BSA Protease-free, 500 g

Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) Protease FreeLyophilised powder, 500g.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 USAMaximum purity > 99High batch consistencyStrict quality control of raw materialsReduced BSE/ TSE riskComplete documentationBio&SELL offers special albumins for every applicationBackground information on albuminsAlbumins are binding and transport proteins of the blood circulation and fulfil very different functions:Maintenance of oncotic pressureCompetitive binding of Ca2+ ionsPrevention of photodegradation of folic acidVarious transport functions (transport of fat-soluble hormones, transport of fatty acids and unconjugated bilirubin)