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Human Applications

Protocol Recommendations

In the following, application details for cell isolation from human tissue are presented.

Adipose/Fat

Adipocytes & Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
MurineResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.2 - 0.3 PZ U/ml*
30 - 60 min, 37 °C
Details
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.2 - 0.3 PZ U/ml*,
30 - 60 min, 37 °C
Details
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.2 - 0.3 PZ U/ml*,
30 - 60 min , 37 °C
Details

Stromal Vascular Fraction (Stem Cells) 

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanClinicCollagenase AF-1 GMP Grade &
Neutral Protease AF GMP Grade
0.4 PZ U/ml & 0.2 DMC U/ml**,
50 min, 37 °C
Details & Laboratory Note
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.12 - 0.25 PZ U/ml, 45 - 60 min, 37 °CPublication 1 & Publication 2

* 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

Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Adipose Tissue

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 4G Proved Grade1 mg/ml (w/w), 37 ⁰C, 30 minPublication

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​​​​​​​

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Cartilage

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade 0.3 - 0.4 PZ U/ml, 
4 - 16 h, 37 °C
Details
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade 0.3 - 0.4 PZ U/ml,
4 - 16 h, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Colon

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+ Collagenase NB 4G Proved Grade 0.5 - 1 PZ U/ml,
RT
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Embryonic Stem Cells

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade1.25 mg/ml,
4min , 37 °C
Publication

Gastric/Intestine

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 4G Proved Grade0.5 PZ U/ml,
1 h, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​

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Heart

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 4G Proved Grade 0.25 - 0.35 PZ U/ml,
10 - 20 min, 37 °C
Details
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.25 - 0.35 PZ U/ml,
10 - 20 min, 37 °C
Details

Liver

Hepatocytes

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 4G Proved Grade 0.25 - 0.35 PZ U/ml,
10 - 20 min, 37 °C
Details
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.25 - 0.35 PZ U/ml,
10 - 20 min, 37 °C
Details

Human Liver Stem Cells (HLSC)

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 1Neutral Protease NB0.6 mg/ml NB 1, 0.73 mg/ml NP NB, 37 ⁰CPublication

Lung

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range3.5 - 5.5 PZ U/ml,
3 - 5 h, 37 °C
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Muscle

Cardiomyocytes from cardiac muscle tissue:

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range0.8 - 1.0 PZ U/ml, 
2 - 3.5 h, 37 °C
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 Myocytes from skeletal muscle tissue:

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range0.4 - 0.6 PZ U/ml,
37 °C
Details​​​​​​​

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Neural

Neural

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade 0.15 - 0.25 PZ U/ml, 30 - 60 min, 37 °CDetails
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade 0.15 - 0.25 PZ U/ml, 30 - 60 min, 37 °CDetails

 Schwann cells from neuronal tissue

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 1 GMP Grade &
Neutral Protease NB GMP Grade 
0.5 PZ U/ml, 2 DCM U/ml, 
18 h, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Pancreas

Acinar cells from pancreatic tissue

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range0.05 - 0.1 PZ U/ml, 
1 h, 37 °C
Details

 Islet of Langerhans from pancreatic tissue

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 1 Premium Grade &
Neutral Protease NB
Per gram tissue:
20 PZ U (NB 1),
0.8 - 1.5 DMC U (NP),
15 - 30 min, 37 °C
 
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 1 GMP Grade &
Neutral Protease NB GMP Grade
Per gram tissue:
20 PZ U (NB 1),
0.8 - 1.5 DMC U (NP),
15 - 30 min, 37 °C
 

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Reproductive

Amnion and chorion cells from human fetal tissue

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range3.5 - 5.5 PZ U/ml,
3 - 5 h, 37 °C
Details

Endometrial cells from human cervical tissue 

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.2 - 0.3 PZ U/ml, 
30 min, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.2 - 0.3 PZ U/ml, 
30 min, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​

Endothelia cells from human foreskin and umbilical vein

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
Human
(HDMEC)
ResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.5 - 0.7 PZ U/ml, 
0.5 - 2 h, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​
Human
(HDMEC)
ClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.5 - 0.7 PZ U/ml, 
0.5 - 2 h, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​
Human
(HUVEC)
ResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.15 - 0.25 PZ U/ml, 
0.5 - 2 h, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​
Human
(HUVEC)
ClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.15 - 0.25 PZ U/ml, 
0.5 - 2 h, 37 °C
Details​​​​​​​

Tumor cells from breast and uterus

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range3.5 - 5.5 PZ U/ml,
3 - 5 h, 37 °C
 

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Skin

Endothelia cells from human foreskin

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads

Human
(HDMEC)

ResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.5 - 0.7 PZ U/ml, 
0.5 - 2 h, 37 °C
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Human
(HDMEC)

ClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.5 - 0.7 PZ U/ml, 
0.5 - 2 h, 37 °C
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 Fibroblasts from human skin

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 4G Proved Grade0.26 PZ U/ml,
2 h, 37 °C
Details

Melanoma Cells from Human Skin

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.001 PZ U/ml, 3 h, 37°CPublication

Thyroid

Epithelia cells from human thyroid glands

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.25 - 0.3 PZ U/ml, 
RT
Details
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.25 - 0.3 PZ U/ml, 
RT
Details

Tumor cells from human thyroid glands

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range3.5 - 5.5 PZ U/ml,
3 - 5 h, 37 °C
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Tumor

Tumor Tissue Human from Brain

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Neutral Protease NB            0.11 DMC U/ml       Contact us

Tumor Tissue from Human Breast, Thyroid Gland or Lung

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 8 Broad Range3.5 - 5.5 PZ U/ml,
3 - 5 h, 37 °C
Details

Tumor Tissue from Human Colon

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearch+Collagenase NB 4G Proved Grade0.5 - 1 PZ U/ml, RTDetails

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Umbilical Cord

Endothelia cells from umbilical vein

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
Human
(HUVEC)
ResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.15 - 0.25 PZ U/ml, 
0.5 - 2 h, 37 °C
Details
Human 
(HUVEC)
ClincCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.15 - 0.25 PZ U/ml, 
0.5 - 2 h, 37 °C
Details

Stem cells from human Whartons's jelly

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanResearchCollagenase NB 4 Standard Grade0.13 - 0.15 PZ U/ml,
1 - 6 h , 37 °C
 
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade0.13 - 0.15 PZ U/ml,
1 - 6 h , 37 °C
 

Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Umbilical Cord

SpeciesApplication FieldEnzymesExperimental ConditionsDownloads
HumanClinicCollagenase NB 6 GMP Grade 1 IU/ml with 1 IU/ml hyaluronidase, 2.5 hours, 37 ⁰CPublication

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Brief Product Information

Collagenase NB 6 GMP Grade  
This collagenase has an activity of ≥ 0.1 PZ U/mg and a balanced mix of proteolytic side activities. It is manufactured according to GMP guidelines and sterile according to European Pharmacopoeia.

Collagenase NB 1 Premium Grade
This product is a highly purified collagenase with a high collagenolytic activity (≥ 3.0 PZ U/mg) and very low proteolytic side activities. It is also available as GMP conformant Collagenase NB 1 GMP Grade.

Neutral Protease NB
This product is a protease from C. histolyticum. It has a proteolytic activity of ≥ 0.50 DMC U/mg. It is also available as GMP conformant Neutral Protease NB GMP Grade. 

Collagenase AF-1 GMP Grade
This collagenase is a highly purified enzyme with a high collagenase activity of  ≥ 3.00 U/mg.  It is produced under GMP guidelines and completely free of any animal based components.

Neutral Protease AF GMP Grade
This neutral protease is a highly purified enzyme with a proteolytic activity of ≥ 0.50 DMC U/mg. It is produced under GMP guidelines and completely free of any animal based components.

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 7D Gentle Grade
This product is characterized by a slightly higher collagenase activity with low tryptic activities ideal to preserve cell-surface proteins.

Collagenase NB 4G Proved Grade
This product has a collagenase activity of ≥ 0.18 PZ U/mg and a balanced mix of proteolytic side activities.

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

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 and DMC units for Neutral Protease NB to ensure consistent results.
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