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L4516

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Lipopolysaccharides from Escherichia coli O127:B8

BioXtra, suitable for cell culture, γ-irradiated

Synonym(s):

LPS

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EC Number:
297-473-0
MDL number:
MFCD00212998
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.75

biological source

Escherichia coli (O127:B8)

Quality Level

200

sterility

γ-irradiated

product line

BioXtra

form

lyophilized powder

purified by

gel-filtration chromatography

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

<1% Protein (Lowry)

solubility

H2O: 5 mg/mL, slightly hazy

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Lipopolysaccharides from Escherichia coli 0127:B8 has been used:
  • to study the LPS-induced macrophage survival in mice
  • to elicit the secretion of cytokines by cattle PBMC
  • to study apoptosis of highly susceptible macrophage cells in a LPS-induced proinflammatory environment
  • to perform autophagy assay in BV2 and BV2-LC3 cells
  • for stimulation of human monocytes, macrophages and mouse microglia cells
  • to induce pentraxin-3 expression in 293T cells
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 (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). Being an immunogenic antigen, it enhances immune responses to soluble antigens.

Reconstitution

Lipopolysaccharides are supplied as lyophilized, γ-irradiated powders. To reconstitute, add 1 ml sterile balanced salt solution or tissue culture medium to the vial (1 mg) and gently swirl until the powder dissolves. Reconstituted product may be further diluted to desired working concentrations using sterile balanced salt solution or tissue culture medium.

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

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