A0336

Bovine Serum Albumin solution

30% in saline, IgG free, aseptically filled

• Synonym(s): Albumin solution from bovine serum, BSA solution
• CAS Number: 9048-46-8
• MDL number: MFCD00130384
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.27

Properties

• biological source: bovine
• Quality Level: 200
• sterility: aseptically filled
• Assay: 28-32% protein basis (biuret)
• form: solution
• purified by: heat shock fractionation
• does not contain: stabilizer or preservative
• origin: USA origin
• concentration: 28-32% (biuret); 30% in saline
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• impurities: ≤25 ng/mg protein IgG
• UniProt accession no.: P02769
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• Gene Information: bovine ... ALB(280717)

Description

General description

Albumin is the most abundant plasma protein in humans. High levels of albumin are associated with dehydration. Albumin turnover is seen in infants with iron deficiency anemia. Serum albumin is a reliable prognostic indicator for liver disease. Oxidative damage of albumin is associated with advanced liver disease.

Application

Bovine Serum Albumin solution has been used as a component:

• of Eagle′s minimal essential medium (MEM) used as the liquid maintenance medium (MM) for virus infection
• of blocking solution in stimulated and automated immunostaining
• of Temin′s modified eagles medium to prepare the fresh overlay medium
• in binding medium to perform binding assays

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves