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Fetal bovine serum for cell culture (tetracycline-free)

Fetal bovine serum approved for use with Tet-On and Tet-Off inducible expression systems

High-quality Tet System Approved FBS for cell culture has been functionally tested* to ensure that it permits the full range of tetracycline-regulated induction with well-characterized Tet cell lines. As the exclusive licensed distributor of tetracycline-controlled gene expression systems, only Takara Bio USA is certified to offer FBS that can ensure optimum induction with all tetracycline-inducible gene expression systems.

High-quality Tet System Approved FBS for cell culture has been functionally tested* to ensure that it permits the full range of tetracycline-regulated induction with well-characterized Tet cell lines. As the exclusive licensed distributor of tetracycline-controlled gene expression systems, only Takara Bio USA is certified to offer FBS that can ensure optimum induction with all tetracycline-inducible gene expression systems. Other commercial cell-culture serum products may contain tetracycline-derived contaminants which can dramatically affect the inducible regulation of Tet systems.

Because our Tet-On and Tet-Off systems are extremely sensitive, even “antibiotic-free” fetal bovine serum that has no negative effect on cell growth may still exhibit enough activity to alter Tet-regulated gene expression. You can be confident that Tet System Approved FBS will not adversely affect Tet-On or Tet-Off experiments.

*Testing for the presence of tetracyclines in fetal or calf serum is not equivalent to the highly sensitive functional testing that is performed on our Tet System Approved FBS.

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631101 Tet System Approved FBS, US-Sourced 500 mL USD $971.00

Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) that has been functionally tested for optimal use with all of our Tet Systems. This FBS does not contain trace levels of tetracycline (or derivatives) which have been observed to interfere with proper regulation of TRE-controlled gene expression. Use of this serum ensures the maximal range of induction possible with the Tet Systems. This FBS has been processed in the United States.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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631106 Tet System Approved FBS 500 mL USD $933.00

Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) that has been functionally tested for optimal use with all of our Tet Systems. This FBS does not contain trace levels of tetracycline (or its derivatives) which have been observed to interfere with proper regulation of TRE-controlled gene expression. Use of this serum ensures the maximal range of induction possible with the Tet Systems.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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631107 Tet System Approved FBS 50 mL USD $120.00

Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) that has been functionally tested for optimal use with all of our Tet Systems. This FBS does not contain trace levels of tetracycline (or its derivatives) which have been observed to interfere with proper regulation of TRE-controlled gene expression. Use of this serum ensures the maximal range of induction possible with the Tet Systems.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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631367 Tet System Approved FBS 3 x 500 mL USD $2335.00

High-quality Tet System Approved Fetal Bovine Serum has been functionally tested to ensure that it permits the full range of tetracycline-regulated induction. This FBS has been collected from non-US sources, and approved for import and export by the USDA.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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631368 Tet System Approved FBS, US-Sourced 3 x 500 mL USD $2263.00

High-quality Tet System Approved Fetal Bovine Serum has been functionally tested to ensure that it permits the full range of tetracycline-regulated induction. This FBS has been collected in the United States.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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631105 Tet System Approved FBS, US-Sourced 50 mL USD $127.00

Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) that has been functionally tested for optimal use with all of our Tet Systems. This FBS does not contain trace levels of tetracycline (or derivatives) which have been observed to interfere with proper regulation of TRE-controlled gene expression. Use of this serum ensures the maximal range of induction possible with the Tet Systems. This FBS has been processed in the United States.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Overview

  • The only fetal bovine serum that is functionally tested with our tetracycline-inducible expression systems.
  • Proven track record—20 years providing Tet Approved FBS
  • Ensures lowest background expression with our Tet-On 3G and Tet-One Systems
  • Two versions of Tet System Approved FBS are available:
    • US-sourced FBS: a premium cell-culture serum that is collected in the United States.
    • Tet System Approved FBS: a more economical alternative obtained from non-US, USDA-approved sources.
    • All sera are subjected to the same rigorous testing to ensure full inducibility.

More Information

Please see the product's Certificate of Analysis for information about storage conditions, product components, and technical specifications. Please see the Kit Components List to determine kit components. Certificates of Analysis and Kit Components Lists are located under the Documents tab.

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