Sera, whether bovine, human or from other sources, provides mammalian cells with the vital growth factors, lipids and more required for their growth in culture. The type of sera required is determined by both the cells being used and the media those cells require. Serum is a traditional supplement used in cell culture. Serum provides critical nutrients and growth factors needed by the cells for optimal growth. Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is the most common serum used for this purpose; however, there are other serum types used in the culture of cells. Serum alternatives are also available to support cell growth if applicable for the cell type. Avantor offers a wide variety of sera to meet the needs of cell culturists. Please select from the attributes below to find the sera options best suited to your application needs.

Human Type AB Serum, MP Biomedicals

Supplier: MP Biomedicals

Human Type AB Serum is used as a growth supplement for cell culture media and in other research applications.

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Human Type AB Serum (HCV, HIV, HBsAG Free), MP Biomedicals

Supplier: MP Biomedicals

Human Type AB Serum is used as a growth supplement for cell culture media and in other research applications.

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Human serum, colorectal cancer (CRC)

Supplier: Charles River Laboratories Cell Solutions

Human serum used for researching the causes, diagnosis, supportive care and treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). Collected from IRB-consented donors diagnosed with CRC.

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Human serum, hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Supplier: Charles River Laboratories Cell Solutions

Human serum used for researching the causes, diagnosis, supportive care and treatment of hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Collected from IRB-consented donors diagnosed with HCV.

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Fetal Bovine Serum, Gold, Heat Inactivated, MP Biomedicals

Supplier: MP Biomedicals

Fetal bovine serum has been the most widely used growth supplement for cell culture media because of its high content of embryonic growth-promoting factors.

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Human serum, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

Supplier: Charles River Laboratories Cell Solutions

Human serum used for researching the causes, diagnosis, supportive care and treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Collected from IRB-consented donors diagnosed with CML.chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)