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TRUEPVAF

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TrueGel3D Polymer

modified for fast gelling (FAST-PVA)

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352207
NACRES:
NA.71

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−70°C

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General description

PVA polymers are functionalized with thiol-reactive maleimide groups, which react rapidly with thiol groups of crosslinkers to form hydrogels in few seconds. The thiol-reactive maleimide groups are also compatible to conjugate polymers with bioactive factors. The thioglycerol is used to maintain hydrogel strength and also as a control to compare cellular behavior in peptide-modified versus unmodified hydrogels. The buffers (pH7.2 and pH 5.5) are used to control pH and osmotic conditions to optimize time for gelation.

Application

FAST-PVA polymer is used with crosslinkers (CD/PEG crosslinkers) to establish stable hydrogels.

Features and Benefits

  • Contains synthetic polymer (PVA) functionalized with maleimide groups for quick gelation
  • Non degradable polymer

Components

TRUEPVAF contains FAST-PVA solution in phosphate buffer, TrueGel3D thioglycerol and water.

Caution

Avoid frequent freeze-thaw cycles and store FAST-PVA polymer in small portions.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H290

Precautionary Statements

P234 - P390

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. 1

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Articles

True Gel3D™ Hydrogel Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot TrueGel3D™ hydrogel formation and cell viability issues with RGD-degradable polymer and CD cell-degradable crosslinker.

TrueGel3D™ Hydrogel for 3D Cell Culture

TrueGel3D™ is a synthetic hydrogels platform for 3D cell culture that aim to mimic the natural extracellular environment for more physiological culture conditions

Protocols

Advanced Protocol: How to Customize your TrueGel3D™ Hydrogel

An advanced protocol is available for TrueGel 3D kits for 3D cell culture for peptides concentration or stiffness optimisation

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