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Serum is the amber-colored blood fraction remaining after the natural coagulation of blood; it is typically further refined via centrifugation, which serves to remove remaining blood cells. Fetal bovine serum (FBS) is the serum derived from blood drawn from a bovine fetus via a closed system of collection.
Peptones are hydrolysates of protein, which are used as a component for such media in order to improve adhesion, cell growth or other specific properties (protein production, EV production...). Protein origins; Vegetable, Animal & Yeast.
Fetal bovine serum is used as a growth supplement for the in vitro cell culture of eukaryotic cells. Animal sera—both bovine and non-bovine sera—are used in cell culture applications with the most widely used being fetal bovine serum. FBS contains growth factors and very low levels of antibodies, allowing for versatility in many different cell culture applications. There are 1000+ components found in FBS, including proteins, electrolytes, lipids, carbohydrates, hormones, enzymes, and other undefined constituents, which are necessary in many culture conditions to support cell growth.
Both academic and industrial researchers and scientists in manufacturing environments use FBS in their cell culture media for investigations including biotechnology research/production, vaccine manufacturing, cloning and animal diagnostics.
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Yes, Bio-Merchant offers a wide range of specialty serum including heat-inactivated & gamma-irradiated. Please contact support@bio-merchant.com for more information.
Most FBS products that are stored appropriately have a 5-year shelf-life. Please refer to the CoA provided for the specific serum batch.