Product Name

Chondroitin sulfate A sodium salt from bovine trachea

General description

Chondroitin appears to play a regulatory role for chondrocytes, neural cells, and some tumor cells. Chondroitin sulfate B is used to study ß peptide (1-42) cytotoxicity.

Synonym

Alternating Copoly β-glucuronic acid-(1→3)-N-acetyl-β-galactosamine-4-sulfate-(1→4)

Purity

≥60% (type A, by ¹³CNMR)

CAS Number

39455-18-0

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White to Off-White Solid

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

As a large, negatively charged, hydrophilic molecule that is too inflexible to fold into a compact globular structure, chondroitin sulfate molecules form porous hydrated gels, providing mechanical support to tissue and allowing rapid diffusion of water-soluble molecules and migration of cells.

Application

Chondroitin appears to play a regulatory role for chondrocytes, neural cells, and some tumor cells. Chondroitin sulfate B is used to study ß peptide (1-42) cytotoxicity.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

2-8°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov