Human Collagen Type II, Lyophilized 0.1 mg

Human Collagen Type II protein purified from human cartilage. Collagen Type II is a fibrillar collagen, and the main component of cartilage.  Type II collagen also exists in the intervertebral discs,...

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Human Collagen Type II protein purified from human cartilage.

Collagen Type II is a fibrillar collagen, and the main component of cartilage.  Type II collagen also exists in the intervertebral discs, and the vitreous humor of the eye and are vital to the normal development of bones. Degradation of type II collagen is an early indicator of osteoarthritis.

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    Data/Specifications: 

    • Reconstitution: Use 0.5 M acetic acid, pH 2.5
    • Purification: Partial pepsin digestion in acidic conditions and differential salt precipitation.
    • Source: human cartilage
    • Form: lyophilized, 0.1 mg/vial
    • Purity:  Human Collagen Type II >95%
    • Storage: Collagen dissolved in acetic acid is stable at 4 °C for 1 month. Lyophilized collagen long term storage (2 years) at -20°C or lower.