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L6037

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Escort™ II Transfection Reagent

Lipid formulation for nucleic acid transfections

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352200

grade

for molecular biology

form

dried film

usage

1.5 mL sufficient for 150 transfections

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Escort™ II is a unique formulation of a proprietary cationic lipid and the neutral lipid DOPE. This liposome-forming compound is used for transfection of nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells.

Application

Suitable for transient and stable transfection of nucleic acids into cultured eukaryotic cells. Use approximately 25 μl Escort™ II and 5 μg DNA (in provided unique DNA Dilution buffer) per 6 cm cell culture plate. Protocol optimization provides very efficient transfection. The following cells have been successfully transfected using Escort™ II:

B16-F0
BHK-21
CHO-K1
COS-1
COS-7
CV-1
D. mel (S2)
F9
HepG2
HEK293
HeLa
HUVEC
K562
L929
MDCK
NIH3T3
P19
PC-12
Vero

Features and Benefits

  • Suitable for stable and transient transfection
  • High efficiency for a wide variety of cell types
  • Compatible with both serum and serum-free transfection protocols
  • Low toxicity

Components

Escort™ II Transfection Kit (0.75 mL) contains:
0.75 mL Escort II Reagent (L6037)
0.8 mL Hydration Buffer (B1180)
4 mL DNA Dilutent (D6813)

Escort™ II Transfection Kit (1.5 mL) contains:
1.5 mL Escort II Reagent (L6037)
1.6 mL Hydration Buffer (B1180)
4 mL DNA Dilutent (D6813)

Note the formulation of Escort™ II is confidential.

Caution

Do not freeze.

Principle

A stable complex is formed when Escort™ II is mixed with DNA in the absence of serum. The complexes are stable and can be directly added to the cell culture medium, where they fuse with the cell membrane, releasing the DNA into the cytoplasm. Note: complex formation is inhibited by serum, but once stable complexes have formed, the presence of serum is without consequence.

Legal Information

Escort is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

L6037-.75ML:
L6037-1.5ML:
L6037-BULK:
L6037-1.5ML-PW:
L6037-VAR:
L6037-.75ML-PW:

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