Is it possible to perform experimental starvation using PromoCell Normal Human Cells and PromoCell media?
In practice, starvation is typically achieved by:
- Culturing cells in basal medium
- Reducing growth factor concentrations
- Lowering the FBS content (if serum is used)
- Cells should be in good overall condition before starting starvation.
- Starvation periods should be kept as short as possible, as prolonged deprivation of serum and/or growth factors can:
- Induce cell stress
- Trigger apoptosis
- Compromise experimental outcomes
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