HyClone Bovine Growth Serum (BGS) was developed as an affordable and viable alternative to Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Sourced in the USA with complete traceability back to original source
Cost-effective alternative to FBS
Growth promotion studies demonstrate that BGS is an excellent replacement for FBS
Low in antibodies and high in growth factors
Virus panel testing according to 9 CFR 113.53
Purchase orders with specific lot requests, quoted reserves and/or call off orders should be submitted through Customer Service.
BGS consists of high-quality bovine calf serum supplemented with
chemically defined components including vitamins, amino acids, trace metals, and other small molecules to stimulate cell growth and proliferation.
Bovine Growth Serum is filtered through sequential 100 nm (0.1 µm) pore size-rated filters. Before dispensing, each lot of serum is pooled using true pool technology to ensure uniformity and consistency between bottles.
Additional treatments available including heat-inactivation and irradiation. Additional testing, including EMEA-conforming testing, is also available.
