ITS Solution I (100x)
ITS Solution I (100x) – Insulin-Transferrin-Selenium Supplement
ITS Solution I (100x), insulin-transferrin-selenium supplement to reduce serum use
RUO (P07-03100) · GMP grade coming soon
ITS Solution I is a 100x supplement containing insulin (human recombinant), apo-transferrin (human) and sodium selenite. Adding ITS to conventional basal media allows a substantial reduction of the fetal bovine serum requirement for routine maintenance and low-density attachment of many adherent cell types. Insulin promotes glucose and amino acid uptake, transferrin serves as an iron carrier and reduces toxic oxygen radicals, and selenite acts as a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase. A GMP-grade version (CT-03110) is in preparation (coming soon).
Cut serum use with a defined ITS supplement. A 100x insulin-transferrin-selenium solution for serum-reduced and serum-free culture.
Why ITS Solution I (100x)
- Defined supplement – insulin, transferrin and selenium in a single 100x solution.
- Reduces serum requirement – supports adherent cells at FBS levels below 4 %.
- Broad compatibility – for basal media such as DMEM, DMEM/F12, F-12 and MEM.
- Quality controlled – sterile-filtered and released to defined specifications.
- GMP option – GMP-grade CT-03110 coming soon for regulated processes.
Formulation at a glance
| Type | Serum-free supplement |
| Concentration | 100x |
| Components | Insulin human rec., apo-transferrin human, sodium selenite |
| Format | Liquid, sterile-filtered |
| Storage | -20 °C |
Ordering & grades
Applications
- Serum-reduced and serum-free culture
- Low-density attachment of adherent cells
Frequently asked questions
What is ITS Solution I (100x)?
ITS Solution I is a 100x supplement containing insulin (human recombinant), apo-transferrin (human) and sodium selenite. Adding ITS to conventional basal media allows a substantial reduction of the fetal bovine serum requirement for routine maintenance and low-density attachment of many adherent cell types. Insulin promotes glucose and amino acid uptake, transferrin serves as an iron carrier and reduces toxic oxygen radicals, and selenite acts as a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase.
How is ITS Solution I (100x) used?
Add 10 ml of ITS Solution I (100x) per litre of medium. Optimal growth may still require 2-4 % FBS.
How is ITS Solution I (100x) stored?
Store at -20 °C. Once thawed, keep at 2-8 °C and avoid further freeze-thaw cycles. Stable 2 years from production.
Is a GMP-grade version available?
A GMP-grade version (CT-03110) is in preparation (coming soon), manufactured GMP EU Annex 1-compliant by PAN-Celltech.
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