SILAC RPMI 1640 Flex Media, no glucose, no phenol red
SILAC RPMI 1640 Flex Media, no glucose, no phenol red
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SILAC RPMI 1640 Flex Media, no glucose, no phenol red

SILAC RPMI 1640 Medium is RPMI 1640 basal cell culture medium without L-arginine, L-glutamine, and L-lysine for use during SILACRead more
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SILAC RPMI 1640 Medium is RPMI 1640 basal cell culture medium without L-arginine, L-glutamine, and L-lysine for use during SILAC protein labeling with stable isotope-labeled lysine and/or arginine. RPMI 1640 Medium is widely used for supporting the growth of many different mammalian cells. Cells successfully cultured in RPMI-1640 include HeLa, Jurkat, MCF-7, PC12, PBMC, astrocytes, and carcinomas. We offer a variety of Gibco™ RPMI 1640 modifications for a range of applications. Find the right modification using the media selector tool.
This RPMI 1640 Medium is modified as follows:
WithWithout
 • Glucose
 • Phenol red
 • HEPES
 • L-arginine
 • L-glutamine
 • L-lysine

RPMI 1640 Medium is unique from other media because it contains the reducing agent glutathione and high concentrations of vitamins. RPMI 1640 Medium contains biotin, vitamin B12, and PABA, which are not found in Eagle's Minimal Essential Medium or Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium. In addition, the vitamins inositol and choline are present in very high concentrations. RPMI 1640 Medium contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, RPMI 1640 Medium requires supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). SILAC protein labeling experiments should be conducted using Gibco™ Dialyzed FBS. RPMI 1640 Medium uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system (2.0 g/L), and therefore requires a 5-10% CO2 environment to maintain physiological pH.

cGMP Manufacturing and Quality System
SILAC RPMI 1640 Medium is manufactured at a cGMP-compliant facility located in Grand Island, New York. The facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485 standards.
For Research Use or Further Manufacturing. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Cell TypeMammalian Cells
Culture TypeMammalian Cell Culture
FormLiquid
Product TypeRPMI 1640
Serum LevelStandard Serum Supplementation
Shelf Life12 Months
Without AdditivesNo Glucose, No Glutamine, No HEPES, No Phenol Red, No Sodium Pyruvate, No Arginine, No Lysine
Green FeaturesSustainable packaging
Product LineGibco™
Quantity500 mL
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Store in refrigerator (2–8°C) and protect from light.
Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I understand that some media are worse than others for fluorescence imaging. How do I choose?

Most media contain phenol red, which can quench fluorescent dyes in the visible wavelengths. Most media also contain autofluorescent components, such as riboflavin, which can reduce signal-to-background. We offer FluoroBrite DMEM and HEPES-based Live Cell Imaging Solution, which have been optimized for fluorescent imaging. We also offer a number of media without phenol red. But if none of these are reasonable options for your experiment, then we also offer BackDrop Background Suppressor ReadyProbes Reagent, which can be added to quench media autofluorescence.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

Should I be concerned about phenol red in my media when labeling my live cells with fluorescent dyes?

Some cell types accumulate phenol red, and this can pose a problem in the use of many fluorescent probes. Phenol red can quench visible-wavelength dyes and, although phenol red is non-fluorescent, various impurities may be fluorescent. We have many phenol red-free media to choose from. Our Live Cell Imaging Solution (HEPES-based) and our FluoroBrite DMEM have been optimized to be phenol red-free as well as to be non-autofluorescent.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Analysis Support Center.

How long can I keep my media after supplementing with serum?

Generally speaking, media can be used for up to three weeks after supplementation with serum. There are no formal studies to support this, but it is the rule of thumb used by our scientists.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Mammalian Cell Culture Basics Support Center.

My medium was shipped at room temperature but it is supposed to be stored refrigerated. Is it okay?

We routinely ship media that require long-term storage in the refrigerator at room temperature. We have done studies on representative media formulations to show that media can be at room temperature for up to a week without a problem.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Mammalian Cell Culture Basics Support Center.

How can I remove mycoplasma contamination from my cell culture medium?

Very often mycoplasma contamination cannot be removed from the culture so it should be discarded. You may have a unique culture that you prefer not to discard and would like to try to clean it. Ciprofloxacin and Plasmocin have reportedly been used for this application. If interested in a protocol or directions for use, check with the antibiotic supplier or published literature. Note that mycoplasma are very difficult to remove from culture and spread easily so the treated cultures should be quarantined until clear of mycoplasma, and your laboratory should be thoroughly cleaned.

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