Description : |
In a normal fasting individual, low density lipoprotein concentrations range from 2.0 - 3.5 g/L. LDL constitutes 50% of the total lipoprotein mass in plasma and is the major carrier of cholesterol and cholesteryl esters. LDL levels strongly correlate with coronary heart disease. |
Source : |
Human Plasma |
Species : |
Human |
Form : |
Liquid |
Molecular Mass : |
MW: 2,300,000 |
Endotoxin : |
<= 10 eu/mg by pyrosate lal clot>=> |
Purity : |
Single arc by IEP against antisera to whole human serum. Essentially free of other plasma lipoproteins as determined by electrophoresis using a SPIFE Vis Cholesterol gel kit for lipids and Coomassie Blue for proteins. Greater than 95% of total lipoprotein |
Usage : |
For research or further manufacturing use only. |
Quality Control Test : |
Shown to be non reactive for HBsAg, anti-HCV, anti-HBc, and negative for anti-HIV 1 & 2 by FDA approved tests. |
Stability : |
Open under a laminar ow hood<= 7 days once>=> |
Storage : |
2-6°C, away from light. Do Not Freeze |
Concentration : |
1.02-1.063 g/ml |
Storage Buffer : |
150 mM NaCl, pH 7.4, and 0.01% EDTA |