Collagen I, rat tail
Collagen I, rat tail
Gibco™

Collagen I, rat tail

Collagen I Rat Protein, Tail
Catalog NumberQuantity
A104830120 to 25 mL
Catalog number A1048301
Price (JPY)
44,700
Each
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20 to 25 mL

Collagen I, Rat Tail is the most common fibrillar collagen (90%) found in skin, bone, tendons, and other connective tissues. It is supplied at 3 mg/mL in a 20 mL vial providing the flexibility to dilute to lower concentrations. The detailed gelling procedure forms a firm, clear gel for 3D applications.

Collagen is a fibrous protein that consists of three α-chains that can combine to form a rope-like triple helix, providing tensile strength to the extracellular matrix (ECM) where it plays a key role in cell growth, differentiation, attachment, and cell migration. The α-chains contain GXY repeats. Glycine (G) is a small amino acid that fits well in the triple helix. X and Y are typically proline and hydroxyproline, which is critical for collagen stability. Type I is the most common fibrillar collagen (90%) and is mostly found in skin, bone, tendons, and other connective tissues.

Rat tail collagen I can be prepared as a clear gel providing a 3D matrix or surface coated on tissue culture plates as a substrate for culturing primary cells such as keratinocytes and hepatocytes. The rat tail collagen I offered here is supplied at a concentration of 3 mg/mL, providing the flexibility to dilute to lower concentrations.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Concentration3 to 4 mg/mL
Endotoxin Level≤10 EU/mL, ≤ 10 EU/mL
Product LineGibco™
Product TypeCollagen
Protein FormNative
Protein SubtypeCollagen
Quantity20 to 25 mL
Research CategoryExtracellular Matrix & Cell Adhesion
Shipping ConditionWet Ice
For Use With (Application)Cell Culture
FormLiquid
SpeciesRat
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Store in refrigerator (2–8°C) and protect from light.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How do the following compounds help cells attach in culture - collagen, gelatin, hydrated collagen, matrigel, poly-L-ornithine, poly-L-lysine, and poly-D-lysine?

The polystyrene that culture flasks are made of tends to have a negative charge. Many cell types will still attach because the plasticware is treated in a way to make them hydrophilic. However cell types that do not attach well to the plastic, or are grown in medium with little or no serum protein, will attach better if the plastic is coated with a protein/polymer which has an overall positive charge.

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Is the Collagen I, rat tail (Cat. No. A1048301) pepsin-digested?

No, the Collagen I, rat tail is not pepsin-digested.

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Do you have an alternative for the discontinued Coating Matrix Kit Protein (Cat. No. R011K)?

Unfortunately, we do not have an animal-origin-free alternative for the Coating Matrix Kit Protein (Cat. No. R011K).However, we offer Rat or Bovine collagen that can be used as coating matrices. Please see the product pages linked below:

Collagen I, bovine (Cat. No. A1064401)

Collagen I, rat tail (Cat. No. A1048301)

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Do you offer an alternative product for Collagen I, rat tail (Cat. No. A1048301), that can be prepared as a clear liquid gel for coating tissue culture plates?

An alternative for Collagen I, rat tail (Cat. No A1048301) is Collagen I, bovine (Cat. No A1064401). While the source of Collagen I is different, they can both be prepared as a clear gel providing a 3D matrix or surface coating on tissue culture plates as a substrate for culturing primary cells such as keratinocytes and hepatocytes.

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I would like to use Collagen I Rat Protein, Tail (Cat. No. A1048301) for coating cell culture dishes. In the first step of the thin coating protocol, what should I use to dilute the 17.4 M acetic acid stock solution to 20 mM?

You can just use water to dilute the acetic acid stock solution to 20 mM.

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