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…
Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Adult Stem Cells with Multiple Destinies Although totipotent stem cells exist only during early embryogenesis, many adult tissues retain adult stem cells, which are multipotent and can…
The Lung-Airway Epithelium When air enters the respiratory system, it travels through the trachea and into one of the two bronchi, which lead to either lung as they branch into…
NEW Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cells Skeletal muscle controls the voluntary movement of the skeletal system. Striated myofibers are the functional contractile unit of skeletal muscle and are composed of individual…
Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Regulate Vessel Homeostasis and Dysfunction Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are found in blood vessel walls and regulate various aspects of vessel homeostasis, including contraction, dilation,…
The Prostate: Anatomy and Epithelial Organization The prostate is part of the male reproductive system that secretes part of the fluid that makes up semen. The urethra runs through the…
