Caco-2 [Caco2]

ATCCHTB-37
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Caco-2 [Caco2] is an adherent cell line isolated from colon tissue derived from a patient with colorectal adenocarcinoma. These cells express characteristics of enterocytic differentiation upon confluence and are a commonly used line for mimicking the small intestine in the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Caco-2 cells are used for a variety of research areas including viral transfection, drug transport, and inflammation.

Product category
    Human cells
Organism
    Homo sapiens, human
Cell type
    enterocyte 
Morphology
    Epithelial-like 
Tissue
    Large intestine; Colon 
Disease
    Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
Applications
    3D cell culture
    High-throughput screening
    Toxicology
    Gastroenterology
Product format
    Frozen 
Storage conditions
    Vapor phase of liquid nitrogen