Human Esophageal Epithelial Cells are derived from the human esophagus, a tubular organ made of mucosa, submucosa, muscle, and adventitia. These stratified squamous epithelial cells form a critical barrier against mechanical and chemical damage. The epithelium has three layers: a proliferating basal cell compartment (expressing CK5 and CK14), a differentiating suprabasal compartment (expressing CK4 and CK17), and a superficial squamous layer (containing filaggrin and involucrin). Unlike murine epithelium, human esophageal epithelium is non-keratinized and retains nuclei, providing a unique barrier function. These cells are used to study esophageal function, disease models (e.g., esophageal cancer, acid reflux, Barrett’s esophagus), and cellular responses to stress. Cryopreserved at early passages to maintain differentiation capacity, they should avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. 
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