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B-27™ Supplement (50X), serum free
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B-27™ Supplement (50X), serum free

The most cited neuronal cell culture supplement, B-27 Supplement is an optimized serum-free supplement used to support the low- orRead more
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The most cited neuronal cell culture supplement, B-27 Supplement is an optimized serum-free supplement used to support the low- or high-density growth and short- or long-term viability of embryonic, post-natal, and adult hippocampal and other CNS neurons. B-27 Supplement is provided as a 50X liquid and is intended for use with Neurobasal Medium or Neurobasal-A Medium for neuronal cell culture without the need for an astrocyte feeder layer.

B-27 Supplement is suitable for use in most neuronal cell applications. For other applications, we provide alternative formulations of B-27 Supplement and Neurobasal media.

For established protocols using B-27 Supplement, access our Gibco Neurobiology Protocol Handbook.

View publications using Gibco neurobiology products at our Gibco CellCite.
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Specifications
Cell TypeNeural Cells
ClassificationSerum-free
Concentration50 X
Culture TypeMammalian Cell Culture
FormLiquid
Product TypeCell Culture Supplement
Serum LevelSerum-Free
Shelf Life12 Months
SterilitySterile
pH6 to 8
Product LineB-27™
Quantity10 mL
Shipping ConditionDry Ice
SourceSerum-Free
Tested ForEndotoxin, Performance, Sterility, Mycoplasma
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Store in freezer (-5 to -20°C) and protect from light.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Can B-27 supplement be filtered?

Yes, the protein content in this product is high enough so filtering through a low protein binding filter as a 50X or 1X in solution should not be a problem.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

Can Neurobasal Medium alone or Neurobasal Medium supplemented with B-27 supplement be frozen to extend product shelf life?

No, it is not recommended to freeze media due to the potential of precipitates forming upon thaw. Inorganic salts and amino acids in the formulation may come out of solution when exposed to temperature fluctuations. These precipitates will not go back into solution easily once formed.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

What supplements should I use with Neurobasal or Neurobasal-A medium?

Neurobasal and Neurobasal-A media (for postnatal and adult neurons) allow for long-term maintenance of neuronal cells without the need for an astrocyte feeder layer. These media should be supplemented with either serum or a serum-free supplement, plus 0.5mM L-glutamine. B-27 supplement is a serum-free supplement that comes as a 50X concentrate in a 10ml volume. This is enough supplement for 500ml of media. Fetal, postnatal, and adult neural cultures can be grown in the appropriate Neurobasal medium supplemented with B-27 supplement .

We also have two other supplements. One is called G-5 and is for growth and expression of glial cells (normal and tumor) of astrocytic phenotype. This comes in a 1ml size, at a 100X concentration. The other supplement is called N-2 and is for growth and expression of post-mitotic neurons and tumor cells of neuronal phenotype. This comes in a 5ml size, at a 100X concentration.

For more information on Neurobasal media, search "Neurobasal" from our website home page.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

Which media system should I use for primary culture of P0- or P1-derived mixed hippocampal cells?

We recommend using Neurobasal Plus Medium with B-27 Plus Supplement for long-term culture of mixed hippocampal cells. For short-term culture of a pure population of hippocampal neurons, we would recommend using Neurobasal-A Medium with B-27 Supplement.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

Do you offer B-27 supplements with and without insulin?

Yes, we do offer B-27 Supplement, minus insulin (Cat. Nos. A1895601 and A1895602). All our other B-27 supplements do contain insulin.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

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