Native Human Collagen Type IV

• Cat.No.: COL5-136H
• Product Overview: Collagen IV, derived from human fibroblasts and epithelial cells in a co-culture system, creates an in vitro ECM (extracellular matrix) and serves as an excellent biological scaffold for three dimensional cell culture.

Specification

• Species: Human
• Tag: Non
• Description: Collagen IV is a heterotrimeric molecules containing two α1-like and one α2-like chain. It is considered essential for completion of embryogenesis and is necessary for proper tissue organization and structural integrity. It is used in vitro as a substrate to enhance adherence and proliferation of many cell types. Produced by human fibroblasts and epithelial cells, Collagen IV is then purified biochemically and provided as a sterile solution at a concentration of 0.3mg/ml in 25% acetic acid.
• Form: Liquid
• Storage: The product is shipped on dry ice and storage at -20 °C is recommended. Under these conditions the product is stable for least 2 years.
• Concentration: 0.3 mg/mL