BSA Mouse Monoclonal Antibody [2-B8]

Function

Albumin is a soluble, monomeric protein has molecular weight of c. 66 kDa. It is primarily as a carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and plays a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume. Serum albumin protein has numerous biochemical applications including ELISAs, immunoblots, and immunohistochemistry. It is also used as a nutrient in cell and microbial culture.

Background References

1. Carraway R.E., Mitra S.P., Cochrane D.E.; "Structure of a biologically active neurotensin-related peptide obtained from pepsin-treated albumin(s)."; J. Biol. Chem. 262:5968-5973(1987).

2. Brown J.R.; "Structure of serum albumin: disulfide bridges."; Fed. Proc. 33:1389-1389(1974).

3. Brown J.R.; "Structure of bovine serum albumin."; Fed. Proc. 34:591-591(1975).

Sequence Similarity

Belongs to the ALB/AFP/VDB family.

Tissue Specificity

Plasma.

Post-translational Modification

Phosphorylated by FAM20C in the extracellular medium.

Subcellular Location

Secreted

UNIPROT

SwissProt: P02769 Bos taurus

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