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GlossaryFetal Bovine Serum (FCS)

nutrient-rich solution from cow fetuses' blood used in cell culture

Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is a nutrient-rich solution derived from the blood of cow fetuses. It is commonly used in cell culture to provide essential growth factors, hormones, and nutrients that support the growth and maintenance of cells in a laboratory setting.

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