BSA-γ-Linolenate Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Complex (1 mM)

BSA-γ-Linolenate Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Complex (1 mM) is composed of γ-linolenic acid (Item No. 90220) and fatty acid-free bovine serum albumin (BSA) at an approximately 6:1 molar ratio of γ-linolenate:BSA. It can be used for efficient fatty acid delivery to cells in culture as a source of essential nutrients to support cell growth in serum-free or reduced-serum media and for the purpose of monitoring lipid metabolism and inflammatory signaling pathways.¹ Cayman’s BSA-γ-Linolenate Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Complex (1 mM) is suitable for use in short-term cell culture applications (acute treatment to 18 hours); however, for long-term applications (25+ hours) the product should be filter-sterilized using a 0.2 µm filter and sterile receptacle, which will not affect its performance. For best results, it is recommended that this product be used in conjunction with Cayman’s BSA Control for BSA-Fatty Acid Complexes (1 mM) (Item No. 34932), prepared with fatty acid-free BSA.

WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

1. Alsabeeh, N., Chausse, B., Kakimoto, P.A., et al. Cell culture models of fatty acid overload: Problems and solutions. Biochim. Biophys. Acta Mol. Cell Biol. Lipids 1863(2), 143-151 (2018).