Serum-free media for a defined & more sustainable cell culture
Serum-free media enable the cultivation of cells without the addition of serum. The addition of serum introduces a significant degree of variation into your results. Serum is a biological product and therefore always varies in composition. By using defined serum-free cell culture media, you not only reduce fluctuations in culture conditions and results but also contribute to more sustainable cell culture. However, it is important to note that “serum-free” does not automatically mean chemically defined or free of animal-derived components. These media may still contain animal-derived additives (such as growth factors). We offer a wide range of serum-free cell culture media - for more defined and sustainable cell culture.
Our serum-free cell culture media:
CHO Medium - For the cultivation of CHO cells
HEK-293 Medium - For the cultivation of HEK cells
ISF-1 Hybridoma Medium - For the cultivation of hybridoma cells
Immune Cell (IZ) Medium - For the cultivation of immune cells
Keratinocyte Medium - For the cultivation of keratinocytes
MCDB 153 - Basal medium for various cell types
Universal Medium - Basal medium for various cell types
Freeze Protect Medium - Freezing medium
Find the right serum-free medium for your cell type at Bio&SELL.
FAQs
What are serum-free media?
Serum-free media are cell culture media that allow cells to be cultured successfully without the addition of serum. Serum-free media are defined media and can help you achieve greater reproducibility in your results. By eliminating the use of serum, serum-free media also promote more sustainable cell culture.
Does “serum-free” automatically mean “chemically defined”?
No. “Serum-free” means that no serum needs to be added to the cell culture medium to cultivate the cells. Serum-free cell culture media are defined media, but they are not always chemically defined. They may also contain animal-derived components. If a cell culture medium is “protein-free,” it contains no proteins, and if it is “xeno-free,” it contains no animal-derived components.
What does “serum-free” mean?
“Serum-free” in the context of cell culture media means that no serum needs to be added to the cell culture medium for cell cultivation. It therefore means not only that it contains no serum (i.e., it is serum-free), but also that serum-free cell cultivation is possible using this medium.
