Trichloroacetic acid has been used:for protein precipitationas a component in the extract solution used for the measurement of malondialdehyde and glutathioneto precipitate the transfected and treated cells in [3H]-thymidine incorporation assay
Traditionally used to precipitate protein. Has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. Used as decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.
Biochem/physiol Actions
TCA might act as a carcinogen, targeting liver. It might be used as an acid decalcifying agent. TCA helps in nuclear staining.
General description
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is an important metabolic product of trichloroethylene (TCE) metabolism.