BMCB753 Cell growth and sera types

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
full-widthCall with Kai
GameKnowt Play
New
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/6

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

7 Terms

1
New cards

What is serum

plasma with clotting factors removed

2
New cards

Clotting factors

fibrinogen

3
New cards

Serum protein concentration

60-80 mg/ml

Albumins, globulins

4
New cards

Sera used in cell cultures

Bovine fetus

New-born calf

Human

Horse

Pig

Goat

Chicken

5
New cards

NuSerum

Synthetic serum replacement; more chemically defined; low protein

6
New cards

Functions of Serum

Promote attachment and spreading of anchorage dependent

Provides source of minerals, lipids, aa, fatty acids, carbs

Contains growth factors, hormones

Contains trypsin inhibitors

7
New cards

Drawbacks of serum

Variability

  • difference in quantity and quality of components

Shelf Life

  • no freeze-thaw

  • One year at -80

Quality and Standardization

  • varies with lots or batches

Specificity

Availability and cost

Contamination