BSA Protease-free, 500 g

Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) Protease Free

Lyophilised powder, 500g

Storage temp:+2°C to +8°C.
Applications:

Albumins are added as protein supplements in tissue cultures. Here they stabilise the cell membrane and bind possible toxic trace elements. In addition, BSA is often used in immunology to calibrate test procedures, to stabilise proteins or as a blocking reagent in immunological detection procedures (e.g. Western blots).

Advantages of Bio&SELL Albumins:

    Origin in the USA
    Maximum purity > 99
    High batch consistency
    Strict quality control of raw materials
    Reduced BSE/ TSE risk
    Complete documentation
    Bio&SELL offers special albumins for every application

 
Background information on albumins

Albumins are binding and transport proteins of the blood circulation and fulfil very different functions:

    Maintenance of oncotic pressure
    Competitive binding of Ca2+ ions
    Prevention of photodegradation of folic acid
    Various transport functions (transport of fat-soluble hormones, transport of fatty acids and unconjugated bilirubin)