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Latex beads, polystyrene

1.1 μm mean particle size

Synonym(s):

Latex Microspheres, Polystyrene Beads, Polystyrene Microspheres

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41121800
NACRES:
NB.22

form

aqueous suspension

composition

Solids, 10%

packaging

pack of 1 mL
pack of 15 mL
pack of 2 mL

mean particle size

1.1 μm

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General description

Latex bead suspensions mostly contain polymer particles and water. It includes small amounts of surfactant, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium sulfate. Polystyrene microparticles are stabilized colloidal particles bearing a negative charge. Polymerization of styrene under certain conditions results in spontaneous coalescent bead formation leading to the formation of microparticles.

Application

Latex beads, polystyrene have been used:
  • in phagocytosis experiments
  • to provide a stimulated condition for adjusting the neutrophil count in cell suspension
  • to incubate macrophages for phagosome trafficking assays

Biochem/physiol Actions

Latex beads (polystyrene) are used in electron microscopy, cell counter calibration, antibody-mediated and agglutination diagnostics.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Several parameters of immune function, oxidative, and inflammatory stresses have been proposed as markers of health and predictors of longevity and mortality. However, it is unknown if any of these parameters can be used as predictors of survival in centenarians.
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Epithelial tissues require the removal and replacement of damaged cells to sustain a functional barrier. Dying cells provide instructive cues that can influence surrounding cells to proliferate, but how these signals are transmitted to their healthy neighbors to control cellular

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