Lipoprotein a, [Lp(a)], Human Plasma

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MW: 280,000-700,000 Da

Buffer: 1X PBS with 0.05% NaN3

Density: 1.063-1.1 g/ml; Composition: 60-65% lipid, 27% protein, 8% carbohydrate

Storage: 2-6 Degrees C; Do NOT Freeze; Store Away from Light

Shelf Life: minimum 6 months remaining

In a normal fasting individual, Lp(a) concentrations range from 20-760 mg/L. Lp(a) levels are associated with premature atherosclerosis; thus elevated Lp(a) is considered a high risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Purity: Essentially free of other plasma lipoproteins as determined by electrophoresis using a SPIFE Vis Cholesterol gel kit for lipids and Coomassie Blue for proteins. Greater than 95% of total lipoprotein content by electrophoresis.

Prepared from fresh, non-frozen plasma shown to be non reactive for HBsAg, anti-HCV, anti-HBc, and negative for anti-HIV 1 & 2 by FDA-required tests.

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