Bovine Serum Albumin solution
SIAL/A7409 - 35% 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.
| biological source | bovine |
| concentration | 33.0-37.4% protein (biuret) |
| 35% in 0.85% sodium chloride | |
| description | contains no preservative |
| form | solution |
| origin | USA origin |
| purified by | heat shock fractionation |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| sterility | aseptically filled |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | microbiological culture: suitable |
| UniProt accession no. | P02769  |
| Application: | Bovine Serum Albumin solution has been used: • to block protein-coated well plates in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for immunoreactivity and cross-reactivity studies in the production of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) • to prepare primary antibody solution for peroxidases staining • as a supplement for in vitro cultivation of Borrelia strains |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Bovine serum albumin (BSA) serves as a protein supplement for cell culture media. BSA acts as a transport carrier for drugs, and it is commonly used to study the protein-drug interactions. Furthermore, it is known for its ability to interact with several aromatic and hydrophobic molecules of the bloodstream. |
| General description: | Albumin belongs to the four-member albumin superfamily. It is a major protein in the circulating blood. Albumin has a helical structure with three domains that form a heart-like shape. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |