DMEM/F-12 (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12) is a widely used basal medium for supporting the growth of many different mammalian cells. Cells successfully cultured in DMEM/F-12 include MDCK, glial cells, fibroblasts, human endothelial cells, and rat fibroblasts. We offer a variety of DMEM/F-12 modifications for a range of cell culture applications. Find the right formulation using the
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This DMEM / F-12 is modified as follows:| With | Without |
| • GlutaMAX™ | • HEPES |
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Using DMEM/F-12DMEM/F-12 is a 1:1 mixture of DMEM and Ham's F-12. This formulation combines DMEM's high concentrations of glucose, amino acids, and vitamins with F-12's wide variety of components. DMEM/F-12 with
GlutaMAX™ supplement minimizes toxic ammonia build-up and improves cell viability and growth in an easy-to-use format. DMEM/F-12 contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, DMEM/F-12 may require supplementation, commonly with 10%
Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). DMEM/F-12 uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system and therefore requires a 5–10% CO
2 environment to maintain physiological pH.
cGMP manufacturing and quality systemDMEM/F-12 is manufactured at a cGMP-compliant facility located in Grand Island, New York. The facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485 standards. For supply chain continuity, we offer an identical DMEM/F-12 product made in our Scotland facility (31331-028). This facility is also registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and certified to the ISO 13485 standard.
This product is not used for in vitro diagnostic purpose in some countries.For Research Use or Further Manufacturing. Not for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.