Fetal bovine serum, 500 mL, heat inactivated

Fetal bovine serum (FBS) is a ubiquitously used essential supplement in cell culture media. FBS is a cocktail of proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids, hormones, growth factors, minerals and trace elements and is used as an universal growth supplement effective for most types of human and animal (including insect) cells. glucose and sodium bicarbonate. It does not contain sodium pyruvate. Users are advised to review the literature for recommendations regarding medium supplementation and physiological growth requirements specific for different cell lines.