Store vial at -20 deg C prior to opening. Aliquot and freeze at -20 deg C or below for long term storage. This product is stable for several weeks at 4 deg C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Biohazard Information
This product contains sodium azide as preservative. Although the amount of sodium azide is very small appropriate care must be taken when handling this product.
General Information
Biological Significance
Bovine serum albumin is a serum albumin protein that has numerous biochemical applications including ELISAs (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), immunoblots, and immunohistochemistry. It is also used as a nutrient in cell and microbial culture. In restriction digests, BSA is used to stabilize some enzymes during digestion of DNA and to prevent adhesion of the enzyme to reaction tubes and other vessels.