Serum is a component of blood; it is comprised of blood plasma with the fibrinogen removed. It contains neither blood cells nor clotting factors, but includes all other proteins, electrolytes, antibodies, hormones, and other molecular entities in blood. Serum is commonly used in cell culture. It is available from many species types including bovine, canine, chicken, and more. Some serum products are chemically modified for special applications. As with any blood product, the buyer should look for documentation of the product's quality and purity when purchasing.
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BioIVT’s extensive inventory of diverse, highly characterized, normal and disease-state biospecimens are collected and prepared under strict ethical and QC policies and feature detailed clinical data as well as pathologist verification of tissue ...
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The Indus Rodent Surgical Monitor+ is an advanced, integrated surgical warming and vital signs monitoring solution for preclinical research in mice, rats and other small animals. The system provides detailed information, in real time, regarding ...
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I am using Opti-MEM when I need to transfect cells since it has a unique formulation of ingredients that allows for a reduction of Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). Transfection efficiency is much higher with Opti/-MEM as FBS in regular media hampers ...
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Highly recommended for immunoassay optimisation.
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