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A4161
Sigma
Albumin from bovine serum
powder, cell culture tested
| Synonym: | Bovine albumin, BSA, Cohn Fraction V |
| CAS Number: | 9048-46-8 |
| EC Number: | 232-936-2 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00130384 |
Description
| Application | Bovine serum albumin (BSA) makes up approximately 50% of the total protein in serum. Although it may be used as a carrier for hapten immunization in animals other than goats and sheep, it is more commonly used as a carrier for hapten in immunoassays. The small size of BSA, its abundance in serum, and the similarity between BSA and albumins from other species makes it less desirable for antibody production. |
Properties
| form | powder |
| mol wt | mol wt ~66 kDa |
| total impurities | globulin, essentially free |
| solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL, slightly hazy, yellow |
| suitability | cell culture tested |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
References
| reference | Trigatti, B.L., , Gerber G.E., A direct role of serum albumin in the cellular uptake of long-chain fatty acids. Biochem. J. 308 (Pt 1), 155, (1995) |
| Merck | Merck 13,8542 |
