Complete, chemically-defined medium formulated to optimize cell growth and protein expression in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells.

All components are completely defined to meet the needs of researchers studying nutritional and physiological control of cellular processes and manufacturers seeking to optimize downstream processing. This defined medium maintains the functional properties of good cell growth and protein expression in cultured cells.

Proprietary formulation containing inorganic salts, HEPES and sodium bicarbonate buffers, essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins, recombinant human insulin, other organic compounds, trace elements, and surfactants.
Does not contain antibiotics, antimycotics, L-glutamine, transferrin, hydrolysates, or other undefined nutrients or supplements. Contains no animal-derived components or components synthesized from animal-derived materials.

Aseptically add 20-40 ml of 200 mM L-glutamine solution per liter of medium prior to use.

EX-CELL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany