Description
Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is a high purity, lyophilized "Fraction V" powder derived from the plasma of MPI-inspected healthy New Zealand origin animals. The albumin is isolated from other plasma protein products and lipids by a unique proprietary, non-solvent procedure. The separation process includes a modified Cohn / heat-shock procedure designed to inactivate proteases and other potentially interfering enzymes. Further processing such as extensive membrane dialysis and filtration, minimizes analytes that can cause background interference in sensitive in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays as well as inhibition in sensitive cell and microbial culture systems. Typical purity levels are in excess of 99%. New Zealand Source Standard Grade bovine albumin product is an economical choice that is ideal for most diagnostic and research applications.ApplicationsProtease-sensitive Immunoassays such as RIA, EIA, Fluorescent and ChemiluminescentProtein Standard, DiluentProtein, Conjugate or Enzyme StabilizerHybridizationSelected Cell Culture applicationsFeatures/BenefitsHigh Purity, Low Interference, Low BackgroundVirtually No Detectable Protease Activity, Ensures Assay Integrity“Closed Loop” Manufacturing* – Minimizes Contamination and Maximizes ReproducibilitySuperior Solubility/Filterability for Ease of UseProduct Development and Technical Services Designed for maximum responsiveness and FlexibilityManufactured from MPI inspected Bovine PlasmaManufactured According to FDA cGMPsValidated for Prion (TSE) ClearanceSpecificationsProtein (dry basis) ≥ 96.0%Purity (albumin) ≥ 98%Solubility (4% water) Clear/slightly hazyMoisture ≤ 5.0%pH (10% water) 6.5 to 7.5Ash < 2%Protease ≤ 0.005 Units/mgEndotoxin ≤ 3 EU/mgIgG Not DetectedPhysical CharacteristicsBovine Serum Albumin is a highly soluble yellow to green with tan to green cast lyophilized powder. A solution of up to 30% in de-ionized water is clear to slightly hazy and virtually particulate-free.Storag RecommendationsStore sealed in a cool, dry environment for 3 years, and up to 5 years with re-qualification