Glycogen, from bovine liver, ≥85%
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Glycogen, from bovine liver, ≥85% is a branched polymer of glucose synthesized by animal cells for energy storage and release that can be isolated from bovine liver. Glycogen, from bovine liver, ≥85% is a biochemical reagent that can be used for life science related research.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- CAS No.: 9005-79-2
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Storage:
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Biological Activity
Description
In Vitro
Glycogen, from bovine liver, ≥85% as a standard or substrate in assays to detect and quantify liver glycogen content[2].
Glycogen, from bovine liver, ≥85% can be used for carbohydrate storage and metabolism research and to study various enzymes such as alpha-glucosidase(s) (GAA) and glycogen phosphorylase(s) (GPase) [4].
Glycogen, from bovine liver, ≥85% can be used as a substrate to identify and characterize its metabolizing enzymes[4].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 9005-79-2
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Appearance Solid
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
[Glycogen, from bovine liver, ?5%]
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL
* "≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (268 KB)
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SDS (252 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Harris RC, et al. Glycogen, glycolytic intermediates and high-energy phosphates determined in biopsy samples of musculus quadriceps femoris of man at rest. Methods and variance of values. Scand J Clin Lab Invest. 1974 Apr;33(2):109-20. [Content Brief]
[2]. Cailotto C, et al. Daily rhythms in metabolic liver enzymes and plasma glucose require a balance in the autonomic output to the liver. Endocrinology. 2008 Apr;149(4):1914-25. [Content Brief]
[3]. Roach PJ. Glycogen and its metabolism. Curr Mol Med. 2002 Mar;2(2):101-20. [Content Brief]
[4]. Katona I, et al. Glycogenosome accumulation in the arrector pili muscle in Pompe disease. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2014 Feb 5;9:17. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)