Adult Bovine Serum (ABS) is obtained from adult cattle that are older than 12 months. It is used to supplement cell culture media.
Adult Bovine Serum and contains more immunoglobulins than fetal bovine serum (FBS) and has an increased protein content. Adult Bovine Serum is a cost-effective alternative to fetal bovine serum.
Upon request, this serum product can be offered with treatments such as heat-inactivation or gamma-irradiation.
Appearance | Clear amber-brownish liquid |
Storage and shelf life | Store at ≤-15°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Preparation of aliquots recommended. Once opened, store at 4° C and use within 4-6 weeks. |
Shipping conditions | Frozen (Dry ice) |
Thawing | +37°C water bath or overnight at +2°C to +8°C. Swirl gently to homogenize. |
Adult Bovine Serum
Cat. No. ABS-1B (100 ml), ABS-1A (500 ml), ABS-1D (1000 ml)