MEM α (Minimum Essential Medium α) is a modified MEM medium. Compared with MEM medium, MEM α medium is more nutritious. On the basis of MEM, NEAA, sodium pyruvate, zinc sulfate, VB12, biotin, ascorbic acid and other ingredients are added. It is widely used in mammalian cell culture and screening of transfected DHFR-negative cells. MEM α can be used for various suspended and adherent mammalian cells, including keratinocytes, primary rat astrocytes and human melanoma cells.
This product contains a variety of ingredients such as amino acids, vitamins, inorganic salts required for various types of cell culture; but it does not contain proteins, lipids or any growth factors; therefore, this product needs to be used with serum or serum-free additives.
Precautions
1. This product is sterilized by filtration. When using it, pay attention to aseptic operation to avoid contamination;
2. To maintain the best use of this product, do not perform freeze-thaw treatment;
3. This product is only for scientific research or further research, not for diagnosis and treatment.
