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FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, L-Glutamine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Pyruvate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid
FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, L-Glutamine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Pyruvate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid
Microfluidics Suitable, quadruple-stage ultra-filtered (0.1 µm x2 + 0.04 µm x2) 1X liquid basal DMEM engineered for microfluidic channels, organ-on-a-chip (OoC), and microphysiological systems (MPS). Manufactured under ISO 13485:2016 in an ISO Class 5 fill environment using Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm). This formulation removes glucose, L-glutamine, sodium bicarbonate, sodium pyruvate and phenol red so carbon source, buffering and glutamine supply can be fully user-defined.
- Quadruple-stage filtration to a 0.04 µm final pore size (0.1 µm x2 + 0.04 µm x2); sterile, USP <71> lot-released
- Endotoxin release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test), controlled per manufacturing batch
- Formulated without glucose, L-glutamine, sodium bicarbonate, sodium pyruvate and phenol red for complete user-defined metabolic and buffer control
- Contains calcium and magnesium salts at standard DMEM levels; 4× BME amino acid and vitamin concentrations
- Bicarbonate-free formulation supports CO₂-independent culture when supplemented with HEPES
- Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system with ISO Class 5 (Class 100) aseptic fill and finish
- Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) minimizes trace-metal and organic-carbon background
- Custom pH, glucose, HEPES, salts & nutrients available on request — support@diagnocine.com
- GlucoseNot added
- L-GlutamineNot added
- Sodium PyruvateNot added
- pH (USP <791>)7.4
- Osmolality (USP <785>)220 - 260 mOsm/kg
- Endotoxin (USP <85>)< 0.05 EU/mL
- Filtration0.1µm x2 + 0.04µm x2
- Storage2-8°C, protect from light
- Shelf Life12 months from date of manufacture, unopened
- ShippingCold pack (2–8°C)
Engineered where standard media fails
Conventional 0.22 µm filtered media allows mycoplasma (0.2–0.3 µm), sub-visible particulates, and microaggregates to pass freely — clogging microchannels, corrupting biosensors, and invalidating metabolic assays. FluxMPS™ closes that gap.[1,2]
Microchannel-safe purity
A 0.04 µm final filter and USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration) particulate compliance support unobstructed flow in narrow microfluidic channels.
Total metabolic control
Absence of glucose, L-glutamine and sodium pyruvate enables Warburg-effect studies, glycolysis inhibition, and ¹³C metabolic tracing without background noise from pre-added carbon sources.[3]
Ultrapure-grade water
Prepared with Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) to minimize trace-metal and organic-carbon background in the finished medium.
Low background for imaging
Ultra-low particulate baseline supports confocal live-cell imaging, fluorescent biosensors, and automated high-content analysis on chip.
Rich, stable nutrient profile
4× BME amino acid and vitamin concentrations with micro-batch precision — consistent lot-to-lot amino acid and vitamin levels for long-duration MPS perfusion.
Customization on demand
pH, glucose, HEPES, salts, and nutrients adjusted on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.
Quadruple-stage filtration system
A validated four-stage sequential filtration process reaches a final pore size of 0.04 µm — capturing sub-micron particulates and mycoplasma-sized organisms that conventional 0.22 µm filtration misses entirely.
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0.1 µm Prefiltration I
Removes large particulates, cell debris, and protein aggregates. Protects the first 0.04 µm final filter cartridge and preserves microchannel chip geometries.
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0.04 µm Final filtration I
First 0.04 µm pass; retains sub-micron particulates and microaggregates that pass a conventional 0.22 µm filter.
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0.1 µm Prefiltration II
A second dedicated prefilter, protecting the second 0.04 µm final filter cartridge for redundant clearance.
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0.04 µm Final filtration II — Polish
Ultimate polishing filter; aseptic fill in a validated ISO Class 5 (Class 100) laminar-flow workstation.
Performance vs. conventional media
By USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration), FluxMPS™ delivers approximately 5× fewer particles ≥10 µm vs standard 0.22 µm filtered media.
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Optimized for next-generation cell biology platforms
FluxMPS™ DMEM w/o Glucose, L-Glutamine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Pyruvate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid is validated for applications where microchannel cleanliness, signal fidelity, and user-defined metabolic composition are critical.
Automated Bioreactors & Robotics
For long-duration automated bioreactor and liquid-handling robotics workflows, Diagnocine also offers this formulation in an optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) ultra nano-filtered variant — the separate MPS Grade tier — engineered for extended valve, sensor and seal longevity in fully automated systems.
- Total particulate exclusion beyond the 0.04 µm Microfluidics Suitable tier
- Valve & sensor protection for continuous automated perfusion
- Extended perfusion stability for multi-week unattended runs
Inquiry Required: The 0.01 µm MPS Grade variant of this formulation is available on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.
Micro Physiological System (MPS) & Chip
Ultra-low particulate, mycoplasma-retentive-filtered media for perfusion in organ chips, tissue chips (ToC), and body-on-a-chip (BoC) devices.
Warburg Effect & Metabolic Research
Glucose-free base formulation for Warburg-effect studies, aerobic glycolysis, and cancer metabolomics with user-defined carbon sources.
iPSC-Derived Models
Ultra-clean, low-endotoxin baseline minimizes non-specific signals in iPSC differentiation and functional organoid readouts.
Endothelial & Primary Cells
Particle-free perfusion media for TEER measurement, endothelial monolayer integrity, and primary cell culture.
Metabolic Flux Analysis
Bicarbonate-free, phenol red-free, chemically defined base for ¹³C metabolic tracing, Agilent Seahorse XF respiratory assays, and NMR metabolomics.
Microscopy & Optical Sensing
Phenol red-free, low-particulate baseline for confocal microscopy, fluorescent biosensors, and automated imaging on chip.
Full technical specification
Every lot of FluxMPS™ DMEM w/o Glucose, L-Glutamine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Pyruvate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid is released against multi-parameter QC specifications.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Formulation | [+] Calcium, Magnesium / [-] L-Glutamine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red, Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow, clear solution (phenol red-free) |
| pH USP <791> | 7.4 |
| Osmolality USP <785> | 220 - 260 mOsm/kg H2O |
| Glucose | Not added |
| L-Glutamine | Not added |
| Sodium Pyruvate | Not added |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | Not added |
| Phenol Red | Not added |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Endotoxin USP <85> | < 0.05 EU/mL (batch release; see Manufacturing & Compliance) |
| Sterility USP <71> | No growth after 14 days |
| Mycoplasma | 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot) |
| Water purity | Ultrapure Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm |
| Manufacturing | ISO 13485:2016 ISO |
| Fill environment | ISO Class 5 (Class 100) |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Storage | 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Freeze–thaw | Do not freeze |
| Shelf life | 12 months from date of manufacture, unopened |
| Shipping | Cold pack (2–8°C) |
| CO₂ requirement | Bicarbonate-free; CO₂-independent culture supported with HEPES supplementation (validate per cell line) |
| Pack sizes | 500 mL, 1000 mL |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Raw material grade | Pharmaceutical/research grade, CoA-verified |
| Traceability | Full raw-material and lot traceability |
| Manufacturing QMS | ISO 13485:2016 ISO |
| UNSPSC | 41116155 — Molecular biology and cell culture growth media (UNv260801) |
| Regulatory alignment | 21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR) aligned |
| Production | Micro-batch; Totowa, NJ, USA |
| Intended use | RUO only |
Full composition (mg/L)
Every ingredient below is present in this 1X liquid formulation at the exact concentration listed. Total: 28 components across 3 categories. All values are per-lot verified and reported on the Certificate of Analysis (CoA).
| Component | CAS Number | mg/L |
|---|---|---|
| INORGANIC SALTS | ||
| Calcium chloride dihydrate | 10035-04-8 | 265.000 |
| Ferric nitrate nonahydrate | 7782-61-8 | 0.100 |
| Magnesium sulfate anhydrous | 7487-88-9 | 97.720 |
| Potassium chloride | 7447-40-7 | 400.000 |
| Sodium chloride | 7647-14-5 | 6400.000 |
| Sodium dihydrogen phosphate anhydrous | 7558-80-7 | 109.000 |
| Component | CAS Number | mg/L |
|---|---|---|
| AMINO ACIDS | ||
| Glycine | 56-40-6 | 30.000 |
| L-Arginine hydrochloride | 1119-34-2 | 84.000 |
| L-Cystine dihydrochloride | 30925-07-6 | 62.570 |
| L-Histidine hydrochloride monohydrate | 5934-29-2 | 42.000 |
| L-Isoleucine | 73-32-5 | 105.000 |
| L-Leucine | 61-90-5 | 105.000 |
| L-Lysine hydrochloride | 657-27-2 | 146.000 |
| L-Methionine | 63-68-3 | 30.000 |
| L-Phenylalanine | 63-91-2 | 66.000 |
| L-Serine | 56-45-1 | 42.000 |
| L-Threonine | 72-19-5 | 95.000 |
| L-Tryptophan | 73-22-3 | 16.000 |
| L-Tyrosine Disodium Salt dihydrate | 69847-45-6 | 103.790 |
| L-Valine | 72-18-4 | 94.000 |
| Component | CAS Number | mg/L |
|---|---|---|
| VITAMINS | ||
| Choline chloride | 67-48-1 | 4.000 |
| D-Ca-Pantothenate | 137-08-6 | 4.000 |
| Folic acid | 59-30-3 | 4.000 |
| Nicotinamide | 98-92-0 | 4.000 |
| Pyridoxal hydrochloride | 65-22-5 | 4.000 |
| Riboflavin | 83-88-5 | 0.400 |
| Thiamine hydrochloride | 67-03-8 | 4.000 |
| OTHERS | ||
| i-Inositol | 87-89-8 | 7.200 |
Manufacturing & compliance
Every batch is subjected to multi-parameter lot-release testing before distribution.
ISO 13485:2016 QMS
Manufactured by ISO 13485-certified suppliers. Final packaging, QA and testing at Diagnocine R&D Center; customization at Diagnocine Precision, Totowa, NJ, USA.
Ultrapure Type 1 Water
18.2 MΩ·cm, low trace-metal and organic-carbon content. Prepared to minimize background contribution to the finished medium.
ISO Class 5 Fill & Finish
Validated ISO Class 5 laminar-flow workstation with real-time particle monitoring, preserving filtration gains in the final container.
Micro-Batch Precision
Small-batch production with tight lot-to-lot control — critical for reproducible long-duration MPS experiments.
Endotoxin — USP <85> BET
LAL assay; assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL. Batch release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL.
Sterility — USP <71>
14-day sterility test; no growth observed at release.
Osmolality — USP <785>
Freezing-point depression osmometry. Release range: 220 - 260 mOsm/kg H2O.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Full CoA per lot. Request at support@diagnocine.com with lot number.
- Endotoxin — LAL assay, USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test; assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL; release specification < 0.05 EU/mL
- pH, osmolality, conductivity, appearance and clarity
- Sterility
How DCP-DMEM-GQPBR1X compares
Critical advantages in filtration, mycoplasma-retentive filtration, water quality, and QC depth versus conventional media for MPS and microfluidic applications.
| Parameter | DCP-DMEM-GQPBR1X (FluxMPS™) | Standard DMEM (0.22 µm) | Competitor DMEM (0.22 µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Microfluidics Suitable (0.04 µm) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Formulation | [+] Calcium, Magnesium / [-] L-Glutamine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red, Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate | Standard | Standard |
| Final filtration pore size | 0.04 µm (40 nm) | 0.22 µm | 0.22 µm |
| Filtration stages | 4 (Quadruple) | 1 | 1 |
| Mycoplasma-retentive filtration (0.1 µm) | check_circle | cancel | cancel |
| Endotoxin (release specification) | FluxMPS™ — < 0.05 EU/mL | Corning classical liquid media — < 0.25 EU/mL Sigma-Aldrich DMEM complete medium — ≤ 2 EU/mL Gibco classical DMEM — Not specified (recorded per lot) |
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| USP <788> Method 1 particulate compliance | check_circle | cancel | cancel |
| Water quality | Ultrapure Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Manufacturing QMS | ISO 13485:2016 | Varies | Varies |
| Microfluidic channel compatibility | check_circle | cancel | cancel |
| Custom formulation | check_circle On request | cancel | cancel |
Comparison figures from published supplier specifications, accessed 2 September 2026. Suppliers that publish no numeric endotoxin specification are shown as "Not specified".
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about FluxMPS™ DMEM w/o Glucose, L-Glutamine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Pyruvate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid (DCP-DMEM-GQPBR1X).
Supporting literature
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- Vander Heiden MG, et al. Understanding the Warburg effect. Science. 2009;324:1029–1033. doi:10.1126/science.1160809
- Sontheimer-Phelps A, et al. Modelling cancer in microfluidic human organs-on-chips. Nat Rev Cancer. 2019;19:65–81. doi:10.1038/s41568-018-0104-6
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- Jang KJ, et al. Reproducing human drug toxicities using a Liver-Chip. Sci Transl Med. 2019;11:eaax5516. doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.aax5516
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