Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Iscove’s Modified Dulbecco’s Medium (IMDM)
Quantity/Pack Size – 6 × 500 ml
Form – Liquid
Grade – Cell Culture Grade
Application – Cell Culture
Product Overview
Iscove’s Modified Dulbecco’s Medium (IMDM) is a specialized cell culture medium designed to support the growth and maintenance of various cell types, including hybridomas, lymphocytes, and other mammalian cells. This medium is formulated to provide essential nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, and inorganic salts necessary for optimal cell growth. IMDM is particularly noted for its high glucose and amino acid content, which helps in promoting cell proliferation and viability. The medium is also supplemented with essential growth factors and trace elements, making it suitable for a wide range of cell culture applications. Its buffered system ensures stable pH levels, which is crucial for maintaining cell health. IMDM is widely used in research laboratories, educational institutions, and biotechnology companies for its reliability and effectiveness in supporting cell cultures.
FAQs
1. What is the primary application of Iscove’s Modified Dulbecco’s Medium (IMDM)?
IMDM is primarily used for cell culture, supporting the growth of various cell types including hybridomas and lymphocytes.
2. What grade is the Iscove’s Modified Dulbecco’s Medium (IMDM)?
The medium is of Cell Culture Grade, ensuring high quality and reliability for laboratory use.
3. What are the key components of Iscove’s Modified Dulbecco’s Medium (IMDM)?
IMDM contains essential nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, inorganic salts, growth factors, and trace elements necessary for cell growth and maintenance.
4. How does IMDM support cell proliferation?
IMDM’s high glucose and amino acid content, along with its buffered system, promotes cell proliferation and viability.
5. Where can IMDM be used?
IMDM is suitable for use in research laboratories, educational institutions, and biotechnology companies for cell culture applications.
