DMEM vs F12 for Cultivated Meat Cell Lines
For cultivated meat R&D teams, I’d screen DMEM, Ham’s F12 and a 1:1 DMEM/F12 mix before choosing a basal medium. None is complete on its own: your cell line, supplements...
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Capricorn Scientific | SKU:
FBS-GI-12A
Capricorn Scientific Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)
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FBS · Proliferation
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WildBio Blesbok Fibroblast Cell Line – Skin
WildBio Blue Wildebeest Fibroblast Cell Line – Skin
WildBio Springbok Fibroblast Cell Line – Skin
Other cell lines (21)
WildBio Giraffe Fibroblast Cell Line – Skin
WildBio Impala Fibroblast Cell Line – Skin
WildBio Ostrich Fibroblast Cell Line – Skin
WildBio Sable Antelope Fibroblast Cell Line – Skin
WildBio Springbok MSC Cell Line – Bone Marrow
WildBio Buffalo MSC Cell Line – Bone Marrow
WildBio Giraffe MSC Cell Line – Bone Marrow
WildBio Ostrich MSC Cell Line – Bone Marrow
WildBio Sable Antelope MSC Cell Line – Bone Marrow
WildBio Impala Myoblast Cell Line – Muscle
WildBio Zebra MSC Cell Line – Bone Marrow
WildBio Zebra Myoblast Cell Line – Muscle
WildBio Ostrich Myoblast Cell Line – Muscle
WildBio Giraffe Myoblast Cell Line – Muscle
WildBio Giraffe Pre-Adipocyte Cell Line – Fat
WildBio Springbok Myoblast Cell Line – Muscle
WildBio Springbok Pre-Adipocyte Cell Line – Fat
WildBio Blue Wildebeest Myoblast Cell Line – Muscle
WildBio Buffalo Pre-Adipocyte Cell Line – Fat
WildBio Duiker Pre-Adipocyte Cell Line – Fat
WildBio Impala Pre-Adipocyte Cell Line – Fat
Used at 10–20% depending on the cell line; see the supplier protocol.
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What published studies used with FBS ShowHide Components that studies in Cellag Bio used alongside FBS, and where to find them on Cellbase.Includes DMEM, FGF2, DMEM/F12, Horse serum.
Bovine · Muscle cells (34)Avian · Muscle cells (12)Bovine · Mesenchymal stem cells (11)Porcine · Muscle cells (9)
DMEMUsed in 72 of 111 Cellag Bio studies
Gibco™ DMEM, high glucose
FGF2Used in 36 of 111 Cellag Bio studies
Qkine Recombinant Eel FGF-2 (145 Aa) Protein
DMEM/F12Used in 30 of 111 Cellag Bio studies
Gibco™ DMEM/F-12
Horse serumUsed in 26 of 111 Cellag Bio studies
Gibco™ Horse Serum, New Zealand Origin
InsulinUsed in 24 of 111 Cellag Bio studies
XCeLL Factor™ Recombinant Human Insulin
Also used in these studies, not currently on Cellbase: Matrigel. Ask us to source this →
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Capricorn 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.
This 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.
Quality 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.
Supplied 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.
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Contains animal componentsYes
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Media FormLiquid
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Published research using FBS
Used in 111 of 157 Cellag Bio studies.
These studies used this component, not necessarily this exact product.
- iSsus3744: A Genome-Scale Model-Guided Strategy for Rational Media Design for Cultivated Pork
- Engineered marble-like bovine fat tissue for cultured meat
- Muscle-derived fibro-adipogenic progenitor cells for production of cultured bovine adipose tissue
- Decellularized spinach: An edible scaffold for laboratory-grown meat
- Scale-up of an intensified bioprocess for the expansion of bovine adipose-derived stem cells (bASCs) in stirred tank bioreactors
Studies from Cellag Bio, a database of published cultivated meat research.
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