Fig. 7: Cost analysis. | Communications Biology

Fig. 7: Cost analysis.

From: Simple and effective serum-free medium for sustained expansion of bovine satellite cells for cell cultured meat

Fig. 7

Media costs for BSC-GM; Beefy-9, high FGF; and Beefy-9, low FGF were assessed for reagents bought at small scale (those used in this study), and reagents if bought in bulk from available suppliers. For both small-scale and bulk purchasing, Beefy-9 (high or low FGF) is more economical than BSC-GM. When purchased in bulk and using low FGF concentrations, Beefy-9 can be prepared for less than $50/L. For both small-scale and bulk purchasing, rAlbumin is a major cost-driver for Beefy-9 media, as is FGF-2 when used at 40 ng/mL.

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