Bovine Serum Albumin solution
SIAL/A8327 - 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 |
| does not contain | stabilizer or preservative |
| 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: • as one of the experimental components to resemble the plasma-protein-rich acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) edema liquid • to prepare embryos for fluorescent staining of the actin cytoskeleton • in tissue culture and neurite outgrowth assay |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Serum Albumin regulates the osmotic pressure and pH of the blood. It transports various endogenous and exogenous compounds such as amino acids, drugs, steroids, and fatty acids. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) serves as a molecular weight standard, standard in vaccine preparation, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). |
| General description: | Serum Albumin is a protein widely present in the circulating blood. Albumin has a helical structure with three domains that form a heart-like shape. It belongs to the four-member albumin superfamily. |
| 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 |