MEM
MEM
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MEM

MEM (Minimum Essential Medium) is one of the most commonly used of all cell culture media. MEM can be usedMás información
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110951146 x 1000 mL
11095080500 mL
1109509810 × 500 mL
110950721000 mL
Número de catálogo 11095114
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MEM (Minimum Essential Medium) 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.


This MEM is modified as follows:
WithWithout
• L-glutamine• HEPES
• Phenol Red 


The complete formulation is available.

Using MEM
MEM was developed by Harry Eagle, 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 product is made with Earle’s salts. MEM contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, MEM requires supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). MEM uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system (2.2 g/L), and therefore requires a 5–10% CO2 environment to maintain physiological pH.

Para su uso en investigación o procesos de fabricación posteriores. No apto para uso diagnóstico ni para la administración directa en seres humanos ni en animales.

Especificaciones
Línea de célulasHeLa, BHK-21, 293, HEP-2, HT-1080, MCF-7, and fibroblasts
Tipo de célulaPrimary Rat Astrocytes
Concentración1 X
Calidad de fabricacióncGMP-compliant under the ISO 13485 standard
Línea de productosGibco
Tipo de productoMEM (Minimum Essential Medium)
Cantidad6 x 1000 mL
Duración de almacenamiento12 Months From Date of Manufacture
Condiciones de envíoTemperatura ambiente
ClasificaciónAnimal Origin-free
FormularioLíquido
Serum LevelSuplementos de suero estándar
EsterilidadEstéril con filtro
Sterilization MethodSterile-filtered
Con aditivosLow Glucose, Glutamine, Phenol Red
Sin aditivosNo HEPES, No Sodium Pyruvate
Unit SizeEach
Contenido y almacenamiento
Condiciones de almacenamiento: De 2 a 8 °C. Proteger de la luz
Condiciones de envío: Ambiente
Vida útil: 12 meses a partir de la fecha de fabricación

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I find the osmolality for MEM Medium?

The osmolality is listed in the COA for the particular lot number of the medium.

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

My medium was shipped at room temperature but it is supposed to be stored refrigerated. Is it okay?

We routinely ship media that require long-term storage in the refrigerator at room temperature. We have done studies on representative media formulations to show that media can be at room temperature for up to a week without a problem.

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

How can I remove mycoplasma contamination from my cell culture medium?

Very often mycoplasma contamination cannot be removed from the culture so it should be discarded. You may have a unique culture that you prefer not to discard and would like to try to clean it. Ciprofloxacin and Plasmocin have reportedly been used for this application. If interested in a protocol or directions for use, check with the antibiotic supplier or published literature. Note that mycoplasma are very difficult to remove from culture and spread easily so the treated cultures should be quarantined until clear of mycoplasma, and your laboratory should be thoroughly cleaned.

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

I see a decrease in growth of my culture. What should I do?

Try changing the medium or serum. Compare media formulations for differences in glucose, amino acids, and other components. Compare an old lot of serum with a new lot. Increase initial cell inoculums. Lastly, adapt cells sequentially to new medium.

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