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Polybrene® (CAS 28728-55-4)

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Alternate Names:
Hexadimethrine bromide; 1,5-Dimethyl-1,5-diazaundecamethylene polymethobromide
Application:
Polybrene® is a highly efficient infection reagent used to introduce retroviral vectors into mammalian cells
CAS Number:
28728-55-4
Molecular Weight:
374.20
Molecular Formula:
C13H30Br2N2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Polybrene® is a cationic polymer used to increase the efficiency of infection of certain cells with a retrovirus in cell culture. Polybrene® acts by neutralizing the charge repulsion between the virons and cell surface. It has other uses, including as a peptide carrier for protein sequencing.

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Polybrene®

sc-134220
1 ml
$27.00

Polybrene®

sc-134220A
50 ml
$265.00