Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
0.9 % NaCl without preservative.
Preservative
Without preservative
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Aliquot and store at -20°C for long term (at least one year). Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Expiry Date
12 months
Target
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Alternative Name
Prostate-specific antigen
Background
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA), also known as gamma-seminoprotein or kallikrein-3 (KLK3), is a glycoprotein enzyme encoded in humans by the KLK3 gene. PSA is a member of the kallikrein-related peptidase family and is secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. PSA is produced for the ejaculate, where it liquefies semen in the seminal coagulum and allows sperm to swim freely. It is also believed to be instrumental in dissolving cervical mucus, allowing the entry of sperm into the uterus.