🌊 Introduction to Rainbow Trout Serum in Scientific Research
Rainbow trout serum has become an increasingly important biological reagent in comparative immunology, aquatic toxicology, and fish health studies. Derived from Oncorhynchus mykiss, this serum provides a species-specific matrix for analyzing fish antibodies, cytokine levels, and pathogen-host interactions.
The AffiSERA® Rainbow Trout Serum offers a standardized and high-purity solution for laboratories that require reproducibility and performance consistency in aquatic research models.
🧪 Key Features of AffiSERA® Rainbow Trout Serum
- ✅ Sterile filtered and ready-to-use formulation
- ✅ Ideal for ELISA, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and cell stimulation assays
- ✅ Consistent protein concentration for batch-to-batch reproducibility
- ✅ Preserved in optimal conditions for long-term stability
🔬 Applications in Research
1. Comparative Immunology
Rainbow trout serum is often used as a control or blocking serum in cross-species antibody testing. It minimizes background noise in immunoassays when studying teleost immune responses or using monoclonal antibodies developed in mammalian systems.
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2. Fish Cell Culture
AffiSERA® serum can be used as a culture supplement for primary cells derived from Oncorhynchus mykiss, including leukocytes, hepatocytes, or epithelial cells.
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3. Toxicology and Environmental Stress
The serum enables accurate monitoring of biomarkers of stress (e.g., cortisol, interleukins) in response to heavy metals, pollutants, or temperature shifts.
📊 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | AFG-CSL-234 |
| Species Origin | Oncorhynchus mykiss |
| Filtration | 0.22 µm sterile filtered |
| Format | Liquid, frozen or chilled |
| Storage | -20°C recommended |
| Volume Options | 5 mL, 10 mL, 50 mL |
| Application Area | Immunoassay, Cell Culture, Blocking Agent |
🔗 Why Choose AffiSERA® Rainbow Trout Serum?
AffiSERA® ensures:
- Species-specific quality control
- Ethical sourcing practices aligned with USDA guidelines
- Ideal for laboratories working under GLP-compliant conditions
🌐 How to Order and Integrate into Your Workflow
You can purchase the AffiSERA® Rainbow Trout Serum directly through the AffiSERA online catalog.
Bulk quantities and custom formats (heat-inactivated, delipidated) are available upon request.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The AffiSERA® Rainbow Trout Serum (AFG-CSL-234) is more than a niche reagent, it is a research enabler for labs investigating fish biology, aquatic pathology, and comparative immunology. Its species specificity, high purity, and immunological stability make it a preferred choice in studies where generic sera (e.g., FBS or BSA) would introduce variability.
Add this product to your lab’s toolkit today and advance your fish model studies with consistency and confidence.
