Horse Serum, Heat Inactivated, USDA approved, STERILE
Horse serum can be used as a viable FBS alternative in some cell culture applications. Horse serum tend to exhibit lower growth factor and higher immunoglobulin levels than FBS. Horse Serum can be used as a media supplement in the differentiation medium to culture the pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells, in immunocytochemistry and immunohistichemistry and to study the therapeutic effect of serum treatment on cardiomyocyte viability.
Preparation Note
This product is prepared by heating at 56°C for 30 minutes. Heating serum to 56°C for 30 minutes inactivates the complement system for immunoassays. Heat activation also inactivates other undetermined inhibitors of cell growth in culture.
Analysis Note
- Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested
- Tested for the presence of bacteria, virus, and mycoplasma
- Triple filtered with 0.1 micron membrane under aseptic conditions
Sera category: Horse Serum
• Use for general cell culture with common cell lines
• Endotoxin level: <1 EU/mL
• Hemoglobin level: <50 mg/dL
Contents & Storage
Storage conditions: -20°C
Shipping conditions: Frozen on dry ice
Shelf life: 5 years from date of manufacture