UltraPure™ BSA (50 mg/mL), 5 x 50 mg - FAQs

What is BSA and its function in PCR? What concentration of BSA do you recommend?

BSA, bovine serum albumin, is usually used in PCR as a stabilizer. A concentration of 160 µg/mL is typical. Gelatin may also be used as a stabilizer at 0.01% (w/v).

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