Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
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Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a glycoprotein enzyme, which is encoded in humans by the KLK3 gene and is secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. PSA is used in detecting prostatitis or benign prostatic hyperplasia
Host Species
Mouse
Target Species
Human
Purity
>95%
Format
Liquid
Source
Human Seminal Plasma
Application
Feasible for controls and calibrators in immunoassays
Purity Analysis
> 96% high pure by SDS-PAGE
Immunological Activity
Immunoactivity is checked by ECLIA (Roche Cobas)
Presentation
Liquid in 0.1M Tris Acetate buffer (pH 6±0.2) containing 20% Glycerol and 0.09% Sodium Azide
Donor Status
Healthy/Diseased
Storage
-20°C in working aliquots
Other Information
PSA is stable for 2 years at -20°C
Viral Testing
The viral marker test negative for HBs-Ag, Anti-HCV, Anti-HIV (I and II) using CLIA (US-FDA approved). The antigen is also tested for the absence of viral DNA/RNA for HBV, HIV (I) and HCV using PCR technology
Material Safety Note
This product is not for human/animal consumption. Use only in in vitro research or products. All bio-safety precautions must be practiced while handling. Discard (if needed) as per local environmental regulation