MEM (ATCC formulation) with phenol red, 2 mM L‑glutamine, 1 mM sodium pyruvate and non‑essential amino acids

Product Name

MEM (ATCC formulation) with phenol red, 2 mM L‑glutamine, 1 mM sodium pyruvate and non‑essential amino acids

Classification

Basal Medium

Format

Bottle(s)

Form

Liquid

Recommended Cell Line

Fibroblasts, primary rat astrocytes, etc.

Storage Conditions

2–8°C, protect from light

Shipping Conditions

Ice Pack (Blue Ice)

Feature

Serum Supplementation: 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)
Culture Conditions: 37 °C, 5–10% CO₂
Sterility Grade: Sterile-filtered
Shelf Life: 12 months
Endotoxin Level: ≤ 1 EU/mL
Osmolality Range: 260–320 mOsmol/kg
pH Range: 7.0–7.4
Raw Material Origin: Animal-origin free

Description

Minimum Essential Medium (MEM) is a nutritionally enriched minimal essential medium that contains all 20 naturally occurring amino acids, including L-glutamine, as well as 10 essential vitamins. Developed as a modification of Eagle’s Basal Medium (BME), MEM features higher concentrations of amino acids to support cell growth. When supplemented with serum, MEM is suitable for the cultivation of a wide variety of adherent cell types, including fibroblasts.
This product is prepared using Water for Injection (WFI).
With (+)
• Phenol red
• L-glutamine
• 0.11 g/L Sodium pyruvate
• MEM non-essential amino acids