437644

Lipoproteins, Low Density, Human Plasma

• Synonym(s): LDL
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Assay: ≥95% (of total lipoprotein content, electrophoresis)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: liquid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: do not freeze; protect from light
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

A 10 mg vial contains ~2 mg of protein.

Native low density lipoproteins from human plasma. Cholesterol-carrier lipoprotein responsible for delivery of lipids (cholesterol) from liver to tissues. (Composition: 78-81% lipid; 19-22% protein. Note: 10 mg vial contains 2 mg of protein.)

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

In 150 mM NaCl, 0.01% EDTA, pH 7.4.

Preparation Note

Prepared from plasma that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

This product does not contain preservatives, so it is recommended that it be used under a laminar flow hood. Following initial use, this product is stable for 1 week at 2-8°C.

Other Notes

Foster, J.D., et al. 1993. Endocrinology132, 337.
Retsky, K.L., et al. 1993. J. Biol. Chem. 268, 1304.
Fielding, C.J. 1992. FASEB J. 6, 3162.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable