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P1476

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Pituitary Extract bovine

solution, ~14 mg/mL protein in PBS, 0.2 μm filtered

Synonym(s):

BPE, PEX

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MDL number:
MFCD00163156
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

bovine

sterility

0.2 μm filtered

form

solution

quality

endotoxin tested

packaging

pkg of 2.5 and 25 mL

concentration

~14 mg/mL protein in PBS

impurities

<50 EU/mL

color

brown

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Pituitary Extract, bovine (PEX) is an extract of bovine pituitary tissue containing growth factors. PEX can be used to promote the growth of several types of human epithelial cells in culture. Pituitary extract, bovine, is prepared using a modification of a published procedure.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

P1476-100ML:
P1476-VAR:
P1476-25ML:
P1476-PH:
P1476-2.5ML:
P1476-BULK:
P1476PROC:

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J C Willey et al.
Journal of cellular physiology, 124(2), 207-212 (1985-08-01)
The mechanisms of action of extracellular mitogens for normal human bronchial epithelial cells (NHBE) were investigated by observing their effects on selected biochemical pathways when the cells were incubated in serum-free media. We find that (a) epidermal growth factor (EGF)
Jie Liu et al.
Animal reproduction science, 115(1-4), 49-57 (2008-12-26)
Different culture systems were evaluated for their ability to support attachment and proliferation of the somatic cells obtained from ovine semen. Ejaculates (n=14) were collected from eight rams representing three breeds, Dorper, Suffolk and Hampshire. All samples were processed immediately
S L Hammond et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 81(17), 5435-5439 (1984-09-01)
A serum-free medium with bovine pituitary extract as the only undefined supplement has been developed for long-term culture of human mammary epithelial cells. This medium supports serial subculture of normal cells for 10-20 passages (1:10 splits) without conditioning or special
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