RPMI 1640 Medium, GlutaMAX™ Supplement
RPMI 1640 Medium, GlutaMAX™ Supplement
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RPMI 1640 Medium, GlutaMAX™ Supplement

RPMI 1640 Medium (Roswell Park Memorial Institute 1640 Medium) was originally developed to culture human leukemic cells in suspension andRead more
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61870010
also known as 61870-010
500 mL
61870044
also known as 61870-044
10 x 500 mL
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also known as 61870-010
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RPMI 1640 Medium (Roswell Park Memorial Institute 1640 Medium) was originally developed to culture human leukemic cells in suspension and as a monolayer. RPMI 1640 medium has since been found suitable for a variety of mammalian cells, including HeLa, Jurkat, MCF-7, PC12, PBMC, astrocytes, and carcinomas. We offer a variety of RPMI 1640 modifications for a range of cell culture applications. Find the right formulation using the media selector tool.


This RPMI 1640 is modified as follows:
WithWithout
• GlutaMAX™• HEPES
• Phenol Red 


The complete formulation is available.

Using RPMI 1640 Medium
RPMI 1640 medium is unique from other media because it contains the reducing agent glutathione and high concentrations of vitamins. RPMI 1640 medium contains biotin, vitamin B12, and PABA, which are not found in Eagle's Minimal Essential Medium or Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium. In addition, the vitamins inositol and choline are present in very high concentrations. RPMI 1640 medium with GlutaMAX™ supplement minimizes toxic ammonia build-up and improves cell viability and growth in an easy-to-use format. RPMI 1640 medium contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, RPMI 1640 medium requires supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). RPMI 1640 medium uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system (2.0 g/L) and therefore requires a 5–10% CO2 environment to maintain physiological pH.

Customers using Gibco™ RPMI 1640 in a manufacturing process, who have a submission with the FDA, may request a letter of authorization from us to reference our Type II Drug Master File (DMF).

For Research Use or Further Manufacturing. Not for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.
Specifications
Cell TypeMammalian Cells
Concentration1 X
Culture EnvironmentCO2
Manufacturing QualitycGMP-compliant under the ISO 13485 standard
Osmolality260 - 310 mOsm/kg
Product LineGibco™, GlutaMAX™
Product TypeRPMI 1640
Quantity500 mL
Shelf Life12 Months
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
ClassificationAnimal Origin-free
Culture TypeMammalian Cell Culture
FormLiquid
Serum LevelStandard Serum Supplementation
SterilitySterile-filtered
With AdditivesGlutaMAX, Phenol Red, Sodium Bicarbonate
Without AdditivesNo HEPES, No Sodium Pyruvate
pH7 to 7.4
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)

How light sensitive is RPMI 1640 media? Should I also be protecting it from LED light?

While we know that different wavelengths of light are worse than others for exposure, we would recommend as a best practice to protect the medium from all forms of light exposure including LEDs, as much as possible to ensure optimal performance, as several components within the medium are light sensitive, such as vitamins.

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

What is the density (g/L) for RPMI 1640 Medium?

We have specific gravity information for RPMI 1640 Medium: 1.006 kg/L. In this case, the specific gravity is the same as density as the solvent is water.

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

Will depletion, absence, or breakdown of essential growth-promoting components such as glutamine or growth factors reduce the growth rate of my culture?

Yes. If you suspect that this is the case, remove the medium and add fresh medium. Alternatively, you can supplement medium with growth-promoting components. It is also possible to substitute GlutaMax I or II for glutamine in the medium to prevent glutamine exhaustion.

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

Will the media formulations containing GlutaMAX supplement change with respect to L-glutamine content?

In all media containing GlutaMAX supplement dipeptides as a substitute for L-glutamine, concentration is equimolar with the L-glutamine in the original formulation.

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

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