What is the BCA assay?

Posted September 30, 2024

BCA assay Protein Assays & Analysis Protein concentration

Answer

The Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA) assay is a lab technique used to measure the total amount of protein in a sample. The BCA assay measures protein concentration through a color change reaction involving copper ions.

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