ECM/Collagens

Human Collagen Type IV, Lyophilized

Catalog Number: 
8045007
Qty/Size: 
5 mg

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Highly Purified Human Collagen Type IV for use in surface coating.

Overview

Overview: 

Type IV Collagen forms the basal lamina (basement membrane) of epithelia. A meshwork of Type IV collagens provides the filter for the blood capillaries and the glomerli of the kidneys. Type IV collagen, along with laminin, plays an important role in cell adhesion, migration, differentiation, and growth. Degradation of type IV collagen can occur under both physiological and pathological conditions, specifically playing a role during angiogenesis, tissue remodeling, and cancer progression.

 

Symbols/Related Terms:

  • COL4A1
  • COL4A2
  • COL4A3
  • COL4A4
  • COL4A5
  • COL4A6

 

 

Data/Specifications

Data/Specifications: 

Concentration: Reconstitute the 5 mg vial with 5 ml of sterile 0.25% acetic acid and mix vigorously until the
contents are completely solubilized.

Purity: 97%, as determined by SDS-PAGE

Source: Human Placenta

Form: Lyophilized, 5 mg/vial

Endotoxin: <0.5 EU/mL (LAL assay)

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How To Use

How To Use: 

Key Applicatons:

  • Surface coating
  • 3D gel preparation

Coating Procedure:

  1. Reconstitute the 5 mg vial with 5 mL of sterile 0.25% acetic acid and mix vigorously until
    the contents are completely solubilized.
  2. Dilute the product to desired concentration with 0.25% acetic acid. A typical final coating
    concentration may be 10 to 100 μg/cm2. Testing will likely be required to determine optimal
    concentrations required for different cell culture systems.
  3. Add appropriate amount of diluted product to culture surface.
  4. Cover and incubate at room temperature or 37°C for 1 to 2 hours.
  5. After incubation, aspirate any excess remaining material.
  6. Rinse coated surface carefully with a sterile balanced salt solution. Avoid scratching
    surfaces.
  7. Aspirate remaining material from coated surface.
  8. Coated culture vessels are now ready to use. The coated culture vessels may be stored
    at 2 - 8°C.