Sterilizing BSA? - (Jan/14/2007 )

Is there a way I can sterilize a BSA solution?
Do you think UV sterilization can be sufficient? If so, for how long?

Thanks in advance
nico

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I think you can filter sterile BSA.

I hope this may help.

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I thought about that, but won't it stick to the filter?

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It will stick if you use pure BSA. If you dilute it, it is possible.

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i would heat 10' 37° the BSA solution and then flter it.
The 37° will remove the precipitates. if some remain, they will stick to filter, but i would guess they will remain also on furher applications.
If feasible, diluting also helps to prevent pellet formation.

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Thank you everyone, it seems to work fine just by using 0.22µm filters.
I tried to do a spec read before and after filtering and I get the same reading, so I think it's working.

Thanks again
nico

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