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Green Fluorescent PLGA microspheres

50 μm average diameter

Synonym(s):

Green Fluorescent PLGA nanoparticles, Degradex® Fluorescent PLGA

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Linear Formula:
(C3H4O2)x(C2H2O2)y
UNSPSC Code:
12162002

description

Excitation/emission: 460/500 nm

Quality Level

100

form

powder

average diameter

50 μm

density

1.3 g/cm3

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Degradex® is made with poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) with an L/G ratio of 50/50 and a Mw of 30,000.
To re-constitute:
  • remove the product from freezer
  • wait until temperature rises to the ambient temperature
  • add DI water or buffer to the container
  • Vortex and sonicate for 5 minutes to ensure the microspheres are well suspended.

Application

Fluorescent PLGA particles for imaging and cell tracking in drug discovery. Particles can be used for fluorscent assays and drug delivery.

Legal Information

Degradex is a registered trademark of Phosphorex, Inc.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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