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Isolation of Osteoblasts with Collagenase NB

Protocol Recommendations

In the following, application details for isolation of osteoblasts from murine and human bone tissue are presented.

Bone

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range &
Neutral Protease NB
1.5 - 2 PZ U/ml (NB 8), 
0.25 DMC U/ml (NP),
2 - 4 h, 37 °C 
Details
MouseResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.15 - 0.25 PZ U/ml, 
5 - 10 min, 37 °C**
Details

* 0.1 - 0.15 PZ U/ml final concentration after addition of adipose tissue
**0.2 PZ U/ml & 0.1 DMC U/ml final concentration after addition of adipose tissue
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Brief Product Information

Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range 
This product is characterized by a high collagenase activity (≥ 0.9 PZ U/mg) and reduced levels of proteolytic side activities.

Collagenase NB 4 Standard Grade 
This product shows a collagenase activity of ≥ 0.1 PZ U/mg and a balanced mix of proteolytic side activities. 

Neutral Protease NB  
This product is a protease from C. histolyticum. It has a proteolytic activity of ≥ 0.50 DMC U/mg. 

Isolation Note

The suggested Nordmark Collagenase NB concentrations and isolation conditions should be regarded as starting points. Collagenase NB dosage is recommended in PZ units to ensure consistent results. 
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