Iron supplemented BCS (Bovine Calf Serum), 1 L (CAT#: STEM-CC-4434-LC)

Iron-Supplemented Bovine Calf Serum (BCS) is derived from 4-6 month old formula-fed calves raised on a growth-specific diet. Due to the nutritional composition of the rearing formula, this serum contains elevated levels of lipids and lipoproteins while maintaining approximately twice the protein content of fetal calf serum (FCS). However, the natural iron concentration in this serum is insufficient for optimal cell culture applications. By saturating the transferrin molecules in the serum with iron, this supplemented BCS can serve as a cost-effective alternative to more expensive fetal bovine serum (FBS), providing comparable nutritional support for cell growth while offering significant economic advantages. The iron supplementation process enhances the serum's functionality, making it particularly valuable for research and biotechnological applications where serum cost is a consideration.

Volume: 1L