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Quantity: 10 x 1 L
Unit Size: Each
This RPMI is modified as follows:With: L-glutamine, Phenol Red, HEPESWithout: Sodium BicarbonateThe complete formulation is available.Gibco™ RPMI 1640 is unique from other media because it contains the reducing agent glutathione and high concentrations of vitamins. RPMI 1640 contains biotin, vitamin B_12 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.Product Intended UseFor Research Use or Further Manufacturing. Not for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.RPMI 1640 contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, RPMI 1640 requires supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). RPMI 1640 uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system (2.0 g/L) and therefore requires a 5-10% CO_2 environment to maintain physiological pH.Powder forms of Gibco™ cell culture medium require sodium bicarbonate supplementation, pH adjustment, and filtration at the time of preparation (see protocol for details).Please note that the shelf life on delivered products varies. This product has a minimum shelf life of 6 months at time of shipment. For more information regarding product shelf life, including details on specific product lots, please contact Customer Service.