Bovine Pituitary Extract

The pituitary is a small endocrine gland which produces and secretes hormones vital to the regulation of various bodily functions. Hormones secreted by the pituitary stimulate and control the functioning of almost all other endocrine glands as well as the growth and water balance of the body. In vitro studies demonstrate that bovine pituitary extract (BPE) promotes epithelial cell and melanocyte proliferation [1, 2]. BPE has been widely used as an additional supplement in the culture of various epithelial cells and melanocytes. BPE from ScienCell Research Laboratories is obtained from the extraction of fresh frozen bovine pituitary glands in saline solution. The pituitaries are collected in the contiguous 48 United States only from USDA inspected facilities where animals receive ante and post mortem inspection. The pituitaries are found free of contagious diseases. The product is sterile filtered.

BPE is for research use only. It is not approved for human or animal use, or for application in in vitro diagnostic procedures. Caution: If handled improperly, some components of this product may present a health hazard. Take appropriate precautions when handling this product, including the wearing of protective clothing and eyewear. Dispose of properly.