SMC, bronchial (DBSMC), human COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. Chronic bronchitis & emphysema are other names/stages of COPD. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.

Smooth muscle cells isolated from the major bronchia.

Cell Type:
Smooth muscle cell
Tissue Origin:
lung
Species:
human
Research Area:
Cancer Research/Cell Biology
Cell Characteristics:
Adherent

Recommended Media

 SmGM-2 was developed for the maintenance and expansion of human smooth muscle cells. This medium contains 5% FBS.

Transfection Information

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Protocol Kit Program Cells Efficiency Viable Cells Substrate Format Platform
P1 Ca-137 1e5 73% ±1 64% ±6 Plasmid (general) 0.2 µg 20 µl 4D X-Unit
P1 CA-137 5e5 80% 56% ±2 Plasmid (general) 1 µg 100 µl 4D X-Unit