{"title":"Capricorn Scientific","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapricorn Scientific is a German manufacturer of cell culture products, specialising in fetal bovine serum, sera, and media for research and biomanufacturing. Based in Ebsdorfergrund, the company supplies a broad range of basal media, serum alternatives, supplements, and reagents, with a focus on quality control and traceable sourcing. Capricorn's products are widely used for mammalian cell expansion across academic and industrial laboratories, offering a cost-effective alternative to larger multinational suppliers. For cultivated meat producers, Capricorn provides accessible, well-characterised media and serum products suitable for R\u0026amp;D and process development, supported by flexible supply for growing production requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"capricorn-scientific-fbs-gamma-irradiated-south-america-fbs-gi-12a","title":"Capricorn Scientific Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapricorn Scientific Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS), Gamma Irradiated, is a high-quality serum collected in South America and processed using a gentle gamma irradiation method for maximum contaminant inactivation while preserving serum quality. It provides the nutritional and embryonic growth-promoting factors essential for successful eukaryotic cell culture, making it ideal for applications requiring an additional level of safety assurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis formulation (Cat. No. FBS-GI-12A \/ FBS-GI-12B) is gamma irradiated at 25–35 kGy using an innovative process in small-sized boxes, ensuring consistent inactivation of contaminants without exposing the serum to excessive heat. The serum appears as a clear amber liquid with a pH range of 6.8–8.2 and is supplied sterile-filtered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality control testing includes determination of pH, osmolarity, protein content, albumin, IgG, hemoglobin, endotoxin level, sterility, mycoplasma detection, and virus testing. Only batches that pass strict quality control are released for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a frozen liquid, store at ≤ –15°C (or ≤ –20°C). Thaw overnight at 2°C to 8°C and swirl gently to homogenize. Once opened, store at 4°C and use within 4–6 weeks. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles; preparation of aliquots is recommended. For research use or further manufacturing only. Not for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capricorn Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52769693368648,"sku":"FBS-GI-12A","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/7570\/8232\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-25_at_10.59.07_PM_5dee1283-86c0-47af-a7d1-48493377c317.png?v=1774459864"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/7570\/8232\/collections\/6696326814688_YZUjW4n17.png?v=1782982627","url":"https:\/\/cellbase.com\/collections\/capricorn-scientific.oembed","provider":"Cellbase","version":"1.0","type":"link"}