FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid

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FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid

Contains L-Glutamine Contains Calcium Contains Magnesium Without Sodium Bicarbonate Without Phenol Red Without Glucose Without Sodium Pyruvate

Microfluidics Suitable, quadruple-stage ultra-filtered (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) 1X liquid cell culture medium 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). A quadruple-stage train (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) reaches a 0.04 µm final cut-off, five times finer than the 0.22 µm membranes used for conventional sterile filtration.

  • Quadruple-stage filtration to a 0.04 µm final pore size (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2), with 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive pre-filtration stages (not tested per lot)
  • Endotoxin release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test), controlled per manufacturing batch
  • Formulated without glucose, sodium pyruvate, sodium bicarbonate, or phenol red — precise metabolic control for Warburg-effect and carbon-tracing studies; L-Glutamine retained at 584 mg/L
  • Bicarbonate-free formulation suited to CO₂-independent culture systems; add HEPES or a bicarbonate buffer per your application
  • Prepared with Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm), controlled for trace metals and organic carbon (TOC)
  • Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system with ISO Class 5 (Class 100) aseptic fill and finish
  • 4× BME amino acid & vitamin concentrations for robust long-duration microfluidic perfusion
  • Custom pH, glucose, HEPES, salts & nutrients available — support@diagnocine.com
Incomplete basal medium. This formulation contains no glucose and no sodium pyruvate. A carbon source, serum or defined supplements must be added before use. See the FAQ for supplementation guidance.
DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X · Cell Culture Media UNSPSC: 41116155 | Commodity: Molecular biology and cell culture growth media | (UNv260801)
Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid
  • GlucoseRemoved
  • L-Glutamine584 mg/L ([+])
  • Sodium PyruvateRemoved ([-])
  • pH (USP <791>)7.4
  • Osmolality (USP <785>)310 - 350 mOsm/kg
  • Endotoxin (USP <85>)< 0.05 EU/mL
  • Filtration0.1µm ×2 + 0.04µm ×2
  • Storage2-8°C, away from bright light
  • Shelf Life12 months from date of manufacture, unopened
  • ShippingCold pack (2–8°C)
ISO 13485:2016 USP <85> <785> <788> RUO
Why FluxMPS™

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 complicating metabolic assays. FluxMPS™ closes that gap.

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Microchannel-safe purity

0.04 µm final filter and USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration) particulate compliance support unobstructed flow in narrow microfluidic channels.

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Total metabolic control

Precisely defined carbon sources enable Warburg-effect studies, glycolysis inhibition, and 13C metabolic tracing.

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Ultrapure-grade water

Prepared with Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) — controlled for trace metals and organic carbon (TOC), reducing background contributions to sensitive analytical and biosensor workflows.

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Low background for imaging

Ultra-low particulate baseline for confocal live-cell imaging, fluorescent biosensors, and automated high-content analysis on chip.

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Rich, stable nutrient profile

4× BME amino acid and vitamin concentrations with micro-batch precision — tight lot-to-lot consistency for long-duration MPS perfusion.

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Customization on demand

pH, glucose, HEPES, salts, and nutrients adjusted on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.

Purity Architecture

Quadruple-stage filtration system

This medium is produced with a validated four-stage sequential filtration train reaching a final pore size of 0.04 µm — two paired prefilter/final-filter passes, each protecting the next.

  1. 1

    0.1 µm Prefiltration I

    Removes large particulates, cell debris, and protein aggregates. Protects the first 0.04 µm final-filter cartridge.

  2. 2

    0.04 µm Final filtration I

    First 0.04 µm pass; retains sub-micron particulates and microaggregates that pass a 0.22 µm filter. The 0.04 µm pore size is smaller than the 0.2–0.3 µm diameter of mycoplasma, providing mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot).

  3. 3

    0.1 µm Prefiltration II

    Second dedicated prefilter, protecting the second 0.04 µm final-filter cartridge.

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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 environment.

Performance vs. conventional media

By USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration), FluxMPS™ delivers approximately 5× fewer particles ≥10 µm compared with standard 0.22 µm filtered media.

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Sequential filtration passes (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2)
0.04
µm Final filter — sub-mycoplasma polishing
Sterility & Mycoplasma: 14-day USP <71> sterility tested per lot. Filtration includes 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive pre-filtration stages (not tested per lot). Mycoplasma diameter is 0.2–0.3 µm.
Grade: This product is Microfluidics Suitable, filtered to a 0.04 µm final cut-off. It is not an MPS Grade product — that designation is reserved for the 0.01 µm ultra nano-filtered line, which adds 0.02 µm and 0.01 µm stages after the 0.04 µm polish. For applications requiring the 0.01 µm cut-off, contact support@diagnocine.com.
FluxMPS DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red - Quadruple-stage filtration system (0.1 μm x2 + 0.04 μm x2) for organ-on-a-chip and microfluidic MPS cell culture | Diagnocine
Figure 1. FluxMPS™ Quadruple-stage filtration: 0.1µm Prefiltration I → 0.04µm Final filtration I → 0.1µm Prefiltration II → 0.04µm Final filtration II (Polish) → ISO Class 5 aseptic fill.
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Applications

Optimized for next-generation cell biology platforms

FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid is validated for applications where microchannel cleanliness, signal fidelity, and metabolic precision are critical.

Automated Bioreactors & Robotics

Next-Generation System Uptime

An optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) MPS Grade ultra-filtered variant of this formulation is available for automated bioreactor and robotic liquid-handling platforms where valve and sensor protection is critical.

  • Total particulate exclusion at the 0.01 µm cut-off for automated fluidics
  • Valve & sensor protection in closed-loop perfusion systems
  • Extended perfusion stability for long-duration automated culture

Inquiry Required: The 0.01 µm MPS Grade variant is available on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.

Microfluidics

Micro Physiological System (MPS) & Chip

0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtered media for perfusion in organ chips, tissue chips (ToC), and body-on-a-chip (BoC) devices.

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Cancer Biology

Warburg Effect & Metabolic Research

Glucose-free, pyruvate-free formulation for Warburg-effect studies, aerobic glycolysis, and cancer metabolomics.

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Stem Cell Biology

iPSC-Derived Models

Ultra-clean, low-endotoxin baseline minimizes non-specific signals in iPSC differentiation and functional organoid readouts. Supplementation with a carbon source is required (see FAQ).

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Vascular Biology

Endothelial & Primary Cells

Particle-free perfusion media for TEER measurement, endothelial monolayer integrity, and primary cell culture.

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Metabolomics

Metabolic Flux Analysis

Bicarbonate-free, phenol-red-free formulation compatible with Agilent Seahorse XF respiratory assays, 13C metabolic tracing, and NMR metabolomics.

13C tracingSeahorse XFNMR
Live-Cell Imaging

Microscopy & Optical Sensing

Ultra-low particulate baseline medium for confocal microscopy, fluorescent biosensors, and automated imaging on chip.

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Technical Specifications

Full technical specification

Every lot of FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid is released against multi-parameter QC specifications.

Physical & Chemical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Formulation [+] L-Glutamine, Calcium, Magnesium / [-] Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red, Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate
Appearance Colorless, clear solution
pH USP <791> 7.4
Osmolality USP <785> 310 - 350 mOsm/kg H₂O
Glucose Removed
L-Glutamine 584 mg/L ([+])
Sodium Pyruvate Removed ([-])
Phenol Red Removed ([-])
Sterility, Purity & Safety Parameters
Parameter Specification
Endotoxin USP <85> < 0.05 EU/mL (batch release spec.)
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 std. ISO 13485:2016 ISO
Fill environment ISO Class 5 (Class 100)
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Parameter Specification
Storage 2-8°C, away from bright 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; suitable for CO₂-independent culture (add HEPES or bicarbonate per application)
Raw Materials & Regulatory Traceability
Parameter Specification
Raw material grade Pharmaceutical/research grade CoA
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 method Micro-batch; Totowa, NJ, USA
Intended use RUO only
Formulation

Full composition (mg/L)

Every ingredient below is present in this 1X liquid formulation at the exact concentration listed. Total: 29 components across 3 categories. All values are per-lot verified and reported on the Certificate of Analysis (CoA).

INORGANIC SALTS
Component CAS Number mg/L
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
AMINO ACIDS
Component CAS Number mg/L
Glycine 56-40-6 30.000
L-Arginine hydrochloride 1119-34-2 84.000
L-Cystine dihydrochloride 30925-07-6 62.570
L-Glutamine 56-85-9 584.000
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
Custom formulations: pH, glucose, HEPES, salts, and individual nutrient levels adjustable on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.
Quality Assurance

Manufacturing & compliance

Every batch is subjected to multi-parameter lot-release testing before distribution.

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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.

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Ultrapure Type 1 Water

18.2 MΩ·cm resistivity, controlled for trace metals and organic carbon (TOC). Supports reproducible, low-background formulations for sensitive analytical and biosensor workflows.

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ISO Class 5 Fill & Finish

Validated ISO Class 5 laminar-flow workstation with real-time particle monitoring. Preserves filtration gains in the final container.

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Micro-Batch Precision

Small-batch production with tight osmolality (±5 mOsm/kg) and pH (±0.05) control — important for reproducible long-duration MPS experiments.

Batch-level quality control. Endotoxin is controlled per manufacturing batch rather than per unit. Every batch is tested before release and must meet the release specification:
  • 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
A Certificate of Analysis is available on request.

Endotoxin — USP <85> BET

LAL assay. Batch release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL.

Particulate — USP <788> Method 1

Light-obscuration particle count testing. Approximately 5× fewer particles ≥10 µm vs standard 0.22 µm filtered media.

Osmolality — USP <785>

Freezing-point depression osmometry. Release range: 310 - 350 mOsm/kg H₂O.

Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

Full CoA per lot. Request at support@diagnocine.com with lot number.

CoA Request: Available at no charge for any production lot of FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid (DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X). Email support@diagnocine.com.
Product Comparison

How DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X compares

Critical advantages in filtration grade, mycoplasma-retentive filtration, water quality, and QC depth versus conventional 0.22 µm filtered media.

Parameter DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X (FluxMPS™) Standard DMEM (0.22 µm) Competitor DMEM (0.22 µm)
Grade Microfluidics Suitable (0.04 µm final) Not specified Not specified
Formulation definition [+] L-Glutamine, Calcium, Magnesium / [-] Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red, Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate Standard (contains glucose, pyruvate, bicarbonate, phenol red) Standard (contains glucose, pyruvate, bicarbonate, phenol red)
Final filtration pore size 0.04 µm (40 nm) 0.22 µm 0.22 µm
Filtration stages 4 (Quadruple-stage) 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)
USP <788> Method 1 particulate compliance check_circle ~5× fewer particles ≥10 µm 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 2026-09-02. Suppliers that publish no numeric endotoxin specification are shown as "Not specified".

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid (DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X).

Yes. DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X is engineered for organ-on-a-chip, microfluidic, and MPS applications. The 0.04 µm final filtration is smaller than the diameter of mycoplasma and removes sub-micron particulates that can cause microchannel clogging in standard 0.22 µm media.
Four sequential stages (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) provide mycoplasma-retentive filtration (0.2–0.3 µm diameter organisms are larger than the 0.04 µm final pore) and remove sub-visible particulates missed by conventional 0.22 µm filters — resulting in approximately 5× fewer particles by USP <788> Method 1.
DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X is formulated without glucose or sodium pyruvate to enable precise metabolic control — including Warburg-effect studies, glycolysis inhibition, and 13C carbon-source tracing. Add D-glucose at your desired concentration (typically 1–4.5 g/L) or substitute galactose or sodium pyruvate. Contact support@diagnocine.com for pre-supplemented variants.
DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X does not contain sodium bicarbonate — it is suitable for CO₂-independent incubation. Add 10–25 mM HEPES for optimal pH stability if standard incubators are used. CO₂-independent variants with pre-added HEPES are also available on request.
Yes. DCP-DMEM-GPBR1X is a basal medium compatible with FBS (2–10%), human serum, GlutaMAX, EGF, FGF, VEGF, and antibiotics. Pre-filter serum and protein-containing additions through a 0.2 µm low-protein-binding PES or PVDF filter before combining; do not use a 0.04 µm filter for serum, as it will retain proteins and lipoproteins.
Endotoxin is controlled per manufacturing batch. Release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL, tested by LAL assay per USP <85> (Bacterial Endotoxins Test). Lot-specific values appear on the Certificate of Analysis — request at support@diagnocine.com.
Yes — a full CoA per lot includes: lot number, expiry, appearance, pH (USP <791>), osmolality (USP <785>), endotoxin (USP <85>), sterility (USP <71>), and cultural response. Email support@diagnocine.com.
Scientific References

Supporting literature

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  3. Vander Heiden MG, et al. Understanding the Warburg effect. Science. 2009;324:1029–1033. doi:10.1126/science.1160809
  4. 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
  5. van Duinen V, et al. Microfluidic 3D cell culture. Curr Opin Biotechnol. 2015;35:118–126. doi:10.1016/j.copbio.2015.05.002
  6. Jang KJ, et al. Reproducing human drug toxicities using a Liver-Chip. Sci Transl Med. 2019;11:eaax5516. doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.aax5516
  7. Kasendra M, et al. Primary human Small Intestine-on-a-Chip. Sci Rep. 2018;8:2871. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-21201-7
  8. Skardal A, et al. Multi-tissue organ-on-a-chip platform. Sci Rep. 2017;7:8837. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-08879-x

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