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Sigma-Aldrich

Bicinchoninic Acid Kit for Protein Determination

for 200-1000 μg/ml protein

Synonym(s):

BCA protein assay

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352106
NACRES:
NA.32

usage

sufficient for ~500 assays

storage temp.

2-8°C

Application

Bicinchoninic Acid Kit has been used for the protein estimation in salivary proteome samples, human embryonic kidney 293 cells and luteal cells.

Features and Benefits

  • Simple, sensitive colorimetric assay for proteins
  • Two stable reagents are used for the working solution
  • Faster and easier than the Lowry protein assay
  • Compatible with many detergents both ionic and nonionic
  • Less variation between different proteins than the Bradford dye-binding assay
  • Adaptable for use in microwell plates

Principle

Proteins reduce alkaline Cu(II) to Cu(I) in a concentration-dependent manner. Bicinchoninic acid is a highly specific chromogenic reagent for Cu(I), forming a purple complex with an absorbance maximum at 562 nm. The absorbance is directly proportional to protein concentration. This is an alternative to the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent for protein determination.

Other Notes

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Kit Components Only

Product No.
Description
  • Bicinchoninic Acid Solution 1 L
  • 4%(w/v) CuSO4 · 5H2O Solution 25 mL
  • Protein Standard Solution 5 x 1

Pictograms

CorrosionEnvironment
GHS05,GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H290,H318,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Salivary proteome patterns of individuals exposed to High Altitude
Jain S, et al.
Archives of Oral Biology, 96, 104-112 (2018)
Human OATP1B1 (SLCO1B1) transports sulfated bile acids and bile salts with particular efficiency
Toth B, et al.
Toxicology in vitro, 52, 189-194 (2018)
D Jantas et al.
Neurotoxicity research, 25(2), 208-225 (2013-10-10)
Tianeptine (Tian) possesses neuroprotective potential, however, little is known about the effect of this drug in models of neuronal apoptosis. In the present study, we aimed (1) to compare the neuroprotective capacities of some antidepressants (ADs) in the models of
TGFB1 modulates in vitro secretory activity and viability of equine luteal cells
Galvao A, et al.
Cytokine, 110, 316-327 (2018)
K J Wiechelman et al.
Analytical biochemistry, 175(1), 231-237 (1988-11-15)
The colored complex formed between Cu+ and bicinchoninic acid is the basis of the bicinchoninic acid protein assay (P. K. Smith, R. I. Krohn, G. T. Hermanson, A. K. Mallia, F. H. Gartner, M. D. Provenzano, E. K. Fujimoto, N.
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