Albumins are a group of acidic proteins which occur plentifully in the body fluids and tissues of mammals and in some plant seeds
Unlike globulins, albumins have comparatively low molecular weights, are soluble in water, are easily crystallized, and contain an excess of acidic amino acids
Bovine serum albumin is a protein which has a key role in regulating blood colloidal osmotic pressure
BSA has numerous biochemical applications including ELISAs (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), immunoblots, and immunohistochemistry