Airway epithelial cell cultures are instrumental for studying basic and applied aspects of cellular biology and physiology relevant to respiratory tract disease and its treatment. Human bronchial epithelial (HBE) cell cultures displaying mucociliary differentiation are n excellent model to better understand the function of purinergic receptors, expression of molecular regulating local levels of agonists, cell polarization, compartmentalization and molecular targeting and ciliary beating. The routine supply of large numbers of HBE cells and well-differentiated HBE cell cultures to Project investigators is a new but critical component of the current PPG. The Cell Culture Core will provide three major functions specified below.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01HL034322-17
Application #
6576230
Study Section
Heart, Lung, and Blood Initial Review Group (HLBP)
Project Start
2002-04-01
Project End
2003-03-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
17
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$73,806
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Type
DUNS #
078861598
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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