Minimum Essential Medium (MEM)
MEM contains a higher concentration of amino acids than its original formulation, Basal Medium Eagle. Select from common variations, modify components and concentration, and get it delivered in the format you require.
Product Details
Minimal Essential Medium (MEM) was developed by Harry Eagle by doubling the amount of amino acids in a medium he created earlier, Basal Medium Eagle (BME), to facilitate the growth of different mammalian cells. The increase makes MEM more viable for broader use. Its development led to further variations, including Eagle’s Minimum Essential Medium (EMEM), Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), alpha-MEM, and MEM Spinner. MEM is commonly modified with or without the presence of L-Glutamine, Phenol Red, HEPES, and more.
Nucleus Biologics’ strategy for media supply and manufacturing are unique to the industry. We don’t only provide media with defined specifications for you to choose from, but instead build media based on your desired specifications. Start with our recommended MEM formula or choose from a list of publicly available supplier formulations and easily add, remove, or adjust components and concentrations for a custom variation — your intellectual property. MEM is manufactured in facilities using GMP guidance and in compliance to ISO 13485:2016.
Cell culture media is for research or further manufacturing. Not for direct administration into humans or animals.
Product Specifications
| Base Formula | Nucleus recommended MEM formula or choose from a database of publicly available formulations |
| Format | Liquid (2L – 2,000L lots) or powder in Krakatoa pods (500 mL dispensed volume) |
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| Quality | GMP or RUO Orders over 26L are automatically manufactured GMP |
| Testing Options | Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma, Osmolality, pH, Conductivity, Density, Bioburden
Functional and stability testing services available; contact us for details |
| Component Grade | USP, BP, EP, and JP grades available for many components |
| Component Selection | Modify concentrations and components in the following categories: Amino Acids and Dipeptides, Nucleotides and Nucleosides, Vitamins, Inorganic Salts, Proteins, Cytokines and Growth Factors, Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Antibiotics
Additional uncategorized components are available under the “Other Components” tab |
| Custom Components | Request a new component by clicking the “+ Add Custom Component” button and entering the Component Name, CAS Number, Manufacturer, Catalog Number, and Desired Concentration |
Minimum Essential Medium (MEM)
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Additional Product Information
Quality
Media is manufactured under GMP conditions and governed by strict adherence to an ISO 13485:2016-certified quality system.
Documentation
Shipping
Shipping vendor, packaging, and temperature can be tailored to your requirements.
Storage
It is recommended to store liquid media at 4-8°C. Specific storage details will be included with delivery, if applicable.
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