Insulin

CAS No.: 11070-73-8

C254H377N65O75S6=5733.49

Grade: br

Content: ≥ 27 USP units/mg (HPLC)

Loss on drying: ≤ 10.0%

Physicochemical Properties: white or off white crystalline powder. Almost insoluble in water, ethanol, chloroform or ether; Soluble in mineral acid (inorganic acid) or hydroxide alkali solution. It is composed of two peptide chains a and B. Acid base: amphoteric, isoelectric point pi5.35 ~ 5.45

Purpose: biochemical research. Insulin is the only hormone in the body that reduces blood glucose and promotes the synthesis of glycogen, fat and protein at the same time. The mechanism of action belongs to receptor tyrosine kinase mechanism.

Storage: -20 ° C

Reference Manual:

The concentration of insulin in serum-free medium is generally 5~20mg/l. For different cell lines, the most appropriate concentration needs to be selected.

Insulin is supplied in crystalline powder and frozen below -18 ℃. Dissolve it before use. Generally, hydrochloric acid solution (10mm) is used to make a stock solution containing 1~2mg insulin per 1ml, and then sterilize and filter it. After subpackaging, the filtrate can be stored at -20 ℃ for 6 months. Repeated freezing and thawing should be avoided.