DMEM, high glucose, no glutamine, no phenol red
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DMEM, high glucose, no glutamine, no phenol red
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DMEM, high glucose, no glutamine, no phenol red

DMEM (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium) is a widely used basal medium for supporting the growth of many different mammalian cells.Read more
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31053028500 mL
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Catalog number 31053028
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DMEM (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium) is a widely used basal medium for supporting the growth of many different mammalian cells. Cells successfully cultured in DMEM include primary fibroblasts, neurons, glial cells, HUVECs, and smooth muscle cells, as well as cell lines such as HeLa, 293, Cos-7, and PC-12. We offer a variety of DMEM modifications for a range of cell culture applications. Find the right formulation using the media selector tool.


This DMEM is modified as follows:
WithWithout
• High Glucose• L-glutamine
 • Phenol Red
 • Sodium Pyruvate
 • HEPES


The complete formulation is available.

Using DMEM
DMEM is unique from other media as it contains 4 times the concentration of amino acids and vitamins than the original Eagle's Minimal Essential Medium. DMEM was originally formulated with low glucose (1 g/L) and sodium pyruvate, but is often used with higher glucose levels, with or without sodium pyruvate. DMEM contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, DMEM requires supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). DMEM uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system (3.7 g/L), and therefore requires a 5–10% CO2 environment to maintain physiological pH.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Cell LineHeLa, 293, Cos-7, and PC-12
Cell TypePrimary Fibroblasts, Neurons, Glial Cells, HUVECs, Smooth Muscle Cells
Concentration1 X
Glucose Concentration4500 mg/L
Manufacturing QualitycGMP-compliant under the ISO 13485 standard
Product LineGibco™
Product TypeDMEM (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium)
Quantity500 mL
Shelf Life12 Months From Date of Manufacture
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
ClassificationAnimal Origin-free
FormLiquid
Serum LevelStandard Serum Supplementation
SterilitySterile-filtered
Sterilization MethodSterile-filtered
With AdditivesHigh Glucose
Without AdditivesNo Glutamine, No HEPES, No Phenol Red, No Sodium Pyruvate
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Storage conditions: 2-8° C. Protect from light
Shipping conditions: Ambient
Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Do you offer DMEM, high glucose without phenol red?

We recommend purchasing DMEM, high glucose, no glutamine, no phenol red (Cat. No. 31053028 or 31053036) and supplementing it with 4 mM glutamine and 1 mM sodium pyruvate.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

What is the manganese concentration in DMEM? Do you offer manganese-free DMEM?

Manganese is not present in the formulation of our catalog DMEM media products.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

I understand that some media are worse than others for fluorescence imaging. How do I choose?

Most media contain phenol red, which can quench fluorescent dyes in the visible wavelengths. Most media also contain autofluorescent components, such as riboflavin, which can reduce signal-to-background. We offer FluoroBrite DMEM and HEPES-based Live Cell Imaging Solution, which have been optimized for fluorescent imaging. We also offer a number of media without phenol red. But if none of these are reasonable options for your experiment, then we also offer BackDrop Background Suppressor ReadyProbes Reagent, which can be added to quench media autofluorescence.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

Should I be concerned about phenol red in my media when labeling my live cells with fluorescent dyes?

Some cell types accumulate phenol red, and this can pose a problem in the use of many fluorescent probes. Phenol red can quench visible-wavelength dyes and, although phenol red is non-fluorescent, various impurities may be fluorescent. We have many phenol red-free media to choose from. Our Live Cell Imaging Solution (HEPES-based) and our FluoroBrite DMEM have been optimized to be phenol red-free as well as to be non-autofluorescent.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

How long can I keep my media after supplementing with serum?

Generally speaking, media can be used for up to three weeks after supplementation with serum. There are no formal studies to support this, but it is the rule of thumb used by our scientists.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Mammalian Cell Culture Basics Support Center.

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