Alpha MEM
Alpha MEM – Classic Cell Culture Medium in Multiple Configurations
Alpha MEM, classic cell culture medium
RUO (P04-21050)
Alpha MEM is a different formulation of MEM Eagle and contains a higher concentration of amino acids. It also has a higher concentration of lipoic acid, vitamins and pyruvate. Primarily it was developed for the cultivation of hamster kidney cells, but today it is used for a broad range of mammalian cells. Among others the alpha MEM promotes the growth and progeny of bone marrow cells in suspension culture and monolayer. A further possibility is the use as a separation medium or for the out-breeding of amniotic cells. It is available in several configurations differing in glutamine form, ribonucleosides, so you can match the formulation to your protocol.
Classic Alpha MEM for reliable cell culture. A well-established formulation, sterile-filtered and quality-controlled for reproducible results.
Why Alpha MEM
- Classic formulation – the established Alpha MEM recipe for reliable, reproducible culture.
- Glutamine options – available as with L-glutamine, with stable glutamine, glutamine-free.
- Broad use – suitable for a wide range of routine cell culture applications.
- Multiple pack sizes – available in several pack sizes; other sizes on request.
Formulation at a glance
| Type | Classic basal cell culture medium |
| Product | Alpha MEM |
| Buffer | 2.2 g/L NaHCO3 |
| Configurations | glutamine form, ribonucleosides |
| Format | Liquid, sterile-filtered |
| Storage | +2°C – +8°C |
Ordering & grades
Applications
- General mammalian cell culture
- Routine culture with serum supplementation
Frequently asked questions
What is Alpha MEM?
Alpha MEM is a modification of MEM Eagle with higher concentrations of amino acids, lipoic acid, vitamins and pyruvate. Originally developed for hamster kidney cells, it is today used for a broad range of mammalian cells, including bone marrow cells in suspension and monolayer culture, and can also serve as a separation medium or for the out-breeding of amniotic cells.
Which configurations are available?
Options include with L-glutamine, with stable glutamine, glutamine-free, and further variants (glutamine form, ribonucleosides).
How is it stored?
Alpha MEM is stored at +2°C – +8°C.
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