Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Product Specification:
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a single-chain glycoprotein found in the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. Elevated levels are found in males with benign prostate hypertrophy and those with malignant prostate cancer.
General Information:
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Molecular Weight: 33,500 Daltons
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Source: Seminal fluid
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% purity Standard grade 50%
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% purity High Purity 95%
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Form: lyophilized powder
Storage - 20 degrees C
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Stability: 5 years from date of manufacture
Method of Analysis:
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Purity is determined by SDS-Page.
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Acceptable level Standard grade: 50%
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Acceptable level High purity: 95%
Activity is determined by one of the following methods:
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Method ACS 180 PSA
Reference Preparation NA
Contaminants Tested:
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Contaminant |
Method |
Acceptable level; Standard Grade |
Acceptable level; High Purity |
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Endotoxin |
Cambrex |
N/A |
Less than 1000 EU/mg |
