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Sigma-Aldrich

Prostate Specific Antigen, Enzymatically Active, Human Seminal Fluid

Synonym(s):

PSA

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202

Assay

≥95% (SDS-PAGE)

Quality Level

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Native, enzymatically active prostate specific antigen from human seminal fluid. A single-chain glycoprotein with one asparagine-linked carbohydrate side chain. A preeminent clinical tumor marker in the management of patients with prostate cancer.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Biologically active as tested by its ability to hydrolyze the synthetic peptide substrate MeO-Suc-Arg-Pro-Tyr-pNA

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

In 150 mM Sodium Chloride, 9.5 mM Sodium Phosphate Monobasic, 40.5 mM Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, 0.05% Sodium Azide, pH 7.6.

Preparation Note

Prepared from fluids of individuals that have been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Other Notes

Higashihara, E., et al. 1996. J. Urol.156, 1964.
Kablin, J.N. 1992. Geriatrics47, 23.
Stamey, T.A., et al. 1987. N. Engl. J. Med. 317, 909.
Papsidero, L.D., et al. 1980. Cancer Res.40, 2428.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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