Opti-MEM™ I Reduced Serum Medium
Opti-MEM™ I Reduced Serum Medium
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Opti-MEM™ I Reduced Serum Medium

Opti-MEM™ I Reduced-Serum Medium is an improved Minimal Essential Medium (MEM) that allows for a reduction of Fetal Bovine SerumRead more
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Opti-MEM™ I Reduced-Serum Medium is an improved Minimal Essential Medium (MEM) that allows for a reduction of Fetal Bovine Serum supplementation by at least 50% with no change in growth rate or morphology. Opti-MEM™ I medium is also recommended for use with cationic lipid transfection reagents, such as Lipofectamine™ reagent. Opti-MEM™ I medium can be used with a variety of suspension and adherent mammalian cells, including Sp2, AE-1, CHO, BHK-21, HEK, and primary fibroblasts. We offer a variety of Opti-MEM™ I modifications for a range of cell culture applications.


This Opti-MEM™ I is modified as follows:
With
• L-glutamine
• Phenol Red


The complete formulation is confidential. For more information, please contact Technical Services.

Using Opti-MEM™ I Medium
Opti-MEM™ I Reduced-Serum Medium is a unique medium that contains insulin, transferrin, hypoxanthine, thymidine, and trace elements. These additional components allow for a reduction in serum supplementation by at least 50%. Opti-MEM™ I medium uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system (2.4 g/L), and therefore requires a 5–10% CO2 environment to maintain physiological pH.

For Research Use or Further Manufacturing. Not for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.
Specifications
Cell LineSp2, AE-1, CHO, BHK-21, and HEK
Cell TypePrimary Fibroblasts
ClassificationHuman Origin
Concentration1 X
FormLiquid
Product TypeOpti-MEM I
Shelf Life18 Months From Date of Manufacture
SterilitySterile-filtered
With AdditivesGlutamine, Phenol Red
Green FeaturesSustainable packaging
Manufacturing QualitycGMP-compliant under the ISO 13485 standard
Product LineGibco™, Opti-MEM™
Quantity10 x 500 mL
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Store at 2–8°C and protect from light.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Do you offer an alternative for Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium (Cat. No. 31985070)?

Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium, no phenol red (Cat. No. 11058021) would be the closest alternative. Both offerings contain L-glutamine. For more a stabilized L-glutamine option, Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium, GlutaMAX Supplement (Cat. No. 51985034) is the recommended alternative. All Opti-MEM offerings have demonstrated performance for both reduced-serum cell culture and lipid-based transfection.

Is there any other difference between Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium and Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium, no phenol red besides the presence/absence of phenol red?

The formulation of Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium and that of Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium, no phenol red is the same except for the presence of phenol red in the former medium.

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Where can I find the osmolality for my lot of Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium?

We do provide osmolality information on the certificate of analysis. All lots of Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium will meet the osmolality specification of ≥280 to ≤320 mOsm/kg.

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Can I aliquot and freeze Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium to conserve it longer? If so, for how long can it be stored?

Sorry, we don't have data to show that frozen Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium has a longer shelf life. Actually, we recommend storing this medium at 2-8 degrees C in the dark. We do not recommend freezing the medium because it may precipitate.

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I noticed that Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium does not contain any serum. Why do you then refer to it as "Reduced Serum Medium"?

Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium is a serum-free medium. The reason why it is called “reduced-serum medium” is because you only need to supplement this medium with 1-5% FBS instead of the standard 10% FBS.

Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium can be used as is (without serum) for transfection of cells. However, for long-term cell culture, you need to add serum to the medium to keep cells healthy.

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