Collagenase, Type II, powder - FAQs

Yes, Collagenase, Type II, powder can be reconstituted in DMEM or MEM alpha as long as the Mg and Ca concentrations in the medium are similar.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

1. Add 1 mL Hanks' Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) with calcium and magnesium directly to 1 g vial of Collagenase. Vortex gently to ensure complete dissolution. Transfer to a clean tube.
2. Determine volume of HBSS (with calcium and magnesium) required to bring collagenase solution to 100 U/µL (1000X stock solution). The activity is lot- specific. Rinse vial with this volume of HBSS (with calcium and magnesium), and combine. Filter sterilize 1000X stock solution with a low protein binding filtration unit.
Example: Assuming the lot you have purchased has an activity of 265 U/mg, this lot will have 265000 Units per mL when you reconstitute collagenase into HBSS (with calcium and magnesium) at 1 g/mL. In order to dilute 265000 U/L to 100000 U/mL (= 100 U/µL), you need to dilute the 1 g/mL enzyme solution 2.65 fold.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

Please use this selection chart that compares our cell dissociation reagents (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/cell-culture/mammalian-cell-culture/reagents/trypsin.html).

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within ourMammalian Cell Culture Basics Support Center.