Human Ectocervical Cells
| Title: | Human Ectocervical Cells |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with various cancers, including cervical cancer. Researchers are working to understand the processes by which HPV can transform a healthy cell into a cancerous one. This image shows human ectocervical cells (HEC), growing in 3D air-liquid interface culture. Green color represents cytokeratin 14 (K14), red represents involucrin, and nuclei are shown in blue. This image was originally submitted as part of the 2016 NCI Cancer Close Up project. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Cancer Types -- Cervical Cancer Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue |
| Type: | Color, Photo (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute \ Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| Creator: | Ewa Krawczyk |
| Date Created: | 2013 |
| Date Added: | April 11, 2016 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |