The fetal bovine serum is heated in a water bath with dextran and activated charcoal. The activated charcoal, together with the substances bound to it, is then removed by means of centrifugation and filtration.

This treatment minimizes lot-to-lot variations in serum.

 
Article No.Quantity 
FCS.AKD.0100 100ml  
FCS.AKD.0500 500ml  
     

Application

Dialyzed serum is the first choice for :

  • Experimental setups involving reduced hormone content (steroids).
  • Experiments involving reduced growth factors (prevention of cell differentiation).
  • Receptor studies (e.g. estrogen).