Stratum Biomatrix

Product Specification

SBM-COL1

Tilapia-Derived Type 1 Atelo-Collagen

Ultra-pure, non-mammalian collagen engineered for demanding biomedical research. Produced from sustainably sourced Nile tilapia at Discovery Park, Kent.

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Available Formats

Stratum-Gel

Solubilised liquid at 3–5 mg/mL — for 2D cell plate coating and routine 3D cell culture hydrogels

SBM-COL1-S

Stratum-Sponge

Lyophilised dry powder/sponge — for electrospinning, custom hydrogel synthesis, and bioprinting

SBM-COL1-L100
CAS9007-34-5

Quality & Purity

Analytical Specifications

>95%Protein PuritySDS-PAGE

Single band under reducing conditions; no visible degradation products

<0.1 EU/mgEndotoxin LevelLAL Assay

Limulus Amebocyte Lysate chromogenic endpoint method

≥35°CThermal Stability (Tm)DSC

Differential Scanning Calorimetry; physiologically compatible gelation

100%BSE/TSE-FreeNon-Mammalian Source

Eliminates all risk of bovine/porcine prion contamination

<50 ppmResidual DNAqPCR

Quantitative PCR for host cell DNA residuals

≥90%Triple Helix IntegrityCD Spectroscopy

Circular dichroism confirms native triple-helical conformation

Product Identity

Molecular Characterisation

Product NameSBM-COL1
Source SpeciesOreochromis niloticus (Nile Tilapia)
Tissue SourceSkin / Scales
Collagen TypeType 1 Atelo-Collagen
Molecular Weight~300 kDa (triple helix)
CAS Number9007-34-5
FormLyophilised powder (Stratum-Sponge) / Liquid solution (Stratum-Gel)
AppearanceWhite to off-white lyophilised cake

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Lyophilised Form (Stratum-Sponge)
–20°C in desiccated conditions. Stable for 24 months from date of manufacture.
Liquid Solution (Stratum-Gel)
2–8°C. Stable for 6 months. Do not freeze liquid formulations.
Working Solution
Prepare fresh. Store at 4°C for up to 7 days. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Reconstitution Buffer
0.02M acetic acid (pH ~3.0). Sterile-filter before use in cell culture.
Gelation Conditions
Neutralise to pH 7.0–7.4 with NaOH; incubate at 37°C for 30–60 minutes.
Shipping
Stratum-Sponge: ambient (dry ice optional). Stratum-Gel: cold chain (2–8°C).

Formulations & Pricing

Available Formats

Stratum-Gel 1 mg/mLSBM-COL1-S1

Ready to use; dilute as required in 0.02M acetic acid

2–8°C, use within 6 months

£120

Stratum-Gel 3 mg/mLSBM-COL1-S3

Ready to use; dilute as required in 0.02M acetic acid

2–8°C, use within 6 months

£140

Stratum-Gel 5 mg/mLSBM-COL1-S5

Ready to use; dilute as required in 0.02M acetic acid

2–8°C, use within 6 months

£160

Stratum-Sponge LyophilisedSBM-COL1-L100

Reconstitute in 0.02M acetic acid to desired concentration

–20°C, desiccated. Stable 24 months.

£150 – £220

Regulatory & Documentation

Compliance & Documentation

Certificate of Analysis

Batch-specific CoA issued with every shipment. Includes SDS-PAGE, LAL endotoxin, DSC thermal stability, and visual inspection results.

Technical Data Sheet

Full product characterisation, reconstitution protocols, gelation parameters, and recommended working concentrations.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

GHS-compliant SDS available on request. Classification: non-hazardous biological material.

APHA ABP Registration

APHA Category 3 Animal By-Product (ABP) Registration under Form AB117 for receiving and processing non-mammalian fish skin/scale side-streams.

Request a Validation Sample

Academic researchers can request a complimentary 10 mg / 5 mL validation kit of SBM-COL1, supplied with full Certificate of Analysis.

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