Description
General description
To form EndoGRO®-MV Complete Media Kit both components arerequired: Basal Medium (Catalog No. SCME-BM) and Supplement Mix (Catalog No. SCME004-S).
Application
EndoGRO® Media Formulations provide an optimal cell cultureenvironment for many types of endothelial cells, including HUVEC, aorticendothelial cells and other human large vessel and microvascular endothelialcells. These media have been shown to grow endothelial cells at rates that meetor exceed commercially available serum containing media, while maintainingexcellent cell morphology. The media are packaged in a specially designed UVprotective shrinkwrap for added stability, which includes a temperature gaugethat helps prevent contamination. EndoGRO® Media contain no antimicrobials andno phenol red, components that can cause cell stress and masking effects thatmay influence experimental results. Four different media formulations areavailable for various applications and cell culture requirements.
The EndoGRO®-MV Culture Media kit isa 5% serum formulation approximately for culturing human microvascularendothelial cells. This media does not contain VEGF.
Preparation Note
Basal Medium (SCME-BM) should be stored at 2 - 8ºC. Thespecial UV protective packaging protects EndoGRO® Medium from light damage,however users should take care to protect medium from extended exposure tolight. Supplement Kits (SCME001-S, SCME002-S, SCME003-S, SCME004-S) should bestored at -20ºC. See individual labels for expiry date. Supplemented medium shouldbe stored at 2 - 8ºC in the dark. Use within 1 month of supplementation. Do notfreeze.
Other Notes
Unless otherwise statedin our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), ourproducts are intended for research use only and are not to be used for anyother purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercialuses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any typeof consumption or application to humans or animals
Legal Information
ENDOGRO is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
