Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium-Sodium Pyruvate (ITS-A) (100X)
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Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium-Sodium Pyruvate (ITS-A) (100X)
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Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium-Sodium Pyruvate (ITS-A) (100X)

ITS-A (Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium-Sodium Pyruvate) Supplement is used as a basal medium supplement in order to reduce the amount of Fetal BovineRead more
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5130004410 mL
Catalog number 51300044
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ITS-A (Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium-Sodium Pyruvate) Supplement is used as a basal medium supplement in order to reduce the amount of Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) used to culture cells. ITS-A is used for adherent cell cultures. Originally used with RPMI 1640 and Minimum Essential Medium (MEM), ITS-A is now routinely used with other basal media to support a wide variety of cell types in the presence of 2–4% FBS. We also offer ITS-G and ITS-X supplements.

Using ITS-A Supplement
Insulin promotes glucose and amino acid uptake, lipogenesis, intracellular transport, and the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids. Transferrin is an iron carrier and it may also help to reduce toxic levels of oxygen radicals and peroxide. Selenite is a co-factor for glutathione peroxidase and other proteins, and is used as an anti-oxidant in media. Sodium Pyruvate is a precursor to amino acids, fatty acids, and cholesterol; it is an important intermediate in many biosynthetic pathways. The complete formulation is available.

cGMP manufacturing and quality system
ITS-A Supplement is manufactured at a cGMP-compliant facility located in Grand Island, New York. The facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485 standards.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Cell TypeMammalian Cells
Concentration100 X
Culture TypeMammalian Cell Culture
Quantity10 mL
Shelf Life18 Months
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Product TypeTransferrin
SterilitySterile-filtered
With AdditivesSodium Pyruvate
Without AdditivesNo Phenol Red
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Storage conditions: 2 to 8°C
Shipping conditions: Ambient
Shelf life: 18 months from date of manufacture

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is the buffer composition of the various Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS) (100X) and Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS) Select (100X) supplements?

All ITS and ITS Select supplements are formulated in Earle's Balanced Salt Solution (EBSS).

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What is the difference between Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS) (100X) and Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS) Select (100X) supplements?

ITS Select supplements are animal origin-free (AOF) versions of the ITS supplements offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

ITS Select supplements use recombinant versions of both proteins in the formulation: insulin and transferrin.

All other versions of ITS, those without the Select designation, utilize recombinant insulin and a human-derived holo transferrin.

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What are the individual concentrations of insulin, transferrin, and selenium in the Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS) (100X) supplements?

All ITS and ITS Select supplements have the following concentrations of their components:

Insulin: 1.0 g/L
Transferrin: 0.55 g/L
Selenium: 0.00067 g/L

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Can I store aliquots of Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS) (100X) supplements at -20 degrees C without compromising the integrity of the product?

We recommend storing all ITS and ITS Select supplements at 2-8 degrees C as there is a chance that the insulin will precipitate upon freezing and thawing.

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Are all Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS) (100X) supplements offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific animal origin-free?

We offer both animal origin and animal origin-free versions of our ITS supplements. The animal origin-free product versions are referred to as ITS Select supplements.

Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS-G) (100X) (Cat. No. 41400045), Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium-Ethanolamine (ITS-X) (100X) (Cat. No. 51500056), and Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium-Sodium Pyruvate (ITS-A) (100X) (Cat. No. 51300044) are not animal origin-free.

Animal origin-free product versions are available for the ITS-G and ITS-X formulations: Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium (ITS-G) Select Supplement (100X) (Cat. No. A4000046501 and A4000046502) and Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium-Ethanolamine (ITS-X) Select Supplement (100X) (Cat. No. A4000046401 and Cat. No. A4000046402.

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