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Agarose

Ultra-low Gelling Temperature

Synonym(s):

3,6-Anhydro-α-L-galacto-β-D-galactan

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41105317
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

algae (marine)

Quality Level

type

Type IX

form

powder

EEO

≤0.05

mp

≤50 °C (0.8% gel)

transition temp

gel point 8-17 °C

InChI

1S/C24H38O19/c25-1-5-9(27)11(29)12(30)22(38-5)41-17-8-4-36-20(17)15(33)24(40-8)43-18-10(28)6(2-26)39-23(14(18)32)42-16-7-3-35-19(16)13(31)21(34)37-7/h5-34H,1-4H2/t5-,6-,7+,8+,9+,10+,11+,12-,13+,14-,15+,16-,17-,18+,19+,20+,21-,22+,23+,24+/m1/s1

InChI key

MJQHZNBUODTQTK-WKGBVCLCSA-N

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Application


  • Hexagonal Boron Nitride Quantum Dots Embedded on Layer-by-Layer Films for Peroxidase-Assisted Colorimetric Detection of beta-Galactosidase Producing Pathogens.: Demonstrates the innovative application of agarose in the development of diagnostic tools by embedding boron nitride quantum dots in agarose films for enzymatic colorimetric detection, highlighting its potential in biochemical assays and pathogen detection (Majumdar et al., 2024).

  • Age, sex and breed effect on laboratory parameters in natural Babesia canis infection.: This study uses agarose gel electrophoresis for analyzing blood samples in veterinary medicine, showcasing its application in disease diagnostics and research (Janjic et al., 2024).

  • Magnetic quaternary ammonium polymer bearing porous agarose for selective extraction of Aristolochic acids in the plasma.: Highlights the role of agarose in creating sophisticated extraction media for bioactive compounds, which is critical for advancing analytical techniques in toxicology and pharmacology (Liu et al., 2024).

Agarose is low melting and recommended for use in recovery and cloning for 200 – 25kB for DNA, RNA gel electrophoresis. Also, it can be used for cell culture and viral plaque assay.

Analysis Note

The following is a list of properties associated with our agaroses:
Sulfate content - used as an indicator of purity, since sulfate is the major ionic group present.
Gel strength - the force that must be applied to a gel to cause it to fracture.
Gel point - the temperature at which an aqueous agarose solution forms a gel as it cools. Agarose solutions exhibit hysteresis in the liquid-to-gel transition - that is, their gel point is not the same as their melting temperature.
Electroendosmosis (EEO) - a movement of liquid through the gel. Anionic groups in an agarose gel are affixed to the matrix and cannot move, but dissociable counter cations can migrate toward the cathode in the matrix, giving rise to EEO. Since electrophoretic movement of biopolymers is usually toward the anode, EEO can disrupt separations because of internal convection.

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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Charles B Kimmel et al.
PloS one, 5(3), e9475-e9475 (2010-03-12)
The morphologies of individual bones are crucial for their functions within the skeleton, and vary markedly during evolution. Recent studies have begun to reveal the detailed molecular genetic pathways that underlie skeletal morphogenesis. On the other hand, understanding of the
Desislava Yanakieva et al.
Scientific reports, 10(1), 10182-10182 (2020-06-25)
In this study, we present a straightforward approach for functional cell-based screening by co-encapsulation of secretor yeast cells and reporter mammalian cells in millions of individual agarose-containing microdroplets. Our system is compatible with ultra-high-throughput selection utilizing standard fluorescence-activated cell sorters
A Prunet et al.
Lab on a chip, 20(21), 4016-4030 (2020-09-26)
Emerging evidence suggests the importance of mechanical stimuli in normal and pathological situations for the control of many critical cellular functions. While the effect of matrix stiffness has been and is still extensively studied, few studies have focused on the
Matthew J Anderson et al.
eLife, 9 (2020-11-20)
During vertebrate development, the presomitic mesoderm (PSM) periodically segments into somites, which will form the segmented vertebral column and associated muscle, connective tissue, and dermis. The periodicity of somitogenesis is regulated by a segmentation clock of oscillating Notch activity. Here
Gianluca Vadalà et al.
Spine, 38(6), E319-E324 (2013-01-18)
Descriptive anatomical study on ovine and human cadaveric lumbar spinal segments. To describe the alternative transpedicular approach to deliver therapeutic agents into intervertebral disc (IVD). The present delivery approach of therapeutic agents (growth factors/cells/hydrogels) within the IVD is through injection

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