Technical Data
Media
Dulbecco’s MEM (DMEM) High Glucose w/o L-Glutamine, Phenol Red (Powder)
D9812-05
Cell Culture Grade
Storage RT/4°C    Shipping RT
Components shown as mg/Liter
Inorganic Salts:
Calcium Chloride•2H2O200
Ferric Nitrate•9H2O0.1
Magnesium Sulfate97.7
Potassium Chloride400
Sodium Chloride6400
Sodium Phosphate Monobasic, Anhy125
Amino Acids:
L-Arginine•HCl84
L-Cystine62.57
Glycine30
L-Histidine•HCl•H2O42
L-Isoleucine104.8
L-Leucine104.8
L-Lysine•HCl146.2
L-Methionine30
L-Phenylalanine66
L-Serine42
L-Threonine95.2
L-Tryptophan16
L-Tyrosine103.8
L-Valine94
Vitamins:
Choline Chloride4
Folic Acid4
myo-Inositol7.2
Niacinamide4
D-Pantothenic Acid•Ca4
Pyridoxine•HCl4
Riboflavin0.4
Thiamine•HCl4
Other:
D+Glucose4500
Pyruvic Acid, Sodium110
Total:12.9g/Liter
Dulbecco’s MEM is the most widely used modification of BME. It contains a 4-fold higher concentration of amino acids and vitamins. Non-essential amino acids and certain essential trace elements were added. The bicarbonate concentration was increased. The standard formula for DMEM is with 1000mg/ml glucose. DMEM was originally developed for the culture of mice embryonic cells. Today, it finds a broad application of serum free culture of normal and transformed mouse and chicken cells.


Directions per Liter Dissolve 12.9g in 800-900ml of ddH2O, stirring gently until completely solubilized. If required, add 3.7g sodium bicarbonate with stirring. Adjust pH of the medium to 0.1-0.3 pH unit below the desired level. Add additional water to bring the solution to 1L. Filter-sterilize using a 0.22 micron membrane filter. Aliquot into sterile containers. Do not autoclave. Contains heat-labile compounds that can be damaged with autoclaving.

Storage Store powdered media at RT. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept at 4°C and used within a short period of time.

Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow homogenous, free flowing powder. Solubility


Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

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