Nasal Epithelial Cells (NEPC)

HNEPC; hNEPC; HNEpC

Nasal Epithelial Cells (NEPC)

Human Nasal Epithelial Cells (HNEpC) are isolated from normal human nasal mucosa and stain positive for cytokeratin. The epithelium in the nasal cavity cleans, humidifies, and warms inhaled air. In addition, it produces mucus, which binds particles that are subsequently transported to the pharynx by cilia on the epithelial cells.

The nasal epithelium lining the human upper airway is the primary portal of entry for several respiratory pathogens, including the recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Organism species: Homo sapiens (Human)