BUGA-Silk Fibroin Solutions, Sterile Filtrated, 50 mg/ml
Product Info
BUGA-Silk Fibroin Solutions, Sterile Filtrated, 50 mg/ml (BUGA-SF Solutions) contain fibroin protein, the basic building block of the silkworm cocoon. BUGA-SF Solutions have significant potential in medical applications due to their highly biocompatible and non-immune response-inducing properties. After the silk fibers are dissolved in the liquid fibroin solution, this solution can be used as an additive in culture or to create 3D scaffolds in tissue engineering studies. BUGA-SF Solutions consists of a light chain (Mw ~26 kDa) and a heavy chain (Mw ~390 kDa) linked by a disulfide bond. Its molecular weight is in the average range of 100 kDa. BUGA-SF Solutions has many positive intrinsic properties including shiny appearance, smooth texture, high biocompatibility and biodegradability, versatile processability, ease of functionalization, thermal stability, etc. and has properties that increase mechanical strength.
• Coatings • BUGA-SF Solutions is a light yellow solution with a concentration of 50 mg/ml, which can be diluted to the desired concentration using pure water.
• Films and electrospun fibers
• Sponges
• Hydrogels
• 3D Tissue Scaffolds
• Tissue Engineering
• Medical Devices
• Store at 2-8 ℃ as it is protein-based.
• Avoid frequent freezing and thawing cycles, as this can cause cross-linking in the product, leading to the loss of its soluble form.
• If not used for an extended period, store in aliquots at -20 or -70℃.
• Thaw the product under controlled conditions at +4 ℃.
• Mix the solution gently by light movements; avoid vortexing, shaking, or vigorous pipetting, as these actions may cause cross-linking.
• Store at +4 ℃ throughout its shelf life.
Recommendation: To prevent protein aggregation, do not leave the product dissolved for more than one week.
Product Technical Specifications
| Appearance | Transparent, cream | |
| Smell | No data available | |
Packing quantity | 20 ml-50 ml | |
| Storage Temperature | 2-8 ºC | |
| Shelf life | Maximum 3 weeks from date of production | |
| Concentration | ~50 mg/mL | |
| Characteristic | |
| Molecular Weight (kDa) | Average mol. weight 100 kDa | |
| Source | Bombyx mori silkworm |
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