MEM, Hanks' Balanced Salts
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MEM, Hanks' Balanced Salts

Minimum Essential Medium (MEM) is one of the most commonly used of all cell culture media. MEM can be usedRead more
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21575097
also known as 21575-097
10 x 500 mL
Catalog number 21575097
also known as 21575-097
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10 x 500 mL
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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: Hanks' salts, L-glutamine, Phenol Red

Without: HEPES

The complete formulation is available.

MEM contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, MEM requires supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). This MEM formulation does not require a CO2 environment to maintain physiological pH.

For Research Use or Further Manufacturing. Not for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.
Specifications
Cell TypeMammalian Cells
Concentration1 X
Manufacturing QualitycGMP-compliant under the ISO 13485 standard
Product LineGibco
Product TypeMinimum Essential Medium (MEM)
Quantity10 x 500 mL
Shelf Life12 Months
Culture TypeMammalian Cell Culture
FormLiquid
Serum LevelStandard Serum Supplementation
SterilitySterile-filtered
With AdditivesLow Glucose, Glutamine, Phenol Red, Hanks’ Balanced Salt solution (HBSS)
Without AdditivesNo HEPES, No Sodium Pyruvate
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Storage conditions: 2-8°C. Protect from light
Shipping conditions: Ambient
Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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.