Matexcel Bovine Collagen I NAT-0023

Source: Bovine Storage: Stable for at least three months at 2 to 8°C. Do not freeze. Application: Bovine CollagenI is used either as a thin layer on tissue-culture surfaces to enhance cell attachment and proliferation, or as a gel to promote expression of cell-specific morphology and function. Effective as a gel or thin coating at a recommended concentration of 5-10 µg/cm² of growth surface depending on cell type Concentration: ~3mg/ml Quality: • Purity > 95% by SDS-PAGE • Shown to promote attachment and spreading of HT-1080 human fibrosarcoma cells • Tested for formation of a firm gel by exposure to ammonia vapors from solutions of 0.5 mg/ mL. Further dilution will decrease the rigidity of the gel. • Tested and found negative for bacteria, fungi, and mycoplasma