Albumin, Bovine Serum, Fraction V, Modified Cohn, pH 5.2

Bovine serum albumin (BSA), a non-glycosylated globular, α-helical protein, belongs to the serum albumin family. It consists of three domains with two sub-domains each and has 17-disulfide bonds.

Albumin, Bovine Serum, Fraction V, Modified Cohn, pH 5.2 is a native fatty acid profile that reflects endogenous lipids. It has a pH in the range of 4.8-5.4 in 150 mM NaCl (1%).

Albumin, Bovine Serum, Fraction V, Modified Cohn, pH 5.2 has been used as a blocking agent in western blotting. It has also been used as a component in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) for diluting secondary antibodies and blocking in immunofluorescence to observe the localization of the Golgi apparatus.

Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is the most vital component of cell culture media. It aids in the differentiation of embryonic stem cells (hESC). It plays a key role in the transportation of drugs, hormones, and fatty acids. BSA is used in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) as a blocking agent.

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

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Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)