Description
MEM-Alpha with low glucose is a Minimum Essential Medium-α widely used for mammalian cell culture and for selection of transfected DHFR-negative cells. This liquid formulation is modified with low glucose, L-glutamine, sodium bicarbonate and phenol red, and is supplied without nucleosides (ribonucleosides and deoxyribonucleosides). Offered in a practical 500 ml pack with a net weight of 0,500 kg, it provides a convenient volume for everyday laboratory workflows. The balanced basal medium from manufacturer Sartorius supports cultivation of a broad range of mammalian cells under standard culture conditions. Its nucleoside-free composition is especially suited to DHFR-based selection systems and other applications that require a defined medium free of ribonucleosides and deoxyribonucleosides. Phenol red enables visual pH monitoring during culture, while sodium bicarbonate contributes to the buffering system. Cell-biology and biotechnology laboratories use this MEM-α variant for consistent performance in both routine growth and specialised selection protocols where a low-glucose, nucleoside-free basal medium is required.
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Key features
- Pack size: 500 ml
- Storage temperature: 2–8 °C
- Medium type: MEM-Alpha (Minimum Essential Medium-α)
- Glucose: Low glucose
- With: L-glutamine, sodium bicarbonate, phenol red
- Without: Nucleosides (ribonucleosides and deoxyribonucleosides)
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