Description

Versican is a high-purity biochemical reagent widely recognized for its role in proteoglycan research and cell biology studies. This compound is essential for investigating extracellular matrix composition, cellular signaling pathways, and tissue development processes. It is a critical material for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and advanced biomaterials sectors.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies of proteoglycan structure, function, and metabolism within the extracellular matrix.
• Cell Culture & Tissue Engineering: Employed to investigate cell-matrix interactions, adhesion, migration, and differentiation for regenerative medicine applications.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a key antigen or target in the development of immunoassays and diagnostic kits for conditions related to connective tissue disorders.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized in drug discovery programs targeting inflammation, cancer metastasis, and cardiovascular diseases where versican plays a pathophysiological role.
• Biomaterial Science: Incorporated into studies designing novel scaffolds and hydrogels that mimic native tissue environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Versican
CAS No.	126968-45-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Versican Proteoglycan; CSPG2 (Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan 2); PG-M; Hyalectan; Glial Hyaluronate-Binding Protein; ERVR; WGN1; Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan Core Protein 2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Versican is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical research applications. Each lot is accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and biological activity are available upon request, supporting compliance with rigorous research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification	Conforms (SDS-PAGE, Immunoblot)
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	> 90%
Protein Content	Determined by BCA or similar assay
Biological Activity	Assessed by functional assay (e.g., cell binding)
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/μg (for cell culture grade)
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate buffered aqueous solutions

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.