HiMedia SD238-1KT refers to the Minimum Essential Medium Eagle (MEM) (For Suspension Culture) kit, a specialized cell culture medium produced by HiMedia Laboratories. Unlike the individual antibiotic discs previously discussed, this product is a comprehensive medium kit designed for the growth and maintenance of mammalian cells in suspension.
Product Composition and Features
According to the technical data from HiMedia Laboratories:
Base Medium: It is a modification of Minimum Essential Medium (MEM), originally developed by Harry Eagle.
Suspension Culture Optimization: To facilitate the growth of cells in suspension, this specific formulation (AT238) does not contain Calcium Chloride or Magnesium Sulfate, which are typically required for cell attachment.
Key Ingredients: Contains Earle's balanced salts, L-glutamine, and Non-Essential Amino Acids (NEAA).
Power and pH Control: Formulated without Sodium Bicarbonate, which must be added separately by the user to achieve the final target pH of 7.30–7.90.
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