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P3655

Sigma-Aldrich

Poly-L-ornithine hydrobromide

suitable for cell culture, Mol wt 30,000-70,000

Synonym(s):

L-Ornithine homopolymer hydrobromide

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.26

Product Name

Poly-L-ornithine hydrobromide, mol wt 30,000-70,000

form

powder

Quality Level

mol wt

30,000-70,000

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

color

white to off-white

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[Br-].NC(CCCN)C(=O)O.[H+]

InChI

1S/C5H12N2O2.BrH/c6-3-1-2-4(7)5(8)9;/h4H,1-3,6-7H2,(H,8,9);1H

InChI key

GWRQMKDBBHFVIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Poly-L-ornithine hydrobromide has been used to coat coverslips in culture vessels for culturing neural progenitor cells. It has also been used to coat culture plates for culturing cerebral cells of mice.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Poly-L-ornithine is a specialized coating that acts as a charge modifier. It is a polycationic synthetic amino acid polymer. It boosts nasal absorption of hydrophilic macromolecular drugs.

Analysis Note

Molecular weight based on viscosity. Also assayed by MALLS.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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