Corning® Bovine Pituitary Extract (BPE), 15 mg, 1/PackCorning® Bovine Pituitary Extract (BPE), 15mg, is a broadly used supplement to culture a variety of epithelial and endothelial cells. BPE contains growth factors (e.g., basic FGF) and hormones. 1/pack
Source
Bovine pituitary glands
Quality
- Tested for ability to promote proliferation of Fetal Bovine Heart Endothelial Cells (FBHEC) in medium containing 10% newborn calf serum
- Filtered (0.2 µm membrane) and tested and found negative for bacteria, fungi and mycoplasma
Preparation and Storage
Stable for at least three months at 2° to 8°C (lyophilized) or = three months at -20°C (solubilized). Avoid multiple freeze/thaws.
Tip
Recommended concentration - 25-100 µg/ mL of medium depending on cell type
Formulation
Lyophilized from NaCl-containing buffer; reconstitute in serum-free medium
Storage
Shelf life: >= 3 months from date of shipment at 2-8°C (lyophilized) or >= three months at -20°C (solubilized)
Specs:Shelf Life: >= 3 months from date of shipment at 2°C to 8°C (lyophilized)
Size: 15 mg
Storage: 2 to 8°C
Storage Recommendation: DO NOT FREEZE
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