| Region of origin | South America |
| Serum Modification | - |
| Volume | 500 ml |
FBS Xtra, a more defined Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS), is the latest collaborative innovation from Capricorn Scientific™ and the University of Applied Science Frankfurt. It distinguishes itself through a substantially reduced serum content, ensuring minimal batch-to-batch variation. This achievement is facilitated by the identified key components crucial for fostering ideal cell growth. For decades, FBS has been an established additive in cell culture media. Its unique growth-promoting properties make it a valuable and essential ingredient for the cultivation of a wide variety of cell types.
Fetal bovine serum is a complex mixture of proteins, growth factors, and many other components. It is not yet possible to produce a synthetical growth additive with comparable performance. The growing demand for serum, in combination with the limited availability, poses numerous animal welfare issues. With an increasing awareness of the problem, many researchers have stated that they would like to use less serum without sacrificing performance. FBS Xtra is an alternative to the traditional FBS that is more controlled, defined, and less susceptible to the issues of serum supply.
FBS Xtra incorporates the key components for optimal cell growth, making it possible to reduce the serum content significantly. The combination of these identified components and a lower serum concentration shows a positive influence on cell growth, cell morphology, and decreases cell stress. At the same time, batch-to-batch variations are reduced to a minimum. FBS Xtra is supplemented to cell culture media in the same concentration as standard FBS. This product is collected in South America.