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Poly-ʟ-Lysine Hydrobromide

synthetic, mol wt 30,000-70,000, powder, γ-irradiated, suitable for cell culture, BioXtra

Synonym(s):

PLL HBr

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CAS Number:
25988-63-0
MDL number:
MFCD00237230
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
24899014
NACRES:
NA.75

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Product Name

Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide, mol wt 30,000-70,000, 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

30,000-70,000

packaging

pkg of 5 mg

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

surface coverage

4 μg/cm2

solubility

H2O: soluble 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

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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General description

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. Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide is a nonspecific attachment factor in promoting cell adhesion to the substratum.

Application

Recommended as a cell culture substratum when using 0.5 ml of a 0.1 mg/ml solution to coat 25 cm2. Optimal conditions for attachment must be determined for each cell line and application.
Poly-L-lysine hydrobromide has been used to adhere the dissociated cells of cortical tissues into the culture plates. It has also been used to treat slides, to fix samples on it for immunohistochemical analysis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Poly-L-lysine is employed as a coating substance to facilitate improved cell attachment to culture surfaces. Research indicates that plates coated with poly-L-lysine (PLL) exhibit an accelerated cell growth rate. When mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are cultured on PLL-coated substrates, it helps preserve their stemness properties and prevents senescence. PLL-coated plates promote enhanced MSC growth and up-regulation of genes associated with cell adhesion, differentiation, proliferation, and signaling. Furthermore, porous PLL-coated surfaces have been shown to enhance cell proliferation and support the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs.

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.
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.

Disclaimer

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

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Protocols

Poly-L-Lysine Cell Attachment Protocol

Adhere cells to solid substrates using poly-lysine, which enhances electrostatic interaction between negatively charged ions of the cell membrane and the culture surface.

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