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G9023

Goat serum

Goat serum
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Synonym(s):

Serum, Normal goat serum

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NACRES:
NA.46
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
Biological source:
goat
Sterility:
non-sterile
Shipped in:
dry ice

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biological source

goat

Quality Level

sterility

non-sterile

contains

preservative

application(s)

research pathology

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Goat serum is pooled from a normal donor herd.

Application

Normal goat serum may be used as a blocking agent or negative control in immunoassays. For immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry, goat serum was used between 1%-20% as blocking agent in various studies.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Goat serum has been used in:
  • immunohistochemistry
  • immunocytochemistry
  • double immunofluorescence
  • enzyme immunoassays (EIAs)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Goat serum can be effectively used for routine culture of fish cells.

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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Storage Class

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
G9023-5ML04061838099389
G9023-10ML04061838099372

Questions

1–8 of 8 Questions  
  1. Does it contain sodium azide?

    1 answer
    1. Sigma G9023 contains a preservative. According to the SDS, the preservative is A mixture of 2-methyl-1,2-thiazol-3(2H)-one and 5-chloro-2-methyl-1,2-thiazol-3(2H)-one
      CAS Number: 55965-84-9

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  2. What is the concentration of the serum? do we need to dilute it?

    1 answer
    1. This product has not been diluted. Dilutions may be made using the appropriate diluent for the specific application. Commonly used diluents include water and aqueous buffers. Note that this item a non-sterile product that contains a proprietary preservative and is not suitable for use in cell culture.

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  3. Which is the diluent of the serum?

    1 answer
    1. This product is whole serum from goats (donor herd). It contains a preservative, but no other diluents. This product is typically used as a blocking agent in immunological assays where it is a constituent of TBS or PBS blocking buffers.

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  4. How much protein is present in Product G9023, Goat Serum?

    1 answer
    1. The total protein concentration for the serum can be found on the lot specific Certificate of Analysis.

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  5. How many times can Product G9023, Goat Serum, be frozen and thawed?

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    1. We recommend that the product be thawed initially and refrozen in individual use aliquots.  The second thawing will not harm the product.  Multiple freeze/thaw cycles can destroy protein.

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  6. Has Product G9023, Goat Serum, been heat-inactivated?

    1 answer
    1. Product No. G9023, Goat serum has not been heat inactivated.  For most immunochemical reactions, it is not necessary for the serum to be heat inactivated.  Heat inactivation is only necessary to limit complement activity.

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  7. Can I use Product No. G6767, Goat serum, cell culture tested for blocking?

    1 answer
    1. We have not tested the cell culture material for blocking in immunological assays. Product No. G9023 has been tested to make sure there are no factors that give non-specific signals in immunological assays.  Some lots of Product No. G6767 may work for your application.

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  8. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  1. Oklahoma
    • Review 1
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    5 out of 5 stars.

    IHC go-to

    For years, we have used this goat serum in immunohistochemistry.

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  2. 1 Ratings-Only Review