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BME, no Glutamine
Basal Medium Eagle (BME) is a widely used synthetic basal medium for supporting the growth of many different mammalian cells. BME was originally developed by Harry Eagle for HeLa cells and mouse fibroblasts, when he discovered the minimum requirements for cell growth in vitro. BME has since been used for other human lines, including WI-38 and MRC-5.
This BME is manufactured as follows: With Without
• Phenol Red • L-glutamine
• HEPES
The complete formulation is available.
BME contains eight B vitamins, the ten essential amino acids, plus cystine, tyrosine, and glutamine. There are a number of modifications of BME: Minimal Essential Medium, Glasgow's Medium and Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium. This BME formulation contains Earle's salts for use in a CO2 incubator.
Product Intended Use
For in vitro diagnostic use. CAUTION: Not for human or animal
Form: Liquid
Volume: 500 ml
Glucose: Low Glucose
Glutamine: No Glutamine
HEPES Buffer: No HEPES
Product Size: 500 mL
Phenol Red Indicator: Phenol Red
Sodium Pyruvate Additive: No Sodium Pyruvate
Green Features: Sustainable packaging
Shipping Condition: Room Temperature
Regulatory Statement: For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Storage conditions: 2-8°C. Protect from light
Shipping conditions: Ambient
Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture |