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Thermo Scientific HyClone Bovine Growth and FetalClone Serum Alternatives increasing yield

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...

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“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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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.

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