Epithelial Cell Culture

This second edition volume expands on the previous edition in-depth discussions on the rapid advancements in epithelial cell biology and the cutting-edge research and techniques used by researchers in the field. The chapters in this cover topics such as detailed methodologies applicable to epithelial cells derived from primates, pigs, bovines, and laboratory animals; the manipulation and differentiation of epithelial cells; and epithelial cell models in the gastroenteric system in human medicine and nutrition. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Comprehensive and cutting-edge, Epithelial Cell Culture: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition is a valuable resource for researchers in the scientific community, educators, and students who are interested in unraveling the complexities of epithelial cell biology, cultivating curiosity, and inspiring the next generation of groundbreaking research.