Bovine Serum, Adult
SIGMA/B9433 - USA origin, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture
Synonym: Bovine sera; cow sera; cow serum
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | bovine |
| composition | hemoglobin, ≤50 mg/dL |
| form | liquid |
| impurities | ≤50 EU/mL endotoxin |
| origin | USA origin |
| Quality Level | 500  |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| sterility | sterile-filtered |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| Application: | Bovine Serum, Adult has been used: • to treat silicone square to prepare it for the biofilm assay for in vitro biofilm growth conditions • in cell culture as a component in Dulbecco′s modified Eagle medium for digesting articular cartilage and proximal metacarpals • as a lubricating solution in hydrodynamic analysis and to imitate the synovial joints |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Adult bovine serum (BS) possesses bactericidal activity against Helicobacter pylori. Heat-treated BS can be used as the best serum source of H. pylori culture medium. |
| General description: | Bovine serum (BS) is considered a cost-effective choice than fetal bovine serum (FBS). It can also be preserved stable for a long time. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352207 |