Human Serum Albumin (HSA) is a vital component in various biological and research applications. Its unique properties and functions make it an indispensable reagent for many laboratories.
Key Features:
- Abundant protein: The most abundant protein in human blood plasma.
- Carrier molecule: Binds and transports various substances, including fatty acids, hormones, and vitamins.
- Scavenger: Removes toxic substances, such as pyrogens, from the medium.
- High solubility: Readily soluble in water and can be used as a stabilizer for other proteins.
- Protein standard: Commonly used for protein calibration studies.
Applications:
- Cell culture: Supplements media to provide essential nutrients and support cell growth.
- Protein stabilization: Prevents aggregation and maintains protein activity.
- Western blotting: Used as a blocking agent to reduce background noise.
- ELISA: Improves assay sensitivity and specificity.
- Drug delivery: Facilitates the distribution of drugs throughout the body.
Storage and Handling:
- Store at -20°C for optimal stability.
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Handle under aseptic conditions to prevent contamination.
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Reference Publications
Malakpour-Permlid, A., Buzzi, I., Hegardt, C. et al.
Identification of extracellular matrix proteins secreted by human dermal fibroblasts cultured in 3D electrospun scaffolds
Sci Rep 11, 6655 (2021)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85742-0
Article Snippet: “TGF-β1 was purchased from R&D Systems, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN, USA). A 10 μg/ml stock solution was prepared in sterile 4 mM HCl containing 0.1% human (P6140, Biowest, Nuaillé, France).”
Weber, Tilo & Bajramovic, Jeffrey & Oredsson, Stina
Preparation of a universally usable, animal product free, defined medium for 2D
MethodsX. 12. 102592.
DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2024.102592.
Article Snippet: “Preparation of the fibronectin solution. EMD Millipore Corporationa FC010-10MG. Preparation of the transferrin solution. Preparation of the human serum albumin (HSA) Biowest P6140 solution for the defined medium. Preparation of PBS with 0.1 % human serum albumin (HSA).”