HyClone MEM raw material components are screened through strict quality control testing for lot-to-lot consistency. MEM liquid media products are hydrated using purified water and undergo sterile filtration.

What is MEM cell culture media used for?

MEM media is a versatile cell culture medium used to maintain cell growth for commonly studied cell lines. MEM medium is a more nutrient rich version of basal medium eagle (BME) media designed to meet the nutritional requirements of fibroblasts and HeLa cells and more closely match the protein profile of mammalian cells. The modifications that have been developed since MEM media’s initial formulation expand the use of this cell culture media to support a more expansive selection of both adherent or suspension cell lines including keratinocytes, astrocytes, and human melanoma cells. MEM medium is frequently combined with fetal bovine serum (FBS) as MEM media formulations do not contain the growth factors, proteins, hormones, or lipids needed to promote cell growth.