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Gibco™ MEM, suspension, no calcium, no glutamine

Description
Requires
Supplementation
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 Gibco™ MEM modifications for a range of cell culture applications. Find the right formulation using the media selector tool.
This MEM is modified as follows:
With: Earle's salts, Phenol Red
Without: L-glutamine, HEPES, Calcium
The complete formulation is available.
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. This MEM formulation is made without calcium for use with suspension cultures. This MEM formulation contains Earle's salts for use in a CO2 incubator. This product is made with Earle's salts.
Product Intended Use
For in vitro diagnostic use. CAUTION: Not for human or animal therapeutic use. Uses other than the labeled intended use may be a violation of local law.
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.
Order Info
Shipping Condition: Room Temperature
- Environmental benefits include:
- Renewable Materials
- Recycled Content
- Recyclable
- Source Reduction

Specifications
Specifications
Cell Line | HeLa, BHK-21, 293, HEP-2, HT-1080, MCF-7, and fibroblasts |
Cell Type | Primary Rat Astrocytes |
Classification | Animal Origin-free |
Concentration | 1 X |
Form | Liquid |
Product Type | MEM (Minimum Essential Medium) |
Serum Level | Standard Serum Supplementation |
Sterility | Sterile-filtered |
With Additives | Low Glucose, Phenol Red, Earle's Balanced Salt Solution (EBSS) |
Without Additives | No Glutamine, No HEPES, No Sodium Pyruvate, No Calcium |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Product Code |
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2451838 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | 11380037 |
2451840 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | 11380037 |
2678955 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | 11380037 |
2451842 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | 11380037 |
2337563 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | 11380037 |
Not for human or animal therapeutic use. Uses other than the labeled intended use may be a violation of local law. For in vitro diagnostic use.
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