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Caco-2 Cells

Caco-2 cells are a type of human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line that has been widely used in hematology and oncology research as an in vitro model for studying drug absorption and toxicity, as well as for studying molecular mechanisms involved in intestinal functions. Caco-2 cells exhibit several morphologica…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2372-6601 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Caco-2 cells are a type of human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line that has been widely used in hematology and oncology research as an in vitro model for studying drug absorption and toxicity, as well as for studying molecular mechanisms involved in intestinal functions. Caco-2 cells exhibit several morphological and functional characteristics of normal human enterocytes, which makes them an ideal model for studying the intestinal epithelium. They are commonly used in studies of drug uptake and transport across the gut barrier, thanks to their ability to express a range of transporters and enzymes that are important for nutrient absorption and metabolism. In fact, Caco-2 cells are often used to predict intestinal drug absorption in humans, because they have been shown to accurately reflect the in vivo absorption of many drugs. Moreover, Caco-2 cells are also used in oncology research to study the molecular mechanisms involved in the development and progression of colorectal cancer. Researchers can use this model to explore how tumor cells interact with the microenvironment, as well as to test potential anti-cancer drugs in vitro. Overall, Caco-2 cells have proven to be a valuable tool in both hematology and oncology research, particularly in regards to investigating drug absorption and toxicity, as well as the cellular mechanisms involved in intestinal functions and the development and progression of colorectal cancer. For this reason, their use has become increasingly widespread in scientific research, and they will remain an important area of study for the foreseeable future.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Hematology and Oncology Research (ISSN 2372-6601).

Journal editorial board
Jayadev Manikkam Umakanthan · United States Shuaiying Cui · United States Benedetto Sacchetti · Italy

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