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C8056

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Calf Serum

from formula-fed bovine calves, iron supplemented, USA origin, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

bovine calf sera, bovine calf serum, calf sera, calf serum

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About This Item

MDL number:
MFCD00243108
UNSPSC Code:
12352207
NACRES:
NA.71

biological source

bovine (calf) (formula-fed)

sterility

sterile-filtered

form

liquid

composition

hemoglobin, ≤35 mg/dL

origin

USA origin

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

≤10 EU/mL Endotoxin

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

Iron-supplemented bovine serum may be used as an alternative to fetal bovine serum in the CHO/HGPRT mutation assay, Oberly, et. al. Development of a more rapid, reduced serum culture system for Caco-2 monolayers and application to the biopharmaceutics

Testing Method

Endotoxin tested

Preparation Note

Each lot is supplemented to a constant iron concentration.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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