Bovine Serum Albumin solution
SIAL/A7284 - 30%±2% in 0.85% sodium chloride, 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% protein basis (biuret) |
| biological source | bovine |
| concentration | 30%±2% in 0.85% sodium chloride |
| contains | 0.1% sodium azide as preservative |
| does not contain | stabilizer |
| form | solution |
| origin | USA origin |
| purified by | heat shock fractionation |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| sterility | aseptically filled |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | ELISA: suitable |
| UniProt accession no. | P02769  |
| Application: | Bovine Serum Albumin solution has been used: • to study the effects of plasma protein on sulfated glycosaminoglycans (sGAGs • to histologically evaluate the implanted allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) alginate constructs • as a component of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) to treat red blood cells (RBC) for sample preparation |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is the most widely used blocking agent in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). It is also the main constituent of cell culture media. BSA promotes the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) differentiation and assists the circulation of drugs, hormones, and fatty acids. |
| General description: | Bovine serum albumin (BSA) is bound in a single chain cross-linked with 17 cysteine residues. It comprises three homologous, structurally different domains and two sub-domains each. This globular, α-helical, non-glycosylated protein is produced in the liver. |
| 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% protein basis (biuret) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |