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Ham's F12K Medium, w: 2.0 mM L-Glutamine, w: 2.0 mM Sodium pyruvate, w: 2.5 g/L NaHCO3
Introducing Ham's F-12K (Kaighn's) Medium, a specialized modification of Ham's F-12 medium designed to meet the unique requirements of biological research. This advanced medium offers distinct advantages, enhancing the cultivation of primary human hepatocytes, as well as rat and chicken liver cells, particularly in reduced serum conditions.

Ham's F-12K (Kaighn's) Medium is carefully formulated to optimize cell culture conditions. It features an enriched composition, providing elevated levels of essential components such as amino acids and sodium pyruvate, as well as additional elements including putrescine, thymidine, hypoxanthine, and zinc. These additions enable researchers to supplement the medium with minimal serum or defined components for specific cell types, facilitating precise experimental conditions.

Notably, Ham's F-12K (Kaighn's) Medium does not contain proteins or growth factors. Consequently, supplementation with growth factors and Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is often necessary, allowing researchers to tailor the medium to the requirements of their specific cell lines. For optimal performance, the concentration of FBS must be carefully optimized for each cell line, ensuring optimal growth and functionality.

To maintain physiological pH, Ham's F-12K (Kaighn's) Medium employs a sodium bicarbonate buffer system (2.5 g/L), necessitating a controlled 5-10% CO2 environment during cultivation. This ensures the medium's pH remains within the ideal range for cell growth and viability.

Quality control

pH = 7.2 +/
- 0.02 at 20-25°C.
Each lot has been tested for sterility and absence of mycoplasma and bacteria.

Maintenance

Keep refrigerated at +2°C to +8°C in the dark. Freezing as well as warming up to +37°C minimize the quality of the product.
Do not heat the medium to more than 37°C or use uncontrollable sources of heat (e.g., microwave appliances).
If only a part of the medium is to be used, remove this amount from the bottle and warm it up at room temperature.
Shelf life for any medium but the basic medium is 8 weeks from the date of manufacture.

Composition




Components
mg/L


Inorganic Salts
Calcium chloride x 2H2O
135,24



Copper(II) sulfate x 5H2O
0,00



Iron (II) sulfate x 7H2O
0,83



Magnesium chloride x 6H2O
105,72



Magnesium sulfate x 7H2O
394,49



Potassium chloride
283,29



Potassium dihydrogen phosphate
58,52



Sodium chloride
7597,20



di-Sodium hydrogen phosphateanhydrous
115,02



Zinc sulfate x 7H2O
0,14


Other Components
D(+)-Glucose anhydrous
1260,00



Hypoxanthine
4,08



DL-α-Lipoic acid
0,21



Phenol red
3,00



Putrescine x 2HCl
0,32



Sodium pyruvate
220,00



NaHCO3
2500,00



Thymidine
0,73


Amino Acids
L-Alanine
17,82



L-Arginine x HCl
421,40



L-Asparagine x H2O
30,02



L-Aspartic acid
26,62



L-Cysteine x HCl x H2O
70,24



L-Glutamine
292,20



L-Glutamic acid
29,42



Glycine
15,01



L-Histidine x HCl x H2O
41,92



L-Isoleucine
7,87



L-Leucine
26,24



L-Lysine x HCl
73,04



L-Methionine
8,95



L-Phenylalanine
9,91



L-Proline
69,06



L-Serine
21,02



L-Threonine
23,82



L-Tryptophan
4,08



L-Tyrosine
10,87



L-Valine
23,42


Vitamins
D(+)-Biotin
0,07



D-Calcium pantothenate
0,48



Choline chloride
13,96



Folic acid
1,32



myo-Inositol
18,02



Nicotinamide
0,04



Pyridoxine x HCl
0,06



Riboflavin
0,04



Thiamine x HCl
0,34



Vitamin B12
1,36

€80.00*
Accutase
Accutase Cell Dissociation Reagent
- A Gentle Alternative to Trypsin
Accutase is a cell detachment solution that is revolutionizing the cell culture industry. It is a mix of proteolytic and collagenolytic enzymes that mimics the action of trypsin and collagenase. Unlike trypsin, Accutase does not contain any mammalian or bacterial components and is much gentler on cells, making it an ideal solution for the routine detachment of cells from standard tissue culture plasticware and adhesion coated plasticware. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and uses of Accutase and how it is changing the game in cell culture.
Advantages of Accutase
Accutase has several advantages over traditional trypsin solutions. Firstly, it can be used whenever gentle and efficient detachment of any adherent cell line is needed, making it a direct replacement for trypsin. Secondly, Accutase works extremely well on embryonic and neuronal stem cells, and it has been shown to maintain the viability of these cells after passaging. Thirdly, Accutase preserves most epitopes for subsequent flow cytometry analysis, making it ideal for cell surface marker analysis.
Additionally, Accutase does not need to be neutralized when passaging adherent cells. The addition of more media after the cells are split dilutes Accutase so it is no longer able to detach cells. This eliminates the need for an inactivation step and saves time for cell culture technicians. Finally, Accutase does not need to be aliquoted, and a bottle is stable in the refrigerator for 2 months.
Applications of Accutase
Accutase is a direct replacement for trypsin solution and can be used for the passaging of cell lines. Additionally, Accutase performs well when detaching cells for the analysis of many cell surface markers using flow cytometry and for cell sorting. Other downstream applications of Accutase treatment include analysis of cell surface markers, virus growth assay, cell proliferation, tumor cell migration assays, routine cell passage, production scale-up (bioreactor), and flow cytometry.
Composition of Accutase
Accutase contains no mammalian or bacterial components and is a natural enzyme mixture with proteolytic and collagenolytic enzyme activity. It is formulated at a much lower concentration than trypsin and collagenase, making it less toxic and gentler, but just as effective.
Efficiency of Accutase
Accutase has been shown to be efficient in detaching primary and stem cells and maintaining high cell viability compared to animal origin enzymes such as trypsin. 100% of cells are recovered after 10 minutes, and there is no harm in leaving cells in Accutase for up to 45 minutes, thanks to autodigestion of Accutase.
In summary
In conclusion, Accutase is a powerful solution that is changing the game in cell culture. With its gentle nature, efficiency, and versatility, Accutase is the ideal alternative to trypsin. If you are looking for a reliable and efficient solution for cell detachment, Accutase is the solution for you.

€75.00*
PBS
Phosphate-Buffered Saline (PBS) Solution
Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) is a widely used buffer solution in biological and chemical research. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance and osmolarity during various experimental procedures, including tissue processing and cell culture. Our PBS solution is meticulously formulated with high-purity ingredients to ensure stability and reliability in every experiment. The osmolarity and ion concentrations of our PBS closely mimic those of the human body, making it isotonic and non-toxic to most cells.

Composition of Our PBS Solution
Our PBS solution is a pH-adjusted blend of ultrapure-grade phosphate buffers and saline solutions. At a 1X working concentration, it contains:

8000 mg/L Sodium chloride (NaCl)
200 mg/L Potassium chloride (KCl)
1150 mg/L Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous (Na2HPO4)
200 mg/L Potassium phosphate monobasic anhydrous (KH2PO4)

This composition ensures an optimal pH and ionic balance, suitable for a wide range of biological applications.

Applications of Our PBS Solution
Our PBS solution is ideal for various applications in biological research. Its isotonic and non-toxic properties make it suitable for substance dilution and cell container rinsing. PBS solutions containing EDTA are effective for disengaging attached and clumped cells. However, divalent metals such as zinc should not be added to PBS, as this can cause precipitation. In such cases, Good's buffers are recommended. Additionally, our PBS solution is an acceptable alternative to viral transport medium for the transport and storage of RNA viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

Quality Control

Sterile-filtered


Storage and Shelf Life

Store at +2°C to +25°C, protected from light.
Once opened, store at 2°C to 25°C and use within 24 months.


Shipping Conditions

Ambient temperature


Maintenance

Keep refrigerated at +2°C to +8°C in the dark. Avoid freezing and frequent warming to +37°C, as it reduces product quality.
Do not heat the medium beyond 37°C or use uncontrolled heat sources such as microwave appliances.
If only part of the medium is to be used, remove the required amount and warm it to room temperature before use.

Composition



Category
Components
Concentration (mg/L)


Salts
Potassium chloride
200



Potassium phosphate monobasic anhydrous
200



Sodium chloride
8000



Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous
1150

€20.00*
Lot Number Certificate Type Date Catalog Number
305065-010824 Certificate of Analysis 23. May. 2025 305065
305065-050123 Certificate of Analysis 23. May. 2025 305065

If you intend to use Cytion cell lines solely for internal research at a single research site, please complete and sign our Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) and submit it along with your order.

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