Focusing the Spotlight on Lens Epithelial Cells
The ocular lens is a transparent structure in the eye that is designed to refract and focus light onto the retina. The lens is an avascular unit which includes the… Read more »
Category Archives: Primary Cells
Microglia: Front Line Defenders of the Central Nervous System
Microglia play an essential role in brain homeostasis, neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain infections. Microglia are integral components of the neuro-glial cell network and are the resident immune cells of… Read more »
The Many Faces of Hepatic Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells
Hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells (HSEC) are fascinating cells that are uniquely adapted to their location in the liver. HSEC are found lining micro-vessels in the liver and are extremely specialized… Read more »
Airway Epithelial Cells: Coronaviruses’ Gateway to Infection
Epithelial cells are the most numerous cells in the lungs and contribute to innate and adaptive immunity. Airway epithelial cells are located in the lower respiratory tract which includes the… Read more »
Dural Cells: Key Players in Migraine Development
Migraines and headaches can be extremely debilitating with a diverse set of triggers and symptoms. Although the pathophysiology for headaches is still unclear, evidence suggests that factors such as… Read more »
Gain New Biological Insights with Ready-To-Use Spheroids
Traditional 2D cultures have been used widely over the past decades to study cell biology, molecular biology and conduct translation research such as drug discovery. Cells in 2D culture, however,… Read more »