MEM α with phenol red, L‑glutamine, nucleosides and deoxynucleosides

Product Name

MEM α with phenol red, L‑glutamine, nucleosides and deoxynucleosides

Classification

Basal Medium

Format

Bottle(s)

Form

Liquid

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: 280–330 mOsmol/kg
pH Range: 7.0–7.4
Raw Material Origin: Animal-origin free

Description

Minimum Essential Medium (MEM) α is widely used for the cultivation of mammalian cells and for the selection of DHFR-negative cells in transfection applications. Derived from Eagle's Basal Medium (BME), MEM α supports the growth of various suspension and adherent mammalian cell types, including keratinocytes, primary rat astrocytes, and human melanoma cells.
This product is prepared using Water for Injection (WFI).
With (+)
• Phenol red
• L-glutamine
• Nucleoside
• Deoxynucleoside