10X Trypsin HBSS without Calcium and Magnesium from Porcine

Trypsin is a porcine pancreas-derived enzyme that is commonly used for the dissociation and disaggregation of anchorage-dependent mammalian cells and tissues. The concentration of trypsin necessary to dislodge cells from their substrate is dependent primarily on the cell type and the age of the culture. Trypsin-EDTA solutions are used to release adherent cells from culture surfaces. They are generally composed of variable concentrations of natural porcine pancreas-derived trypsin and EDTA. Trypsin 1X solutions can range from 0.025% to 0.5%. The reasons for the range of concentrations are differences in required trypsin activity or potency; differences in incubation times; and cell line susceptibility. The concentration of trypsin necessary to dislodge cells from their substrate is dependent primarily on the cell type and the age of the culture. Various formulations should be tested to determine the best product for a specific application.