Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ BSA is a single polypeptide chain consisting of about 583 amino acid residues and no carbohydrates. At pH 5-7 it contains 17 intrachain disulfide bridges and 1 sulfhydryl group._x000D_ Application_x000D_ Select the right albumin for your application with the Albumin Selection Guide_x000D_ Qualified for use in cell culture applications._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Bovine serum albumin is broadly used as an additive to cell culture media, especially serum-free media (SFM). It provides a range of benefits including protection from oxidative damage and stabilization of other media components such as fatty acids and pyridoxal.