Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is the major protein species found in bovine blood plasma and has applications in life science disciplines such as cell culture, in-vitro diagnostics, human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, molecular biology, serology and general research.
Bovogen Biologicals’ BSA (Fraction V) is manufactured using a proprietary two step purification / heat shock process to produce an exceptionally consistent high quality BSA product.
Bovogen Biologicals’ BovoStar BSA is a premium grade product that is ideal for a variety of applications requiring a product with high protein purity and low endotoxin. Our BSA includes the following qualities:
- Ultra High Purity
- Low Immunoglobulin
- Low Endotoxin
- Low Fatty Acid content
- Bovine virus free
- Consistent batch to batch properties
Raw Material Origin
The Bovogen Biologicals plasma used to manufacture BSA is collected from registered export abattoirs under the supervision of Government Veterinary authorities. Manufactured from the plasma of animals of either 100% Australian or New Zealand origin that have undergone veterinary ante- and post-mortem inspection and have been approved for human consumption.
Appearance
White to off-white coloured, lyophilized powder.
Applications
Applications for bovine BovoStar premium BSA include:
- general additive in growth media for tissue and cell culture
- protein standard
- general research or diagnostic assay reagent
- vaccine production
- blocking agent in immunoassays
- reagent for protease sensitive immunoassays
- additive in fatty acid sensitive cell culture systems
- additive to assist in immune-haemaglutination
Testing Information
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(+) Bovine viruses only
Contact Bovogen for a Product Specification Sheet
Certificate of Suitability
Bovogen Biologicals’ BSA has a Certificate of Suitability (RO CEP 2005-293-Rev 02) from the European Directorate of Quality Medicines (EDQM).
Documentation
A Certificate of Analysis is supplied with all BSA orders. A Certificate of Origin is available on request.
Storage and Handling
Product is shipped at ambient temperature. Recommended storage is at 2°C to 8°C.
Ordering Information
Contact Bovogen Biologicals regarding availability and minimum order volume.
Product Information
Product: Bovine Serum Albumin
Brand: Bovostar
Code: BSAS-NZ
Origin: New Zealand
Unit Size: 100g, 1kg, 10kg
Shelf Life*: 5 years
Grade: Premium Standard
Product: Bovine Serum Albumin
Brand: Bovostar
Code: BSAS-AU
Origin: Australia
Unit Size: 100g, 1kg, 10kg
Shelf Life*: 5 years
Grade: Premium Standard
(*) Expiration date shall be three (3) years from the month of manufacture