Glycogen, polymer of glucose (ab146544)
Key features and details
- Branched polymer of glucose synthesized by animal cells for energy storage and release.
- CAS Number: 9005-79-2
Soluble in water
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Glycogen, polymer of glucose -
Description
Branched polymer of glucose synthesized by animal cells for energy storage and release. -
Biological description
Branched polymer of glucose synthesized by animal cells for energy storage and release. It is an analog of starch, has a similar structure to amylopectin, and functions as a secondary long-term energy storage. Used as a carrier substance for nucleic acid precipitation. Acts as an inert carrier which significantly increases the recovery of extracted DNA and RNA by ethanol precipitation.
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General notes
Molecular weight: 25000-100000.
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CAS Number
9005-79-2 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular formula
(C6H10O5)n -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water
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Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
