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L8274

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Lipopolysaccharides from Escherichia coli O26:B6

≥10,000 EU/mg, purified by phenol extraction

Synonym(s):

LPS

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CAS Number:
93572-42-0
EC Number:
297-473-0
MDL number:
MFCD00164401
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25
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biological source

Escherichia coli (O26:B6)

Quality Level

200

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥10,000 EU/mg

purified by

phenol extraction

impurities

<3% Protein (Lowry)

color

white to faint yellow

solubility

water: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

This product is phenol extract from E. coli serotype O26:B6. The source strain is ATCC 12795. LPS from serotype 026:B6 is the only LPS from E. coli which exhibits short chain-length behavior on SDS-PAGE. The short chain-length of this LPS is closer to that of the mutant rough strain LPS. This LPS serotype has been used at 1 ug/ml to stimulate neutrophils.

Application

Lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) are characteristic components of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria. LPS and its lipid A moiety stimulate cells of the innate immune system by the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a member of the Toll-like receptor protein family, which recognizes common pathogen-associated molecular-patterns (PAMPs).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are localized in the outer layer of the membrane and are, in noncapsulated strains, exposed on the cell surface. They contribute to the integrity of the outer membrane, and protect the cell against the action of bile salts and lipophilic antibiotics.

Preparation Note

The product is soluble in water (5 mg/ml) or cell culture medium (1 mg/ml) yielding a hazy, faint yellow solution. A more concentrated, though still hazy, solution (20 mg/ml) has been achieved in aqueous saline after vortexing and warming to 70-80 oC. Lipopolysaccharides are molecules that form micelles in every solvent. Hazy solutions are observed in water and phosphate buffered saline. Organic solvents do not give clearer solutions. Methanol yields a turbid suspension with floaters, while water yields a homogeneously hazy solution.

Other Notes

To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Lipopolysaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

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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0000398621
0000369280
0000398621
0000325075
0000369280

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    1. This product has not been tested for use in animal models. The dosage would have to be determined by the researcher. The L8274 is prepared by phenol extraction. This method of preparation may allow for trace amounts of solvent. For in vitro use, it would be recommended for the product to be further purified by gel-filtration. Please see product L2762: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/sigma/l2762.

      A pre-sterilized version of this product is offered that is tested for use in cell culture. Please see product L2654: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/sigma/l2654

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