Cell Culture Growth Factors

Growth factors are the unique cell signaling molecules that play important roles in cell proliferation and development. It's a fact that cell cultures can greatly benefit from the use of pure, high-quality proteins. The addition of growth factors to cells in culture provides an ideal environment for health and growth. Selecting the right growth factors and cytokines for your application is an important task.

Some fastidious cells need serum-free media that often necessitates the use of certain growth factors and cytokines. This is always true for primary cells but is often necessary for transformed cell lines and hybridomas as well. Growth factors include enzymes, antigens, specialized proteins, inhibitors, stem cell factors, binders, stimulating factors. Purchasing considerations include the origin of the growth factors, the necessary amount, the intended usage, the storage requirements, and the regulatory status governing experimental requirements.