Native Collagen Type II protein purified from human cartilage

Source

Human cartilage. Negative for HBsAg, HCV, HIV1 and HIV2

Purity

Human collagen type II > 95%, human collagen types I and III < 5%, other human collagen types and non-collagen proteins < 0.5%.

Format

Lyophilized

Purification

Partial pepsin digestion in acidic conditions and differential salt precipitation

Applications

Type II collagen standard. Antigen for antibody production. Coating material for cell culture studies. 

Reconstitution

Use 0.5 M acetic acid, pH 2.5

Storage

Shipping at ambient temperature. Storage 2 years at -20°C or lower