Newborn Calf Serum, Heat Inactivated

Serum: Newborn Calf Serum, Heat Inactivated [S11250H-NOV] - Serum: Newborn Calf Serum, Heat Inactivated [s11250h-NOV] - Newborn Calf Serum

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Newborn Calf Serum, Heat Inactivated Summary

• Description: Newborn Calf Serum Heat Inactivated Summary
  
  Newborn Calf Serum (NBC, NBCS) provides many of the same nutrients as Fetal Bovine Serum but has slightly higher protein levels.
  
  Why Use Newborn Calf Serum
  
  Newborn Bovine Calf Serum is collected from healthy, inspected bovine calves that are less than 14 days of age and manufactured under stringent collection and processing standards. It is used for routine maintenance of select cell lines and where low antibody concentrations are not critical. Newborn Calf Serum is often used as a lower-priced alternative to FBS.
  
  Why Heat Inactivate Serum
  
  The objective of heat inactivation is to destroy complement activity in the serum without affecting the growth-promoting characteristics of the product. Removal of complement activity from the serum is not required for most cell cultures but may be necessary for cultures that are sensitive to the complement activity. Since heat inactivation of the serum may, to some extent, decrease the growth performance properties of the Serum this procedure should only be performed if actually required for optimal cell growth. Researchers should evaluate the applicability of heat inactivation in regards to their own application. If heat inactivation is required, the process should be carefully controlled to avoid the increased formation of crystalline and flocculent precipitates, gelling of serum proteins and excessive loss of growth performance. Significant damage to serum can occur when it is subjected to higher than required temperatures or heated over extended lengths of time.
  
  Specifications
  
  Purification: 0.2 um filtered
  
  Sterility Testing: Pass
  
  Country of Origin: NEW ZEALAND
  
  Limitations
  
  For research use only. Not for diagnositic use.

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Cell Culture
• Application Notes: Newborn Calf Serum (NBC, NBCS) provides many of the same nutrients as Fetal Bovine Serum, but has slightly higher protein levels.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at -20C in the dark. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Support products are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.