Corning® Laminin/Entactin High Concentration, 10.5 mg

Laminin is a major component of basement membranes. It has numerous biological activities including promotion of cell adhesion, migration, chemotaxis, growth, and differentiation, including neurite outgrowth.

Molecular Weight

900 kD (unreduced)

Source

Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) mouse tumor

Quality

• Purity >/ 90% by SDS-PAGE
• Tested for ability to initiate neurite outgrowth of NG-108 Mouse neuroblastoma cells
• Found negative for the presence of bacteria, fungi, and mycoplasma

Preparation and Storage

Stable for at least three months at -70 °C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaws.

Handling

For a firm gel, a concentration of at least 3.5 mg/ml is recommended.

Formulation

High concentration laminin/entactin complex frozen in Dulbecco's PBS