video corpo

FBS Alternatives

FBS Alternatives

FBS Alternatives

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Thermo Scientific offers HyClone Bovine Growth Serum (BGS) and FetalClone serum alternatives as cost-effective and readily available substitutes for fetal bovine serum (FBS). These alternatives are designed to integrate seamlessly into research, providing reliable performance across various cell lines.

Performance and Availability
The FBS alternatives have been tested on over 60 cell lines, demonstrating superior or comparable performance to traditional FBS. They offer a stable and consistent supply, ensuring research continuity without the high costs associated with FBS.

Product Specifications
  • Bovine Growth Serum (BGS): A bovine calf serum-based product supplemented with chemically defined components to enhance cell growth and proliferation. It is shown to outperform FBS in growth promotion studies, particularly with BHK21 cells, offering significant cost savings.
  • FetalClone Products: These are optimized for specific cell types, such as hybridomas, CHO cells, and fibroblasts. They contain low immunoglobulin content and high levels of iron, transferrin, and cholesterol compared to FBS.


Comparison and Benefits
The alternatives are value-priced and provide broad cell line applicability. They are tested for sterility and viral contamination, ensuring safety and reliability. The products are also available with heat inactivation and irradiation options.

Ordering Information
Products are available in various sizes, with catalog numbers provided for easy ordering. They are part of a comprehensive cell culture solution offered by Thermo Scientific, which includes media, sera, and serum alternatives.

Conclusion
Thermo Scientific's FBS alternatives offer a reliable, cost-effective solution for researchers, ensuring high performance and availability. For more information and detailed testing results, visit their website.
See more

Catalog excerpts

FBS Alternatives-1

Thermo Scientific HyClone Bovine Growth and FetalClone Serum Alternatives increasing yield

 Open the catalog to page 1
FBS Alternatives-2

INTEGRATE INTO YOUR RESEARCH WITH CONFIDENCE There are times when fetal bovine serum (FBS) is hard to come by or afford. That’s why we offer Thermo ScientificTM HyCloneTM Bovine Growth Serum and HyCloneTM FetalCloneTM serum substitutes. These FBS alternatives perform as well as, or better than, many of the serum products used today—providing reliable options you can confidently integrate into your research. demonstrated performance Our FBS alternatives have been tested on more than 60 cell lines. Expect superior performance. uncompromising results Achieve results that are comparable or better...

 Open the catalog to page 2
FBS Alternatives-3

“IT’S NOT FBS” Exactly. It is a bovine calf serum-based (BCS) product designed to replace serum. Because it is BCS-based, it is less expensive and more readily available. “WILL IT WORK WITH MY CELLS?” Our alternatives have been tested and shown to be effective with over 60 different cell types. These products are designed specifically to replace FBS. No adaptation is required and they can be used in the same concentration as FBS. “BUT IT’S NOT FULLY DEFINED?” Neither is FBS. FBS alternatives are serum products like FBS that provide cultures with the full complement of serum-based growth factors....

 Open the catalog to page 3
FBS Alternatives-4

FBS ALTERNATIVES Thermo Scientific HyClone Bovine Growth Serum Thermo Scientific HyClone Bovine Growth Serum is a bovine-based serum product that outperforms FBS in many applications. Growth promotion studies clearly demonstrate that HyClone Bovine Growth Serum (BGS) is a superior performing FBS alternative, but at a lower price and more abundant supply. BGS consists of HyClone Bovine Calf Serum from US sources, supplemented with chemically defined components, including vitamins, amino acids, trace metals, and other small molecules to stimulate cell growth and proliferation. GROWTH STUDIES DEMONSTRATE...

 Open the catalog to page 4
FBS Alternatives-5

YOU CAN TRUST Thermo Scientific HyClone FetalClone Our FetalClone products are scientifically formulated FBS replacements, optimized for specific cell types. They are composed of specially processed bovine calf serum and supplements that enhance performance for specific cell types. A characteristic of all the FetalClone products is a very low immunoglobulin content in comparison to calf serum, and high iron, tranferrin, and cholesterol levels in comparison to FBS. No adaptation is required and suggested concentrations are the same as those used with FBS. Thermo Scientific FetalClone I HyClone...

 Open the catalog to page 5
FBS Alternatives-6

Bovine Growth Serum (BGS) Broad Cell line applicability, Tried and True Value priced, broad cell line applicability Value priced, Low IgG content Value priced, Low IgG content Value priced, Low IgG content Serum Type Calf + defined growth supplements Calf + growth supplements Calf + growth supplements Calf + growth supplements Cell Performance Broad applicability Broad applicability Fibroblasts, broad applicability Sterility testing Viral testing Profile Filtration Bacterial, fungi and mycoplasma tested Fluorescent antibody panel Biochemical, Protein, Trace Metals and Electrophoretic profile...

 Open the catalog to page 6
FBS Alternatives-7

ORDERING INFORMATION Product Name Origin Size Catalog Number Bovine Growth Serum U.S. 100 mL SH30541.02 Bovine Growth Serum U.S. 500 mL SH30541.03 These products are also available with Heat Inactivation and Irradiation

 Open the catalog to page 7
FBS Alternatives-8

Total Thermo Scientific Cell Culture Solution From cell isolation and growth to cell analysis, harvesting and storage, Thermo Scientific products deliver a complete solution that keeps you confidently on track with your research. Choose from a variety of HyClone media, sera and serum alternatives to nourish your cells, along with optimal culture surfaces and equipment — yielding consistent results at every stage of your cell culture process.

 Open the catalog to page 8

All Thermo Scientific catalogs and technical brochures

  1. CryoStar NX50

    2  Pages

  2. Multifuge

    58  Pages

  3. MaxQ 6000

    40  Pages

  4. 1300 Series A2

    76  Pages

  5. LTQ XL™

    4  Pages

  6. Furnaces

    2  Pages

  7. native MS

    16  Pages

  8. RM 200 EG

    4  Pages

  9. Darwin LIMS

    2  Pages

  10. Konelab 20

    2  Pages

  11. Indiko

    6  Pages

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.