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Trypsin-EDTA 0.5%
Ultra-pure Trypsin-EDTA at 0.5% for routine dissociation of adherent mammalian cells.
- Ultra-pure trypsin, a serine protease, for detaching adherent cells
- Performs best at 37°C and pH 7.3 to 8.5
Description
Background
PurMa™ Trypsin-EDTA 0.5% contains ultra-pure trypsin. Furthermore, trypsin is one of the members of the serine protease family which goes through a set of intracellular signaling that results in the activation of this enzyme in the pancreas. Cell culture laboratories widely use trypsin to dissociate the adherent cells for routine cell culture. The Trypsin family is conservative. Trypsin performs the best at 37°C and at the PH 7.3-8.5.
Trypsin Activity
Trypsin cleaves its substrates: IGDKLIPA unless these amino acids are followed by proline. PurMa™ Trypsin is HPLC purified 99% purity for bovine pancreas. Moreover, optical rotatory dispersion of trypsin in the presence of calcium shows a major conformational transition between 40 and 45° which results in deactivation of trypsin. Therefore, all the buffers needed to be Ca+2 & Mg+2 free for the proper function of this enzyme.
PurMa™ Trypsin Deactivates Mycoplasma in your Cell Culture
Trypsin treatment abolishes the ability of mycoplasmas to attach to the cells. Mycoplasma is one of the common and slowly deteriorating contaminations in cell culture, especially due to the invisibility of the contamination. PurMa Biologics manufactures all the reagents you need to fight mycoplasma in your cell culture. The presence of a trace of SDS and other detergents leads to a decrease in the trypsin activity.
Preparation
The activity of this enzyme is further modulated by the sulfation of Tyr154. To overcome the mentioned issue, we use our most sophisticated water quality to ensure the absence of Mg+2 and Ca+2 as well as other heavy metals, please click here: PurMa™ Ultra-Pure Cell Culture Suited Water (Cat# P3W110102)
Additionally, we include 2mM EDTA as it chelates metals such as calcium, magnesium, lead, mercury, copper, iron…
Features and Benefits
- PurMa™ Trypsin does not contain calcium or magnesium ions or any other heavy metals.
- PurMa™ Trypsin does not contain serine protease inhibitors, including DFP, TLCK, APMSF, AEBSEF.
- PurMa™ Trypsin does not contain Phytates or salts of phytic acid, such as myo-inositol which is commonly present in cell culture media and inhibits trypsin activity.
- PurMa™ Trypsin has been rigorously evaluated for yeast, mold, mycoplasma, and endotoxin contamination.
Concentrations
PurMa Biologics manufactures 0.05%, 0.25%,0.5%, 2.5% and 5% Trypsin with EDTA as well as without EDTA in phenol red or without phenol red. Moreover, PurMa™ Trypsin is made in Hanks’ Buffer with 2mM EDTA (pH 7.8).
Formulation
The complete formulation can be found here: 0.5% Trypsin with EDTA
References
- Fate of trypsin and chymotrypsin in the human small intestine. Goldberg et al. 1969 Jun;10(6):477-83. doi: 10.1136/gut.10.6.477. PMID: 5786145.
- Adhesion of mycoplasmas to eukaryotic cells. Razin et al. Ciba Found Symp. 1981;80:98-118. doi: 10.1002/9780470720639.ch8. PMID: 6790254.
- Effects of hyaluronidase, trypsin, and EDTA on surface composition and topography during detachment of cells in culture. Vogel KG. Exp Cell Res. 1978 May;113(2):345-57. doi: 10.1016/0014-4827(78)90375-0. PMID: 122554.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Red, clear liquid |
| pH | 7.8 ± 0.1 |
| Osmolality | 275-360 mOsm/L |
| Endotoxin | NMT< 2EU/mL |
| Mycoplasma | Negative |
| Suitability | Suitable for mammalian cell culture |
| Additive | EDTA |
| Indicator | Phenol red |
| Mycoplasma Detection | Negative |
| Sterility Tested | Sterile filtered using 0.22 µm filter |
| Form | Liquid |
| Shipping Condition | Room temperature |
Learn more: What Is Trypsin?
Additional information
| Condition | Trypsin 0.5%, Standard Formulation, Trypsin 0.5%, Without Sodium Bicarbonate, Trypsin 0.5%, Without Calcium Chloride, Trypsin 0.5%, Without Glucose |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 x 100 ml, 6 x 100 ml, 1 x 500 ml, 6 x 500 ml |
| Phenol Red | With Phenol Red, Without Phenol Red |
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA): Available upon request for your specific order — email info@purmabiologics.com and we will send the current lot documentation.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Available upon request — email info@purmabiologics.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use trypsin with or without EDTA?
EDTA chelates calcium and magnesium, which weakens cadherin mediated adhesion and makes detachment faster and gentler. Choose EDTA free when downstream work is sensitive to chelation, or when you need to preserve calcium dependent surface proteins.
Why are my cells not detaching?
The three usual causes are serum carryover inhibiting the trypsin, the reagent being used cold rather than at 37 degrees C, and an over confluent monolayer. Wash the monolayer with a cation free buffer such as PBS first, since even a trace of serum will block the enzyme.
Can I over trypsinise my cells?
Yes, and it is a common hidden problem. Extended exposure strips surface proteins, lowers viability and skews downstream staining. Watch the monolayer and stop the reaction with serum containing medium or a defined inhibitor as soon as cells round up and release.
How should I store Trypsin-EDTA 0.5%?
Store frozen at minus 20 degrees C and aliquot on first thaw. Repeated freeze and thaw cycles reduce enzymatic activity, which shows up as gradually slower detachment over time.
What concentration should I use?
0.25 percent is standard for routine passaging of robust adherent lines, and 0.05 percent is gentler for primary cells and sensitive lines. Higher is not better, since the aim is the lowest concentration and shortest time that releases the monolayer cleanly.
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