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BenchStable™ MEM
Gibco Minimum Essential Medium (MEM) is one of the most commonly used of all cell culture media. MEM can beRead more
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| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| A4192202 | 10 x 500 mL |
| A4192201 | 500 mL |
Catalog number A4192202
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434.00
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10 x 500 mL
Price (USD)
434.00
Each
Gibco Minimum Essential Medium (MEM) is one of the most commonly used of all cell culture media. MEM can be used with a variety of suspension and adherent mammalian cells, including HeLa, BHK-21, 293, HEP-2, HT-1080, MCF-7, fibroblasts, and primary rat astrocytes. We offer a variety of MEM modifications for a range of cell culture applications. Find the right formulation using the media selector tool.
BenchStable MEM has been engineered for storage at room temperature while supporting cellular proliferation and maximum cell densities comparable to conventional MEM when supplemented with ≥10% fetal bovine serum (FBS).
This MEM is modified as follows:
• Optimized for room temperature stability
• With GlutaMAX, Phenol Red
• Without HEPES
Using BenchStable MEM
MEM, developed by Harry Eagle, was based on his earlier formulation of Basal Medium Eagle (BME). Many other modifications of MEM followed, including Glasgow’s MEM, MEM α, DMEM, and Temin’s Modification. MEM is available with Earle’s salts for use in a CO2 incubator, or with Hanks' salts for use without CO2. This MEM includes Earle's salts. MEM with GlutaMAX supplement minimizes toxic ammonia build-up and improves cell viability and growth in an easy-to-use format. BenchStable MEM requires supplementation with ≥10% fetal bovine serum (FBS).
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Cell LineHeLa, BHK-21, 293, HEP-2, HT-1080, MCF-7, and fibroblasts
Concentration1 X
Green FeaturesEnergy efficient, Fewer resources used, Sustainable packaging
Manufacturing QualitycGMP-compliant under the ISO 9001: 2015 standard
Product LineBenchStable™
Product TypeMEM (Minimum Essential Medium)
Quantity10 x 500 mL
Shelf Life12 Months From Date of Manufacture
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
ClassificationAnimal Origin-free
FormLiquid
Serum LevelStandard Serum Supplementation
SterilitySterile-filtered
With AdditivesLow Glucose, GlutaMAX, Phenol Red
Without AdditivesNo HEPES, No Sodium Pyruvate
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Store at room temperature. Protect from light.
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