DMEM/F-12 (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12) is a widely used basal medium for supporting the growth of many different mammalian cells. Cells successfully cultured in DMEM/F-12 include MDCK, glial cells, fibroblasts, human endothelial cells, and rat fibroblasts. We offer a variety of DMEM/F-12 modifications for a range of cell culture applications. Find the right formulation using the media selector tool.
This DMEM/F-12 is modified as follows:
With | Without |
• L-glutamine | • Phenol Red |
• HEPES |
The complete formulation is available.
Using DMEM/F-12
DMEM/F-12 is a 1:1 mixture of DMEM and Ham's F-12. This formulation combines DMEM's high concentrations of glucose, amino acids, and vitamins with F-12's wide variety of components. DMEM/F-12 contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, DMEM/F-12 may require supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). DMEM/F-12 uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system and therefore requires a 5–10% CO2 environment to maintain physiological pH.
cGMP manufacturing and quality system
For supply chain continuity, we manufacture DMEM/F-12 at two separate facilities, located in Grand Island, NY and Scotland, UK. Both sites are compliant with cGMP manufacturing requirements, are certified to ISO 13485, and are registered with the FDA as medical device manufacturers.
Glutamine: | L-Glutamine |
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Phenol Red Indicator: | No Phenol Red |
Form: | Liquid |
HEPES Buffer: | HEPES |
Sodium Pyruvate Additive: | Sodium Pyruvate |
Serum Supplementation: | Standard Serum Supplementation |
Glucose: | High Glucose |
Product Size: | 500 mL |
Volume (Metric): | 500 ml |
Shipping Condition: | Room Temperature |
Storage conditions: 2°C to 8°C (protect from light)
Shipping conditions: Ambient
Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture
11039 - DMEM/F-12, HEPES, no phenol red