Merck, LP2-2MG, LDL, human

General description
LDL constitutes 50% of the total lipoprotein mass in plasma and is the major carrier of cholesterol and cholesteryl esters. LDL levels strongly correlate with coronary heart disease.

Molecular weight = 2,300,000. Da

Composition = 78-80% lipid, 22-20% protein

Density = 1.02 - 1.063 g/mL
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:

2,300,000

DENSITY:

1.02 - 1.063 g/mL
Product Source: Human plasma tested negative for HBsAg and HIV-I, HIV-II, HBc and Hepatitis C antibodies. All blood products should be treated as potentially infectious.
Physical form
Liquid in 150 mM NaCl, pH 7.4 with 0.01% EDTA. Prepared by sequential flotation ultracentrifugation technique using KBr for density adjustments. Protein is determined by modified Lowry method using BSA as the standard. COMPOSITION: 78-80% lipid, 22-20% protein; CHOLESTROL: 5/44 mg/mL (varies with lot) TRIGLYCERIDE: 1/67 mg/mL (varies with lot)
Preparation Note
Maintain at 2-8ºC in undiluted aliquots for up to 3 months. Do Not Freeze. All blood products should be treated as potentially infectious.
Analysis Note
≥95% of total lipoprotein content as determined by electrophoresis using a SPIFE Cholesterol gel for lipids and SDS-PAGE for proteins.
Other Notes
Replaces: LP2-10MG
Legal Information
CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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