryo, and is formed into a series of ducts from which milk is produced.…
The Excretory System: Waste Removal Experts Waste is removed from the body through an elegant filtration system that begins in the kidneys. The renal artery delivers blood to the kidneys,…
Now Available from Lifeline®: Fallopian Tube Epithelial Cells! The human female reproductive system is responsible for the development of eggs (the female gametes) the production of hormones (progesterone and estrogen),…
The Airway Epithelium and Air-Liquid Interface Culture A single later of epithelial cells lines many of our internal organs, including the airway. The airway epithelium is composed of multiple differentiated…
Large Vessel Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cells The vessels that make up the circulatory system are multi-layered complex organs. Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues…
Fibroblasts are the main cell type in stromal tissue, the supporting tissue of an organ that contains structural and connective components. They are a multifunctional cell type whose main function…
Endothelial Cells and the Circulatory System Vascular endothelial cells are multi-functional cells that line the vessels of the circulatory system. Endothelial cell monolayers form the innermost layer of vessels, serving…
Lifeline® Cells in 2017 It’s the end of the year again and here on the Lifeline® Cell Technology blog you have been keeping up with the various ways researchers from…
The Barrier Function of the Skin Protects the Body from the External Environment The skin is the largest organ of the body and as the outer covering of the body,…
Cervical Cancer: Facts, Statistics, and Prevention The cervix is part of the female reproductive system and lies at the base of the uterus. The American Cancer Society estimates that in…
Endothelial Cells and Culture Methods Endothelial cells line the blood and lymphatic vessels of the body, providing important regulation of vessel integrity, blood pressure, wound healing, and formation of new…
