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FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), Low Glucose, 25mM HEPES w/o Sodium Pyruvate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red: 1X Liquid
FluxMPS™ DCP-DMEMLH-PBR1X is a Microfluidics Suitable, ultra-filtered DMEM Low Glucose + HEPES formulation engineered for microphysiological systems (MPS), organ-on-a-chip (OoC), and microfluidic tissue models. 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. Formulation: [+] L-Glutamine, [+] 25mM HEPES, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium, [+] Low Glucose | [-] Sodium Bicarbonate, [-] Phenol Red, [-] Sodium Pyruvate. HEPES (25 mM, pKa 7.3 at 37°C) provides robust CO₂-independent buffering.
- 0.04 µm final filtration — pore size well below typical mycoplasma dimensions (0.2–0.3 µm), supporting microfluidic channels below 100 µm
- Quadruple-stage sequential filtration: 0.1 µm Prefiltration I → 0.04 µm Final filtration I → 0.1 µm Prefiltration II → 0.04 µm Final filtration II (Polish)
- Endotoxin release specification < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85>), controlled per manufacturing batch
- Formulation: [+] L-Glutamine, [+] 25mM HEPES, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium, [+] Low Glucose | [-] Sodium Bicarbonate, [-] Phenol Red, [-] Sodium Pyruvate
- Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm), ISO 13485:2016 QMS, ISO Class 5 aseptic fill
- 25 mM HEPES buffer (pKa 7.3 at 37°C) — pH-stable without CO₂ incubation, suited to open-top chip architectures
- Custom pH, salts, and nutrient adjustments available on request
- Formulation[+] L-Glutamine, [+] 25mM HEPES, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium, [+] Low Glucose | [-] Sodium Bicarbonate, [-] Phenol Red, [-] Sodium Pyruvate
- AppearancePale yellow-colored, clear solution
- pH (USP <791>)7.4
- Osmolality (USP <785>)310–350 mOsm/kg H₂O
- Endotoxin (USP <85>)< 0.05 EU/mL
- Sterility (USP <71>)No growth / 14 days
- Filtration0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2 (Quadruple-stage)
- Total ingredients31
- Storage2–8°C, away from light
- Shelf Life12 months from date of manufacture
Engineered where standard media fails
Conventional 0.22 µm–filtered media passes mycoplasma-scale organisms, subvisible particulates, and aggregates that clog microfluidic channels and interfere with sensor signals. FluxMPS™ addresses these failure modes with a four-stage filtration train reaching a 0.04 µm final pore size. HEPES buffering removes CO₂ dependency for open-top chip architectures and atmospheric incubation.
Microchannel-safe purity
0.04 µm final filtration; USP <788> Method 1 particulate compliance supports safe perfusion across chip geometries.
Total metabolic control
Selective inclusion of L-Glutamine and low glucose, with sodium pyruvate, bicarbonate, and phenol red omitted for precise, researcher-defined nutrient and buffer conditions.
Ultrapure-grade water
Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) with controlled trace-metal and organic-carbon content, supporting sensitive electrophysiology and biosensor work.
Low background for imaging
Ultra-low particulate baseline from 0.04 µm final filtration supports confocal microscopy and biosensor platforms where particulate interference must be minimized.
Rich, stable nutrient profile
31 ingredients verified per lot with full CAS traceability; micro-batch production.
Customization on demand
pH, glucose, salts, HEPES, and nutrients adjustable per your protocol. Contact support@diagnocine.com.
Quadruple-stage filtration system
Four serial filtration stages reaching a final 0.04 µm polish under aseptic conditions — a repeated prefilter-plus-final-filter pair, run twice in series, engineered for microfluidic-channel-safe purity beyond conventional 0.22 µm filtered media.
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0.1 µm Prefiltration I
Removes large aggregates and particulates; protects the first 0.04 µm final filter cartridge.
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0.04 µm Final filtration I
Retains sub-micron particulates and microaggregates that pass a standard 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.
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0.04 µm Final filtration II — Polish
Ultimate polishing filter prior to aseptic fill & finish.
Performance vs. conventional media
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Designed for next-generation cell models
FluxMPS™ DCP-DMEMLH-PBR1X supports demanding platforms from single-channel microfluidic chips to multi-organ body-on-a-chip systems. The integrated 25 mM HEPES buffer makes it particularly suited to open-top microfluidic devices and atmospheric CO₂ environments.
Automated Bioreactors & Robotics
An optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) ultra nano-filtered MPS Grade variant is available on request for automated bioreactor perfusion and robotic liquid handlers.
- Total Particulate Exclusion: 10 nm filtration removes nanoparticulate aggregates
- Valve & Sensor Protection: Reduces micro-fouling risk on solenoid valves and inline optical sensors
- Extended Perfusion Stability: Consistent nutrient delivery over weeks-long culture
Inquiry Required: Contact support@diagnocine.com for the 0.01 µm MPS Grade variant.
Micro Physiological System (MPS) & Chip
Ultra-clean 0.04 µm–filtered media reduces microchannel clogging risk in complex multi-organ chip architectures.
Warburg Effect & Metabolic Research
Low-glucose, HEPES-buffered background suited to metabolic flux studies in cancer cell lines.
iPSC-Derived Models
Low endotoxin release specification (< 0.05 EU/mL) supports sensitive iPSC differentiation protocols.
Endothelial & Primary Cells
Particulate-controlled, endotoxin-specified media supports HUVEC monolayer integrity and TEER monitoring.
Metabolic Flux Analysis
Bicarbonate-free, phenol red–free formulation is compatible with ¹³C isotope tracing and Agilent Seahorse XF real-time assays.
Microscopy & Optical Sensing
Phenol red–free, low-particulate formulation supports confocal microscopy, biosensor platforms, and TEER measurement.
Analytical release specifications
Every lot released against the full specification matrix. CoA: support@diagnocine.com.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Formulation | [+] L-Glutamine, [+] 25mM HEPES, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium, [+] Low Glucose | [-] Sodium Bicarbonate, [-] Phenol Red, [-] Sodium Pyruvate |
| Appearance | Pale yellow-colored, clear solution |
| pH USP <791> | 7.4 |
| Osmolality USP <785> | 310–350 mOsm/kg H₂O |
| HEPES | 25 mM (5958 mg/L), pKa 7.3 at 37°C |
| Total ingredients | 31 |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Endotoxin USP <85> BET | < 0.05 EU/mL |
| Sterility USP <71> | No growth / 14 days |
| Mycoplasma | 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot) |
| Particulate ≥10 µm USP <788> Method 1 | NMT 25/mL |
| Particulate ≥25 µm USP <788> Method 1 | NMT 3/mL |
| Water purity | Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm |
| Manufacturing std. | ISO 13485:2016 |
| Fill environment | ISO Class 5 (Class 100) |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | 2–8°C, away from light |
| Freeze-thaw | Do not freeze |
| Shelf life | 12 months from date of manufacture, unopened |
| Shipping condition | Cold pack |
| CO₂ requirement | CO₂-independent; use HEPES or organic buffer for pH control |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Raw material grade | Reagent / cell culture grade |
| Traceability | Full lot traceability per ISO 13485 |
| Manufacturing QMS ISO | ISO 13485:2016 certified |
| UNSPSC | 41116155 — Molecular biology and cell culture growth media (UNv260801) |
| Regulatory alignment | 21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR) aligned |
| Production method | Micro-batch, per-lot QC release |
| Intended use | Research Use Only (RUO) |
Full composition (mg/L)
This DMEM formulation provides amino acids and vitamins at 4× the concentration of standard Eagle's MEM. All 31 ingredients are verified per lot with CAS numbers for full raw-material traceability.
| 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-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 | 69847-15-0 | 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 |
| i-Inositol | 87-89-8 | 7.200 |
| OTHERS | ||
| D-Glucose | 50-99-7 | 1000.000 |
| HEPES | 7365-45-9 | 5958.000 |
Manufacturing & compliance
Every FluxMPS™ product is manufactured and released under a multi-layer quality system spanning raw materials, in-process controls, and final-product testing.
ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management
Manufactured under ISO 13485:2016-certified facilities. Final QA at the Diagnocine R&D Center, Totowa, NJ, USA.
Ultrapure Type 1 Water
18.2 MΩ·cm resistivity with controlled trace-metal and organic-carbon content.
ISO Class 5 Fill & Finish
Aseptic fill in validated ISO Class 5 (Class 100) laminar-flow workstations.
Micro-Batch Precision
Small-batch production, full per-lot traceability, Certificate of Analysis for every lot.
Endotoxin — USP <85> BET
LAL assay; release specification < 0.05 EU/mL per batch.
Particulate — USP <788> Method 1
Light obscuration: NMT 25/mL (≥10 µm), NMT 3/mL (≥25 µm).
Osmolality — USP <785>
Freezing-point osmometry. Target: 310–350 mOsm/kg H₂O.
Documentation & CoA
Full CoA with raw-material traceability available for every lot on request.
- 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-DMEMLH-PBR1X compares
FluxMPS™ DCP-DMEMLH-PBR1X vs. conventional 0.22 µm–filtered DMEM Low Glucose + HEPES formulations.
| Parameter | DCP-DMEMLH-PBR1X (FluxMPS™) | Conventional DMEM Low Glucose + HEPES (0.22 µm filtered) |
Standard Alt. (0.22 µm filtered) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Microfluidics Suitable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| HEPES-only, CO₂-free base — no pyruvate, no bicarbonate, no phenol red | check_circle Yes | cancel No | cancel No |
| Final filtration pore size | 0.04 µm | 0.22 µm | 0.22 µm |
| Number of filtration stages | 4 (Quadruple-stage) | 1 | 1 |
| Mycoplasma-retentive filtration | check_circle Yes (0.1 µm) | cancel No | cancel No |
| Endotoxin (release specification, USP <85> BET) | < 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 tested | check_circle Yes | cancel No | cancel No |
| Water quality | Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm | Purified water | Purified water |
| Manufacturing QMS | ISO 13485:2016 | ISO 9001 or none | ISO 9001 or none |
| Microfluidic channel compatible | check_circle Yes | cancel Risk of clogging | cancel Risk of clogging |
| Custom formulation | check_circle Available | cancel Fixed | cancel Fixed |
Comparison figures from published supplier specifications, accessed 2026-09-02. Suppliers that publish no numeric endotoxin specification are shown as "Not specified".
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about FluxMPS™ DCP-DMEMLH-PBR1X.
Supporting literature
Key peer-reviewed publications supporting Microfluidics Suitable, ultra-filtered media in organ-on-a-chip and microfluidic research.
- Huh D, et al. Reconstituting organ-level lung functions on a chip. Science. 2010;328:1662–1668. doi:10.1126/science.1188302
- Bhatia SN, Ingber DE. Microfluidic organs-on-chips. Nat Biotechnol. 2014;32:760–772. doi:10.1038/nbt.2989
- Ham RG. Clonal growth of mammalian cells in a chemically defined, synthetic medium. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 1965;53:288–293. doi:10.1073/pnas.53.2.288
- Novak R, et al. Robotic fluidic coupling and interrogation of multiple vascularized organ chips. Nat Biomed Eng. 2020;4:407–420. doi:10.1038/s41551-019-0497-x
- Jang KJ, et al. Human kidney proximal tubule-on-a-chip for drug transport and nephrotoxicity assessment. Integr Biol. 2013;5:1119–1129. doi:10.1039/c3ib40049b
- Schimek K, et al. Integrating biological vasculature into a multi-organ-chip microsystem. Lab Chip. 2013;13:3588–3598. doi:10.1039/c3lc50217a
- Wu Q, et al. Organ-on-a-chip: recent breakthroughs and future prospects. Biomed Eng Online. 2020;19:9. doi:10.1186/s12938-020-0752-0
- Sung JH, et al. Microfabricated mammalian organ systems and their integration into models of whole animals and humans. Lab Chip. 2013;13:1201–1212. doi:10.1039/c3lc41017j



