MEM-α

MEM-α

Media Type:Others
Cat No:AC03302-0500

Product Details

MEM α is a modified MEM medium. Compared to MEM medium, MEM α medium is more nutrient-rich, with added components such as NEAA, sodium pyruvate, zinc sulfate, VB12, biotin, and ascorbic acid based on MEM. It is widely used for the culture of various mammalian suspension and adherent cells. MEM α medium without nucleosides and deoxyribonucleosides is often used as a selection medium for DG44 and other DHFR-deficient cells.

Product Advantages

This product contains various components required for cell culture, such as amino acids, vitamins, and inorganic salts, but it does not contain proteins, lipids, or any growth factors. Therefore, this product needs to be used with serum or serum-free additives.

Product Composition

FormLiquid
Concentration
Specification500 mL
PH7.2~7.4
Balanced SaltEarle’s Salt
NucleosidesIncluded
L-Glutamine2 mM
NaHCO32200 mg/L
D-Glucose1000 mg/L
Sodium Pyruvate1 mM
HEPES BufferNone
Phenol Red Indicator10 mg/L

Storage Conditions

Storage Conditions: Store at 4℃ away from light

Transportation Conditions: Room temperature

Shelf Life: 12 months from the date of manufacture