Collagen Type I (Biotin)

Store product at 4 degree C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable at -20 degree C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Recognizes conformational determinants on human type I collagen as demonstrated by ELISA. Exhibits <10% crossreactivity with collagen types II, III, IV, V and VI. Has not been tested for crossreactivity with other extracellular matrix proteins (e.g. laminin, fibronectin). Species Crossreactivity: May crossreact with type I collagen from other species.