Synonym(s): BSA solution
CAS No.: 9048-46-8
Application: BSA 30% solution is a convenient form for direct supplementation of serum-free media. Bovine serum albumin is broadly used as an additive to cell culture media, especially serum-free media. It provides a range of benefits including protection from oxidative damage and stabilization of other media components such as fatty acids and pyridoxal.
General description: BSA is a single polypeptide chain consisting of about 583 amino acid residues and no carbohydrates. At pH 5-7 it contains 17 intrachain disulfide bridges and 1 sulfhydryl group.
Preparation Note: Prepared from A9418 in DPBS (D5652).
Storage: 2-8°C
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H6BrCl