Bovine Serum Albumin solution
SIAL/A3174 - 30% in saline, high avidity, contains azide and caprylate, aseptically filled
Synonym: Albumin solution from bovine serum; BSA solution
CAS Number: 9048-46-8
MDL Number: MFCD00130384
Product Type: Chemical
Molecular Artwork based on the crystal structure of Bovine Serum Albumin (PDB ID 3v03) showing the 6 color-coded helical subdomains assembled to form the heart-shaped quaternary structure of the BSA protein molecule.
Copyright 2013 Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, courtesy of Dr. David Goodsell.
Copyright 2013 Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, courtesy of Dr. David Goodsell.
| assay | 28-32% (biuret) |
| biological source | bovine |
| concentration | 30% in saline |
| contains | 0.1% sodium azide as preservative |
| 10-15 mg/gram protein octanoic acid as stabilizer | |
| form | solution |
| origin | USA origin |
| purified by | heat shock fractionation |
| quality | high avidity, contains azide and caprylate |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| sterility | aseptically filled |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | blocking: suitable |
| UniProt accession no. | P02769  |
| Analysis Note: | Tested for avidity with known incomplete antibody (not saline agglutinable). |
| Application: | Bovine Serum Albumin solution has been used in the blocking of nonspecific binding in brain sections prior to light microscopy studies. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is a transporter for drugs, hormones and fatty acids. It is a crucial component of the cell culture media and favors embryonic stem cells (hESC) differentiation. BSA displays high solubility and is exploited in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry.It is used as a blocking agent in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). |
| General description: | Bovine serum albumin (BSA) belongs to the serum albumin family. It comprises three domains with two sub-domains under each. It is an α-helical, globular and non-glycosylated protein. BSA has 17-disulfide bonds. |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 28-32% (biuret) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |