EpiGRO^® Human Ocular Epithelia Complete Media Kit

EpiGRO Human Ocular Epithelia Complete Media Kit is a serum-free medium optimized for the culture of human corneal epithelial cells. It supports the growth of these cells over a period of at least 3 passages. This medium does not contain any antimicrobials or phenol red; components that can cause cell stress and “masking effects” that may influence experimental results. It is formulated for use in an incubator with an atmosphere of 5% CO⒉

Basal Medium should be stored at 2-8°C in the dark. Do not freeze.Supplement Mix should be stored at -20°C. Supplemented Medium is stable for up to 4 weeks at 2-8°C. Do not freeze the supplemented medium. For use, aliquot and pre-warm the needed amount of medium, keeping the remaining medium refrigerated at 2-8°C.

Each lot is checked for growth promoting activity, adherence rate, and typical morphology. In addition, all lots of media have been tested for the absence of microbial contaminants (fungi, bacteria, mycoplasma).

Basal Medium (Catalog No. SCMC-BM) Supplement Mix (Catalog No. SCMC001-S)

EPIGRO is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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