FIBRONECTIN BOVINE PLASMA 1PC X 5MG (C005B-082904)

General description

Fibronectin is an extracellular matrix (ECM) glycoprotein. It is expressed in various cell types. Fibronectin exists as a dimer and is made up of identical subunits which are linked covalently via a disulfide bond at their C-termini.

Application

Fibronectin, Bovine Plasma has been used as an extracellular matrix (ECM) substrate to coat dishes or polyacrylamide hydrogels for adhering:

• human melanoma cancer cells
• human breast epithelial cells
• mouse embryonic fibroblasts

Biochem/physiol Actions

Fibronectin plays a role in cell adhesion, growth, migration, and differentiation. It binds to several molecules such as integrins, heparin, fibrin, and collagen.

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

In 150 mM NaCl, 20 mM sodium phosphate buffer, pH 7.3.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Analysis Note

single band by SDS-PAGE

Legal Information

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

form: liquid. Quality Level: 100. manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®. . storage condition: OK to freeze, avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. shipped in: dry ice. storage temp.: −. 20°C. Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids. WGK: WGK 2. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable.