Bicinchoninic acid

Bicinchoninic acid (BCA) is a chemical compound commonly used in laboratories to measure proteins in a sample. When proteins are present, they react with BCA to produce a colorful solution, the intensity of which indicates the amount of protein. This method is popular because it is sensitive, meaning it can detect small amounts of protein, and it is relatively simple to perform. BCA assays are frequently used in biochemistry and molecular biology for various applications, including research and diagnostics, to ensure that protein concentrations are accurately measured in experiments.