HyClone's R&D studies show that BGS performs as well or better than FBS over multiple passages when culturing several common cell lines. Click here for a printable version of this page including additional product information including a summary of this study. (PDF format)

HyClone’s new Bovine Growth Serum™ (BGS) is developed for cell culturists who are concerned about the current fetal bovine serum shortage, and are seeking an affordable and viable alternative. To meet this need, HyClone’s Research and Development group, drawing on our years of experience in developing cell culture media, has created a new bovine-based serum product that outperforms FBS in many applications.

Growth studies clearly demonstrate that HyClone Bovine Growth Serum is a superior performing FBS alternative, but at a lower price and with an unlimited supply. BGS consists of HyClone Bovine Calf Serum, supplemented with chemically defined components, including vitamins, amino acids, trace metals, and other small molecules to stimulate cell growth and proliferation. Contact your sales representative for a detailed list of components.

• Readily available and not affected by the shortage of FBS
• Procured and produced following HyClone’s high quality standards using only HyClone trained technicians
• Performs better than FBS in many applications
• Low in cost compared to FBS
• Filtered through three 0.1 µm pore-size rated filters to remove adventitious microbial contaminants
• Supplied with a Certificate of Analysis, Biochemical Assay, and Electrophoretic Profile