Thermo Scientific™ BSA Blocking Buffer, 3% in PBS

BSA (bovine serum albumin) blocking buffer, 3% in PBS, is a blocking agent ideal for saturating excess protein-binding sites on membranes.

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Quantity
AAJ61655AK	Thermo Scientific™ J61655AK	250 mL
AAJ61655AP	Thermo Scientific™ J61655AP	500 mL

Description

BSA blocking buffer have a high affinity for proteins. A variety of blocking buffers ranging from milk or normal serum to highly purified proteins have been used to block free sites on a membrane. It is a good blocking agent that is easily prepared in the lab. It can be used in a range from 0.3% to 5%. It is also useful for saturating excess protein-binding sites on the membranes and microplates in immunoassays.

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

General Description

• BSA blocking buffer contains a serum albumin protein isolated from a cow with a high affinity for proteins

Application

• BSA (bovine serum albumin) blocking buffer is used as a blocking reagent ideal for saturating excess protein-binding sites on membranes and microplates for Western blotting and ELISA applications
• This buffer can be used in a range from 0.3% to 5% dissolved in PBS solution

Specifications

• Concentration: 3% in PBS
• Storage Requirements: -30°C to -10°C
• Format: Liquid
• Product Type: Blocking Buffer

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C

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