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Avidin from egg white

BioUltra, lyophilized powder, ≥10 units/mg protein (E1%/280), ≥98% (SDS-PAGE)

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.46

biological source

egg white

Quality Level

product line

BioUltra

Assay

≥98% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥10 units/mg protein (E1%/280)

mol wt

glycoprotein 66 kDa
subunit 16 kDa

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Avidin protein is a homotetrameric protein (68kDa) that is obtained from egg whites. This egg protein binds strongly to biotin. Thus, avidin-biotin association has been utilized in immunoassays to detect the localization of antigens in tissues. The use of avidin-biotin immunoassay enhances the sensitivity of the technique and facilitates the detection of antigens in low quantities.

Application

Avidin egg white was used in an assay using functionalized xenon as a biosensor to detect biotin-avidin binding. Egg white was used at 80 nmol.
Egg white avidin has been used as a cross-linker for biotin-conjugated antibodies. The product has also been used as a blocking agent in ELISA applications.

Unit Definition

One unit will bind 1.0 μg of d-biotin.

Preparation Note

Affinity purified

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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