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Poly-ʟ-Lysine Hydrobromide

synthetic, mol wt ≥300,000, powder, γ-irradiated, suitable for cell culture, BioXtra

Synonym(s):

PDL HBr

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CAS Number:
25988-63-0
MDL number:
MFCD00237230
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
24898718
NACRES:
NA.75

product name

Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide, mol wt ≥300,000, lyophilized powder, γ-irradiated, BioXtra, suitable for cell culture

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

200

sterility

γ-irradiated

product line

BioXtra

form

lyophilized powder

mol wt

≥300,000

packaging

pkg of 5 mg

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

surface coverage

4 μg/cm2

impurities

<10% water (by Karl Fischer)

solubility

H2O: soluble 50 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Cl.NCCCCC(N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C18H38N6O4/c19-10-4-1-7-13(22)16(25)23-14(8-2-5-11-20)17(26)24-15(18(27)28)9-3-6-12-21/h13-15H,1-12,19-22H2,(H,23,25)(H,24,26)(H,27,28)/t13-,14-,15-/m0/s1

InChI key

WBSCNDJQPKSPII-KKUMJFAQSA-N

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Application

Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide has been used to coat:
  • 2-well plates before seeding muscle cells in a research study on rainbow trout myotube formation
  • flat bottom 96-well plates for in vitro neuronal stem cell differentiation
  • T75 flasks for primary astrocytic cultures

Biochem/physiol Actions

Poly-L-lysine serves as a coating substance to ensure better attachment of cells to culture surfaces. Research shows that plates coated with poly-L-lysine (PLL) demonstrated an accelerated cell growth rate. Culturing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on PLL-coated substrates has been found to safeguard the stemness properties of these cells and inhibit senescence. PLL-coated plates have demonstrated enhanced MSC growth and up-regulated the expression of genes associated with cell adhesion, differentiation, proliferation, and signaling. Moreover, porous PLL-coated surfaces have shown improvements in cell proliferation and the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs.

Components

Poly-L-lysine is a positively charged amino acid polymer with approximately one HBr per lysine residue. The hydrobromide allows the poly-L-lysine to be in a crystalline form soluble in water. A small amount of product may be found in the beta structure because the HBr interferes with hydrogen bonding between amino and either the carboxyl groups or N or O containing moieties.

Caution

Sterile solutions are stable for up to 2 years when stored at 2-8°C. It should be stored desiccated at -20°C.

Analysis Note

Molecular weight based on viscosity. Also assayed by MALLS.

Other Notes

For additional technical information on polyamino acids please visit the Polyamino acid FAQ resource.

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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