Digitonin
Item Name Code (INC) 11661
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Additional Information for Digitonin
Digitonin is a chemical compound that falls under the supply class of In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets in the supply group of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
Digitonin is a glycoside obtained from the seeds of the soapbark tree (Quillaja saponaria) and is commonly used in laboratory settings as a reagent for various diagnostic tests. It is primarily used for its ability to selectively permeabilize cell membranes, allowing for the release of intracellular components without disrupting the overall cell structure.
In the field of in vitro diagnostics, Digitonin is often used in assays that require the isolation of specific cellular components, such as organelles or proteins. It can be used to disrupt the plasma membrane of cells, releasing the desired components for further analysis.
Additionally, Digitonin is also used in research and clinical laboratories for its ability to solubilize cholesterol and form complexes with cholesterol-rich membranes. This property makes it useful in studies related to lipid metabolism and membrane protein analysis.
Overall, Digitonin is an important reagent in the field of in vitro diagnostics, providing researchers and clinicians with a tool to selectively permeabilize cell membranes and isolate specific cellular components for further analysis.