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324751

Elastin, Human Lung, Water-Soluble

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UNSPSC Code:
12352202
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form

lyophilized solid (Salt-free)

Quality Level

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

solubility

water: soluble (more soluble at pH >7.0)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Elastin is a macromolecular polymer synthesized by mesenchymal cells as a soluble precursor, tropoelastin. It is the predominant component of elastic fibers within the extracellular matrix responsible for the elastic properties of tissues. Prepared by extraction with hot oxalic acid. On SDS-PAGE, it gives a smear with molecular weights between 5 and 60 kDa.
Soluble form of elastin prepared by extraction with hot oxalic acid. By SDS-PAGE this product runs as a smear from 5 - 60 kDa.

Preparation Note

Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at 4°C.

Other Notes

Debelle, L., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem.270, 26099.

Legal Information

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

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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