A7159

Bovine Serum Albumin solution

25% in Tyrode's buffer, 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: 23.0-27.0% protein basis (biuret)
• form: solution
• purified by: heat shock fractionation
• does not contain: preservative; stabilizer
• origin: USA origin
• concentration: 23.0-27.0% protein (biuret); 25% in Tyrode's buffer
• technique(s): enzyme immunoassay: suitable
• UniProt accession no.: P02769
• foreign activity: BT virus, none detected; VSV virus, none detected
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• Gene Information: bovine ... ALB(280717)

Description

General description

Albumin is a globular protein. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) is composed of a single polypeptide chain and cross-linked cysteine disulfide bridges. BSA is heart-shaped and is made up of three homologous domains I-III and each domain has two subdomains A and B.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Albumin acts as a major factor in determining a cow′s health, meat, and milk quality. Serum albumin constitutes about 52-62% of the total water-soluble fraction proteins in the blood plasma. Albumin is a multifunctional protein that plays a role in physiological and pharmacological aspects. It is involved in the transport of fatty acids, bile pigments, cholesterol, drugs, and metals. This protein regulates osmotic pressure and distributes fluids between various compartments.

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