MEM powder with phenol red, Earle’s Balanced Salt Solution, L‑glutamine and non‑essential amino acids

Product Name

MEM powder with phenol red, Earle’s Balanced Salt Solution, L‑glutamine and non‑essential amino acids

Classification

Basal Medium

Format

Bag(s)

Form

Powder

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: 48 months
Endotoxin Level: ≤ 1 EU/mL
Osmolality Range: 230–275 mOsmol/kg
pH Range: 4.5–5.5
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
• MEM non-essential amino acids
• Earle's Balanced Salt
Without (-)
• Sodium bicarbonate