Application

Coating material for cell culture studies

Formation of collagen gels

Type VI collagen standard

Antigen for antibody production

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General description

Product Source: Bovine placenta villi

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Physical form

Liquid in 500 mM acetic acid, no preservatives.

Preparation Note

Collagen is extracted by controlled and limited pepsin digestion, followed by selective salt precipitation.

Storage and Stability

Maintain at -20°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 12 months. Avoid repeated freeze thaws. The collagen may be transferred into physiological buffers by dialysis at 2-8°C.