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Fetal Bovine Sera

Discover a variety of animal-derived sera from leading brands, suitable for a variety of cell culture-related research and educational purposes.

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Cytiva Hyclone™ Defined Fetal Bovine Serum (U.S.)

Used as a serum-supplement for the in vitro cell culture of eukaryotic cells.

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Gibco™ Fetal Bovine Serum (U.S.)

Qualified, heat-inactivated sera

Excellent value for basic cell culture, specialty research, and specific assays.

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Cytiva HyClone™ Fetal Bovine Serum (Aus)

Characterized, Australia-sourced sera

USDA/AQIS-approved-source sera, sequentially filtered and pooled for uniformity.

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Cell Culture Microplates

Cell culture microplates are designed for the growth, attachment and differentiation of cells, as well as for liquid handling and automation applications. Choose between white, clear or black plates, sterile or non-sterile formats, and a variety of treated or untreated surfaces.

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Cell Culture Dishes

Cell culture dishes are disposable or reusable shallow containers specifically designed to support the growth and propagation of cells in culture. Dishes with pre-treated surfaces allow the adhesion of anchor-dependent cells, while untreated dishes support the culture of suspension cells. They are available in a variety of sizes, in single- or multi-well formats, and can be round or rectangular. Typically, they are made of borosilicate glass or clear plastics, which allow distortion-free microscopic observation.

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Cell Culture Flasks

Cell culture flasks are essential tools for the growth of microbial, insect or mammalian cells. They are available in rectangular, u-shaped or angled forms, with different cap and neck styles. Single or multilayer flasks are available, with culture areas ranging up to 2500cm².

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FAQ

Fetal bovine serum (FBS) is made by collecting blood from the fetuses of pregnant cows during slaughter. The blood is then allowed to clot, and the serum is separated from the clot by centrifugation. The serum is then filtered to remove any remaining cells and debris, resulting in a sterile product used in cell culture and research.

Fetal bovine serum (FBS) is primarily used as a supplement in cell culture media to provide essential nutrients, growth factors, and hormones necessary for the growth and maintenance of eukaryotic cells in vitro. It supports the proliferation of various cell types including mammalian, insect, and plant cells. FBS is widely used in research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical production.

Yes, some common alternatives include:

  • Human serum: Derived from human blood, used in human cell cultures
  • Animal-free serum replacements: Synthetic or recombinant products designed to provide similar growth factors and nutrients as FBS
  • Serum-free media: Specialized culture media formulated to support cell growth without the need for serum
  • Conditioned media: Media that has been conditioned by cells to contain necessary growth factors
  • Platelet lysate: Derived from human platelets, used particularly in stem cell cultures

These alternatives can be used depending on the specific needs of the cell culture and the goal of the research.

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Gibco Sera for Scientific Research

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Corning™ Fetal Bovine Serum

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