To form a complete kit both components are required: Basal Medium (Catalog No. SCMC-BM) and Supplement Mix (Catalog No. SCMC001-S).


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

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).

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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