Newborn Calf Serum
SIGMA/N4637 - USA origin, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture
Synonym: NBCS; NBS; NCS; calf sera; calf serum; newborn calf sera
MDL Number: MFCD00163621
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | bovine (calf) |
| composition | hemoglobin, ≤20 mg/dL |
| form | liquid |
| impurities | ≤100 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 |
| Analysis Note: | Endotoxin tested |
| Application: | Newborn calf serum (NCS) is collected within 10 days post partum. NCS is useful in a wide range of cell culture and organ preservation applications. For example, it is used in cornea preservation and cryopreservation of bovine embryos. NCS is used in cell culture to support the maturation of oocytes; to study the function of tubular epithelial cells; and to develop primary cultures of cells such as visceral adipocytes. |
| Preparation Note: | Collected from calves that are 10 days old or less. |
| 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 |