059496
Mucin, Porcine
Size
£633.00
- SKU:
- 059496
- Purity:
- Partially Purified
- Storage Conditions:
- -20°C
- Supplier:
- United States Biological
- CAS Number:
- 84082-64-4
- Format:
- Supplied as a lyophilized off-white to slightly yellow powder
- Extra Details:
- Mucins are a family of high molecular weight, heavily glycosylated proteins (glycoconjugates) produced by epithelial tissues in most metazoans. Mucins' key characteristic is their ability to form gels; therefore they are a key component in most gel-like secretions, serving functions from lubrication to cell signalling to forming chemical barriers. They often take an inhibitory role. Some mucins are associated with controlling mineralization, including nacre formation in molluscs, calcification in echinoderms and bone formation in vertebrates. They bind to pathogens as part of the immune system. Over-expression of the proteins, especially MUC1 is associated with many types of cancer. CAS No: 84082-64-4 Reducing Substances: ≤45%. Nitrogen: ≤10%. Loss on Drying: ≤6%. Ash: ≤5%. pH: 3.0-6.0. Viscosity: Viscous emulsion when triturated with ddH2O. Reconstitution: 1. Weigh out the desired amount of mucin. 2. Grind the powder thoroughly. 3. Add high purity water in several small additions, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Continue to add water to make a final solution of 10mg mucin/ml. 4. If necessary filter through a sieve to remove any remining insoluble material. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
- Shipping Conditions:
- Blue Ice