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Gibco™ Keratinocyte SFM (1X) Kit

Description
Keratinocyte-SFM is supplied with prequalified human recombinant Epidermal Growth Factor 1-53 (EGF 1-53) and Bovine Pituitary Extract (BPE) in separate packaging. Components are not sold separately.
Note:
A Keratinocyte-SFM Master File has been submitted to the FDA. Permission to cross-reference the Master File may be obtained by contacting Technical Services or your local Sales Representative.
Specifications
Specifications
| Cell Type | Keratinocyte Cells, Epithelial Cells |
| Classification | Serum-free |
| Concentration | 1 X |
| Form | Liquid |
| Product Type | Kit |
| Serum Level | Serum-free |
| Sterility | Sterile-filtered |
| Sterilization Method | Sterile-filtered |
| With Additives | Glutamine, Phenol Red |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The basal medium is not available for purchase individually, and can only be ordered as part of the Keratinocyte SFM kit (catalog # 17005-042). The supplements are available separately: Bovine Pituitary Extract is catalog # 13028-014 and the EGF is catalog # PHG0311.
The Keratinocyte SFM without calcium chloride (Cat. No. 37010-022) is appropriate for the culture of mouse keratinocytes. The medium should be supplemented with calcium chloride at a final concentration of 0.02 mM.
There are a variety of options for serum-free culture of human keratinocytes. Keratinocyte SFM (Cat. No. 17005-042) is a widely used kit that includes the basal medium, bovine pituitary extract (BPE) and Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF). If you would like a serum-free, defined culture system, the options are the Defined Keratinocyte SFM kit (Cat. No. 10744-019) or Epilife medium (Cat. No. M-EPI-500-CA) supplemented with EDGS (Cat. No. S-012-5). If you would like an animal origin free defined system, Epilife medium (Cat. No. M-EPI-500-CA) with S7 supplement (Cat. No. S-017-5) is an excellent choice.
Keratinocyte SFM (1X) (Cat. No. 17005042) includes Keratinocyte-SFM (Cat. No. 10724011) and Keratinocytes Supplements (Cat. No. 37000015), which contains Bovine Pituitary Extract (BPE) EGF, Human Recombinant. The complete media is prepared by adding the supplements to the base media. The Keratinocyte-SFM (Cat. No. 10724011) contains calcium chloride at 12.98 mg/L and D calcium pantothenate at 0.29 mg/L.
The base Keratinocyte-SFM has a shelf life of 12 months when stored at 2 to 8 degrees C, protected from light. Keratinocyte-SFM Supplement has a shelf life of 18 months when stored at -20 to 5 degrees C. The complete media should not be stored for longer than 4 weeks at 4 degrees C
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