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L3287

Escort™ IV Transfection Reagent

Lipid reagent for transient and stable transfection of mammalian and insect cells.

Synonym(s):

Gene delivery

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NACRES:
NA.25
UNSPSC Code:
41106502
Form:
liquid (aqueous solution)
Grade:
Molecular Biology
Technique(s):
transfection: suitable
Concentration:
1 mg/mL
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grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Level

100

form

liquid (aqueous solution)

usage

1 mL sufficient for 160-500 transfections

concentration

1 mg/mL

technique(s)

transfection: suitable

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Escort™ IV is a unique formulation of a proprietary polycationic lipid and a neutral non-transfecting lipid. This liposome-forming compound is used for transfection of nucleic acids into a wide variety of eukaryotic cell types.

Application

Suitable for transient and stable transfection of nucleic acids into cultured eukaryotic cells. Use approximately 4-16 μL Escort™ IV and 2 μg DNA per 6 cm cell culture plate. Protocol optimization provides very efficient transfection. For a list of cells that have been successfully transfected using Escort™ IV, see the Transfection Reagent Selection Guide.

Biochem/physiol Actions

A stable complex is formed when Escort™ IV is mixed with DNA in the absence of serum. The complexes are stable and can be directly added to the cell culture medium, where they fuse with the cell membrane, releasing the DNA into the cytoplasm. Note: complex formation is inhibited by serum, but once stable complexes have formed, the presence of serum is without consequence.

Features and Benefits

  • Suitable for stable and transient transfection
  • Optimized for a wide variety of cell lines
  • Low toxicity
  • Compatible with both serum and serum-free transfection protocols
  • Ideal for Sf9, Sf21 and S2 insect cells

Other Notes

Escort™ IV formulation:
1 mg/mL total lipid in water

Note the identity of the lipids used in Escort™ IV is confidential.

Legal Information

Escort is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Disclaimer

Do not freeze.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

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MKCQ8809
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Protocols

磷酸钙转染试剂盒实验方案

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Escort™ III Transfection Reagent Protocol

The product bulletin providin detailed use protocol for easy DNA transfection.

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Articles

细胞转染简介

转染是将DNA、RNA或蛋白质引入真核细胞的过程，用于研究和调节基因表达。因此，转染技术和实验方案作为分析工具，有助于表征遗传功能、蛋白质合成、细胞生长和发育。

Introduction to Cell Transfection

Transfection introduces genetic material into cells, aiding research in gene expression and cell biology.

How Transfection Works

This brief webinar provides an overview of what transfection is and the methods that are used to introduce DNA or RNA into eukaryotic cells.

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Transfection Reagent Selection Guide

Browse our convenient transfection reagent selection guide to match the best reagent for your specific cell line and application needs.

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SKUGTIN
L3287-1ML04061833950975
L3287-SAMPLE04061833950982