529577

Prealbumin, Human Plasma

• Synonym(s): Prealbumin, Human Plasma, Transthyretin, Thyroxine-binding Prealbumin
• CAS Number: 87090-18-4
• MDL number: MFCD00132069
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Assay: >95% (SDS-PAGE)
• Quality Level: 100
• form: lyophilized
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• solubility: physiological buffer: soluble
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Native prealbumin from human plasma. Plasma protein with minimal carbohydrate. Found in plasma at about 30 mg/100 ml. Functions in the transport of retinol-binding protein, thyroxine, and vitamin A.

Native prealbumin from human plasma. Plasma protein with minimal carbohydrate. Found in plasma at about 300 mg/100 ml. Functions in the transport of retinol-binding protein, thyroxine and vitamin A.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

Lyophilized from 150 mM NaCl, 50 mM sodium phosphate buffer, pH 7.5.

Preparation Note

Prepared from plasma that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long-term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short-term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 weeks at 4°C or for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific reconstitution volume.

Other Notes

Blaney, J.M., et al. 1982. J. Am. Chem. Soc.104, 6424.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable