N4762

Newborn Calf Serum

USA origin, Heat Inactivated, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture

• Synonym(s): NBCS, NBS, NCS, calf sera, calf serum, newborn calf sera
• MDL number: MFCD00163621
• UNSPSC Code: 12352207
• NACRES: NA.71

Properties

• biological source: bovine (calf)
• sterility: sterile-filtered
• form: liquid
• composition: hemoglobin, ≤20 mg/mL
• origin: USA origin
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• impurities: ≤100 EU/mL endotoxin
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

Application

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.
Prepared by heating at 56°C for 30 minutes.

Analysis Note

Endotoxin tested

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves