Description
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