RPMI 1640 Medium is named after where it’s developed (Roswell Park Memorial Institute) and is a modification of McCoy’s 5A Medium. RPMI 1640 Medium was originally used to culture human leukemic cells in suspension cultivation and as a mono-layer. This medium was later found to be suitable for culturing a variety of mammalian cells including Hela, Jurkat, MCF-7, PC12, PBMC, astrocytes, and carcinomas.
RPMI 1640 consists glutathione and highly concentrated vitamins, which differs from other media. RPMI 1640 Medium contains biotin, Vitamin B12, PABA, highly concentrated inositol and choline chloride, which are not present in EMEM and DMEM.
BasalMedia can provide a series of modified RPMI 1640 Medium based on the standard formulations to fulfill different needs of cell cultivation. (Please refer to each product's formulation.)
The product is prepared using water-for-injection.
Product Specifications:
With (+)
• L-Glutamine
• Phenol Red
Without (-)
• HEPES
This product is only used for scientific research and production, tissue and cell culture in vitro. It is prohibited for clinical use.
Unit Size
500 mL
Product Size
Bottle
Shelf Life
12 months