Synonym(s): BPE; PEX
General description: Pituitary Extract, bovine (PEX) is an extract of bovine pituitary tissue containing growth factors. PEX can be used to promote the growth of several types of human epithelial cells in culture. Pituitary extract, bovine, is prepared using a modification of a published procedure.
Physical form: Lyophilized from sodium phosphate buffer
Storage: 2-8°C
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O7