Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS), Defined Grade Latin America (Uruguay) is designed for researchers who require a higher level of consistency and reproducibility in their cell culture systems. Derived from regulated herds in Uruguay, this serum undergoes additional processing steps to provide a more standardized formulation compared to regular or prime grades.
Through controlled preparation and characterization, Defined Grade FBS reduces variability while maintaining the essential nutrients, proteins, and growth-promoting factors necessary for healthy cell culture. This makes it well-suited for applications such as assay development, diagnostic testing, and advanced research where reproducible results are critical.
With its Latin American origin and reliable Uruguayan sourcing, this product ensures both traceability and quality assurance. It offers researchers a dependable balance between biological functionality and controlled performance, supporting cell growth while minimizing experimental variability.
Application:
Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is a widely used supplement in cell culture media due to its rich content of growth-promoting factors.
Background:
FBS is favored as a nutrient in cell culturing due to its high concentration of growth factors, low levels of antibodies (compared to adult serum), compatibility with many cell types and ability to support long-term growth and maintenance.
Its undefined but rich composition mimics in vivo conditions, enabling a wide variety of mammalian cells – including cancer lines, primary cells, and stem cells – to grow effectively.
Disclaimer:
The data indicated herein are as indicated and validated in our laboratory. As these cell lines are of human origin, they carry a risk of latent human viruses (e.g., Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis B). Therefore they should be handled accordingly with precaution. These reagents are for research use only and not for in-vitro diagnostics or human use.
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