CaCo-2 Cells

Reference Code

 

 CCAC-FL (flask); CCAC-C (frozen).

 

Description

Derived from explant culture of human colonic adenocarcinoma. Despite their origin, when cultured under specific conditions they differentiate into cells expressing characteristics of small intestinal enterocytes. 


Morphology

Epithelial-like. 


Species

Human (Homo Sapiens). 


Culture medium

DMEM (high glucose) with 20% FCS. Preferred throughout culturing

Application

In vitro model of human small intestinal mucosa.