GlutaMAX™ Supplement
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GlutaMAX™ Supplement

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Gibco™ GlutaMAX™ Supplement is an alternative to L-glutamine, with increased stability that improves cell health. GlutaMAX™ Supplement is suitable forRead more
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35050087
also known as 35050-087
20 x 100 mL
Catalog number 35050087
also known as 35050-087
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Quantity:
20 x 100 mL
Gibco™ GlutaMAX™ Supplement is an alternative to L-glutamine, with increased stability that improves cell health. GlutaMAX™ Supplement is suitable for both adherent and suspension culture of mammalian cells, with no adaptation required. GlutaMAX™ Supplement is offered as a 200 mM L-alanyl-L-glutamine dipeptide in 0.85% NaCl. GlutaMAX™ Supplement is also included in a variety of media formulations. Compared to L-glutamine, GlutaMAX™ Supplement:

Features:

Minimizes toxic ammonia build-up
Improves cell viability and growth
Remains stable across a wide range of temperatures

Minimizes toxic ammonia build-up
Unlike L-glutamine, GlutaMAX™ Supplement does not spontaneously break down to form ammonia. Instead, cells cleave the dipeptide bond to release L-glutamine as needed. This system prevents waste build-up and maintains a fresh supply of L-glutamine during long-term culture.

Improves cell viability and growth
Cultures with lower levels of ammonia show improved cell viability. In addition, culture conditions are more controlled due to the consistent concentration of GlutaMAX™ Supplement that is not possible with L-glutamine.

Remains stable across a wide range of temperatures
GlutaMAX™ Supplement is room-temperature stable and ready to use. GlutaMAX™ Supplement retains full functionality for 24 months at room temperature, 2 to 8°C, or -5 to -30°C for convenient storage and handling. GlutaMAX™ Supplement is even stable at 37°C for a week or more.

cGMP manufacturing and quality system
Gibco™ GlutaMAX™ supplement is manufactured at a cGMP compliant facility, located in Paisley, Scotland. The facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485 standard. For supply chain continuity, we offer an identical Gibco™ GlutaMAX™ supplement made in our Grand Island, New York facility (35050-061). This facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to the ISO 13485 standards.
Specifications
Cell TypeMammalian Cells
Concentration100 X
Culture TypeMammalian Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture
Green FeaturesSustainable packaging
Product LineGlutaMAX™
Quantity20 x 100 mL
Shelf Life24 Months
FormLiquid
Product TypeGlutaMax
SterilitySterile-filtered
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Storage conditions: 15–30°C.
Alternate storage conditions: -5 to -20°C and 2–8°C.
Shipping conditions: Ambient.
Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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.

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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.

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What is the difference between Gibco GlutaMAX and glutamine supplements?

GlutaMAX Supplement is an improved cell culture supplement that can be used as a direct substitute for L-glutamine in your cell culture medium. Please go here to read more about the properties of GlutaMAX supplement (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/cell-culture/mammalian-cell-culture/media-supplements/glutamax-media/glutamax-vs-glutamine.html).

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