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Product Code | HMEpiC |
Species | Human |
Cat.No | ABC-TC3691 |
Quality Control | All cells test negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi. |
Product Category | Primary Cells |
Size/Quantity | 1 vial |
Cell Type | Epithelial |
Shipping Info | Dry Ice |
Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
Source Organ | Mammary |
Disease | Normal |
Biosafety Level | 1 |
Storage | Liquid Nitrogen |
Product Type | Mammary Cells |
Key Features | -Backed by AcceGen advanced technology |
Human Mammary Epithelial Cells, Adult reside within the ducts and lobules of the breast and play essential roles in maintaining mammary gland function, including milk synthesis and secretion during lactation .Morphologically, these cells display cuboidal to columnar epithelial shapes and form tight junctions, contributing to the epithelial barrier. HMECs undergo dynamic remodeling in response to hormonal changes during puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, lactation, and involution (post-weaning).They grow adherently in vitro and express epithelial markers such as cytokeratins (CK7, CK8/18), E-cadherin, and epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM). The Key regulators include Estrogen, Prolactin and cytokines. Genetically, HMECs generally have a stable karyotype but can accumulate mutations during malignant transformation. This hormone-responsive plasticity makes the mammary epithelium particularly susceptible to oncogenic mutations, leading to breast cancer.
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Human Mammary Epithelial Cells, Adult can be used to study mammary gland physiological functions, hormone regulation mechanisms, and cell signaling pathways during mammary gland development. It can also be used to construct in vitro 3D culture models or organoids, simulate mammary gland microenvironment, and test drug sensitivity or toxicity.