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Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells
Cat.No.: CSC-C4872L
Species: Human
Source: Bronchus
Cell Type: Epithelial
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Human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) are integral components of the respiratory system, lining the inner surface of bronchi and forming a vital part of the airway epithelium, which is crucial for the normal functioning of the respiratory system. HBECs comprise various cell types, primarily categorized into three groups based on ultrastructural, functional, and biochemical criteria: basal, ciliated and secretory cells.
Basal epithelial cells reside in the basal layer of the bronchial epithelium, typically cone-shaped and small in size. They serve as primary progenitor or stem cells within the epithelial tissue, playing a pivotal role in tissue repair and regeneration. Basal epithelial cells also produce various bioactive molecules, including neutral endopeptidase, 15-lipoxygenase products and cytokines.
Ciliated epithelial cells are abundant within the bronchial epithelium and are columnar in shape, covered with dense cilia on their free surface. Numerous mitochondria near their apical surface provide the energy necessary for the directional beating of cilia, which is essential for clearing mucus from the airways.
Secretory (goblet) cells primarily function to secrete mucus and other bioactive substances vital for maintaining airway moisture, protection, and defense. These cells also secrete bioactive substances with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or immunomodulatory functions. Moreover, secretory cells possess the ability to self-renew and differentiate into ciliated epithelial cells.
Given their unique structure and functions, culturing human bronchial epithelial cells provides a valuable platform to investigate physiological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, mucus secretion, and ciliary action. As such, they serve as an excellent in vitro model for studying the physiological and pathological mechanisms of the respiratory system.
Fig. 1. Illustration of normal human bronchial epithelium (Bucchieri F., 2012).
Single-Channel Activity in Mitochondria of Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells
Mitochondrial potassium channels, including large-conductance Ca2+-regulated potassium channels (mitoBKca), play crucial roles in maintaining ion homeostasis, affecting mitochondrial respiration, and protecting cells from oxidative stress. Sek et al. demonstrated for the first time the functional properties of mitoBKca in the inner mitochondrial membrane of a human bronchial epithelial cell line. They identified two populations of mitoBKCa channels and the single-channel activity were characterized using the patch-clamp technique.
The first channel's opening probability (Po) increased from 18% at -60 mV to 95% at positive voltages. The second channel had a high Po at all potentials, rising from 72% at negative to 98% at + 60 mV, all in 100 µM Ca2+ (Fig. 1b). Control activity data fitted a Boltzmann function, yielding a V1/2 value of -38.4 mV (Fig. 2b). The control channel was recorded twice as often as the high-activity channel (Fig. 1c). Both were observed in the same mitochondrial isolations, showing no significant conductance differences: control channel at 286.2 ± 5.5 pS and high activity at 287.8 ± 2.8 pS, calculated from the current-voltage relationship (Fig. 2a). Both channels showed no current rectification. Closed and open dwell times were analyzed; high-activity channel closure times were about 1 ms (Fig. 2d), and in the control channel, it decreased from 15 ms at -60 mV to 2 ms at +60 mV (Fig. 2c). Both channel types showed increased open dwell times from -60 to +60 mV, from 4 to 30 ms, consistent with mitoBKca channel behavior.
Fig. 1. Outline of the mitochondrial patch-clamp experiments and comparison of the two types of recorded channel activities (Sek A, Kampa RP, et al., 2021).
Fig. 2. Biophysical properties of both mitoBKCa channels (channels with control and high activity) present in the inner mitochondrial membranes of human bronchial epithelial cells (Sek A, Kampa RP, et al., 2021).
ALT Treatment Suppressed CSE-induced Inflammation in Beas-2B and NHBE Cells
Airway remodeling and inflammation are key features of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cigarette smoke extract (CSE) exacerbates inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress in COPD. Alantolactone (ALT), a sesquiterpene lactone from Inula helenium, has shown potential adverse effects on these processes. However, the role and mechanism of ALT in COPD pathology remain underexplored.
Deng et al. investigated the protective effects of ALT against inflammation, apoptosis and oxidative stress in human bronchial epithelial Beas-2B and normal bronchial epithelial cells NHBE. They found that ALT suppressed CSE-induced inflammation, apoptosis and oxidative stress by modulating the NF-ĸB and Nrf2/HO-1 axis. To mimic in vitro COPD pathological condition, CSE was added to Beas-2B and NHBE cells. Compared with the control group, different concentrations (1, 2 and 5%) of CSE increased inflammatory cytokines IL-1 β, TNF- α, IL-6 and IFNY production at 24 h both in Beas-2B and NHBE cells (Fig. 3A and B). For further studies, they selected the concentration of CSE at 5%. They next tested the role of ALT in CSE-induced inflammation. Compared with the CSE exposure group, ELISA analysis of Beas-2B and NHBE cells confirmed a dose-dependent decrease of IL-1 β, TNF-a, IL-6 and IFN-Y secretion after 1, 5 and 10 μ M ALT exposure (Fig. 3C and D).
Fig. 3. ALT inhibited CSE induced - IL-1 β, TNF-α, IL-6 and IFN-γ production in human bronchial epithelial Beas-2B and normal bronchial epithelial cells NHBE (Dang, X., He, B., et al., 2020).
Our Bronchial Epithelial Cells are also available from Air-Liquid Interface pre-screened, Hypertension, and COPD/Asthma donors.
Creative Bioarray’s Bronchial Epithelial Cells (both normal and diseased) are isolated from the epithelial cells that line the airway of the bifurcation of the lungs and small sections of the bronchia just off of the bifurcation.
It is recommended to use SuperCult® Human Bronchial Epithelial Cell Growth Medium Kit (cat# CM-1351L) for the culturing of Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells.
Microbial infection and pathogenesis; airway inflammation and wound healing; asthma; pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; chronic bronchitis; toxicology/other testing of pharmaceuticals.
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HBF are isolated from human bronchus tissue. HBF are cryopreserved at secondary culture (P1) and delivered frozen. Each vial contains >5 x 10^5 cells in 1 ml volume. HBF are characterized by immunofluorescent method with antibody to fibronectin. HBF are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HBF are guaranteed to further expand for 15 population doublings at the condition provided by Creative Bioarray.
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Description: Special edition cells are isolated from the tissue types described. Cells are sterility and virus tested. All tissues used for cell isolation are obtained under informed consent. Creative Bioarray complies with the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Characterization standards for special edition cells have not been established.
Description: Creative Bioarray's normal Human Bronchial/Tracheal Epithelial Cells, when grown in Creative Bioarray's LIBro Medium, provide an ideal serum-free culture model for the accurate studies of toxicity, cystic fibrosis, asthma, pathogenesis, pharmacology or airway wound healing. Creative Bioarray's HBTEC are cultured without retinoic acid and cryopreserved as primary cells to ensure the highest viability and plating efficiency. Our HBTEC are quality tested in LIBro B/T Medium to ensure optimal growth over a period of at least 15 population doublings at rates equal to or greater than other commercially available media.
Cell Features:
HBTEC are cryopreserved as primary cells. Cells are isolated from human bronchi/trachea and expanded once in culture vessels before being harvested for cryopreservation.
HSAEC are cryopreserved after primary cells are isolated from human lung tissue and expanded once in culture vessels before being harvested for cryopreservation.
Creative Bioarray's Human Airway Epithelial Cells are not exposed to retinoic acid during isolation or expansion.
Human Airway Epithelial Cells are extensively tested for quality and optimal performance.
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