Porcine Thyroid (Pig Thyroid) for Research & Pharmaceutical Use
High-quality porcine (pig) thyroid tissue often used by pharmaceutical companies focused on the treatment of thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism. Sourced with strict quality controls and available in scalable quantities for specialized use.
The thyroid regulates metabolism and plays a crucial role in growth and development.
Product Details
What processing and quality standards are applied to porcine (pig) thyroid tissue?
- Whole porcine thyroids are harvested from the esophagus and carefully trimmed of fat.
- The thyroids must be kept in the freezer for a minimum of 48 hours before shipping.
What is porcine (pig) thyroid used for?
- Porcine thyroids are sold to pharmaceutical companies, where they are used to create natural medications for individuals with thyroid conditions, such as hypothyroidism.
What are the appearance and quality characteristics of porcine (pig) thyroid tissue?
- Product is rinsed and must give every indication of being fresh and free from any off conditions, off-odors, gassiness, wetness or slimy conditions.
- All product must be free of extraneous and foreign material and give every indication of being fresh and be free of any off-conditions.
- All products are harvested from animals who have passed USDA antemortem and postmortem inspection.
- All Products come from plants with robust HCC, FSQ, and traceability programs.
How should porcine (pig) thyroid tissue be stored and handled?
We offer a range of storage and packaging solutions to meet diverse needs. The most common option is frozen packaging in a wax-lined box. Additional options include:
- Cardboard combos
- Individually packed bags
- Coolers or containers
- And many more customized solutions
Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products, ensuring product integrity and freshness.
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For over 30 years, SSR Lifesciences has provided biomedical researchers, companies and manufacturers a complete range of high-quality porcine materials sourced, prepared and delivered precisely to client's specifications.