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

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

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

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). Formulated without glucose and without sodium bicarbonate for precise metabolic control, with sodium pyruvate retained as an oxidative carbon source.

  • Quadruple-stage filtration to a 0.04 µm final pore size (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2), validated per lot
  • Endotoxin release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85> BET)
  • Formulated without glucose and without sodium bicarbonate; 584 mg/L L-Glutamine and 110 mg/L sodium pyruvate retained as the base carbon source
  • Contains phenol red (15.9 mg/L) as a pH indicator — not recommended for Agilent Seahorse XF assays
  • Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) with controlled trace-metal and total organic carbon (TOC) content
  • Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system; final QC and packaging at Diagnocine, Totowa, NJ
  • Custom pH, glucose, HEPES, salts & nutrients available — support@diagnocine.com
DCP-DMEM-GB1X · Cell Culture Media UNSPSC: 41116155 | Commodity: Molecular biology and cell culture growth media | (UNv260801)
Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid
  • GlucoseNone added
  • L-Glutamine584 mg/L ([+])
  • Sodium Pyruvate110 mg/L ([+])
  • pH (USP <791>)7.4
  • Osmolality (USP <785>)230 - 270 mOsm/kg
  • Endotoxin (USP <85>)< 0.05 EU/mL
  • Filtration0.1µm ×2 + 0.04µm ×2
  • Storage2-8°C, protect from 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 — risking microchannel occlusion, biosensor interference, and confounded metabolic assays. FluxMPS™ is built to close that gap.

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Microchannel-safe purity

0.04 µm final filter with USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration) particulate testing supports 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) under controlled trace-metal and total organic carbon (TOC) limits.

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Low background for imaging

Low particulate baseline supports 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 for lot-to-lot consistency in 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

A validated four-stage sequential filtration train reaching a final pore size of 0.04 µm, run as two dedicated prefilter + final-filter pairs in series.

  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 a 0.22 µm filter does not capture.

  3. 3

    0.1 µm Prefiltration II

    Second dedicated prefilter, protecting the second 0.04 µm final filter cartridge in the redundant pair.

  4. 4

    0.04 µm Final filtration II — Polish

    Ultimate polishing filter; aseptic fill in an ISO Class 5 (Class 100) laminar-flow environment.

Performance vs. conventional media

Two dedicated prefilter + final-filter pairs run in series, each 0.04 µm final filter protected by its own 0.1 µm prefilter. 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.

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Validated filtration passes (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2)
0.04
µm final filter cut-off
Sterility & Mycoplasma: 14-day USP <71> sterility tested per lot. Mycoplasma risk is mitigated by 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot). Mycoplasma organisms are typically 0.2–0.3 µm in diameter, above the 0.04 µm final filter cut-off.
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™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) w/o Glucose, Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid (DCP-DMEM-GB1X) ? Quadruple-stage filtration system (0.1 μm ×2 + 0.04 μm ×2) 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 Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid is intended for applications where microchannel cleanliness, signal fidelity, and metabolic precision matter.

Automated Bioreactors & Robotics

Next-Generation System Uptime

For automated perfusion bioreactors and robotic liquid-handling systems, Diagnocine also offers this formulation as an optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) MPS Grade ultra nano-filtered variant, adding 0.02 µm and 0.01 µm stages after the standard 0.04 µm polish.

  • Total particulate exclusion beyond the 0.04 µm Microfluidics Suitable tier
  • Valve & sensor protection in automated fluidic handling systems
  • Extended perfusion stability for long-duration unattended runs

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

Microfluidics

Micro Physiological System (MPS) & Chip

Low-particulate media filtered to 0.04 µm 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-retained formulation supporting Warburg-effect studies, aerobic glycolysis, and cancer metabolomics.

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Stem Cell Biology

iPSC-Derived Models

Low-endotoxin baseline intended to minimize non-specific signals in iPSC differentiation and functional organoid readouts.

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Vascular Biology

Endothelial & Primary Cells

Low-particulate perfusion media for TEER measurement, endothelial monolayer integrity, and primary cell culture.

HUVECsHAECsPrimary hepatocytes
Metabolomics

Metabolic Flux Analysis

Chemically defined formulation for ¹³C metabolic tracing and NMR metabolomics. Not compatible with Agilent Seahorse XF assays, which require bicarbonate-free, phenol red-free medium.

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Live-Cell Imaging

Microscopy & Optical Sensing

Low-particulate medium formulated 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 Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid is released against multi-parameter QC specifications.

Physical & Chemical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Formulation [+] L-Glutamine, Phenol Red, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium Pyruvate / [-] Sodium Bicarbonate, Glucose
Appearance Clear solution
pH USP <791> 7.4
Osmolality USP <785> 230 - 270 mOsm/kg H₂O
Glucose None added
L-Glutamine 584 mg/L ([+])
Sodium Pyruvate 110 mg/L ([+])
Phenol Red 15.9 mg/L ([+])
Sterility, Purity & Safety Parameters
Parameter Specification
Endotoxin USP <85> < 0.05 EU/mL (batch release — see § Quality Assurance)
Sterility USP <71> No growth after 14 days
Mycoplasma 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot)
Particulate ≥10 µm <788> M1 Compliant
Particulate ≥25 µm <788> M1 Compliant
Water purity Ultrapure Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm
Manufacturing ISO 13485:2016 ISO
Fill environment ISO Class 5 (Class 100)
Storage, Handling & Logistics
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 (add 10–25 mM HEPES for extended ambient culture)
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
Grade Microfluidics Suitable (0.04 µm final filtration; not MPS Grade)
Available pack sizes 500 mL, 1000 mL
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: 31 components across 4 formulation categories (Inorganic Salts, Amino Acids, Vitamins, Others), organized into 3 navigable tabs below. 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
i-Inositol 87-89-8 7.200
OTHERS
Phenol red sodium salt 34487-61-1 15.900
Sodium pyruvate 113-24-6 110.000
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 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 with controlled trace-metal and total organic carbon (TOC) content.

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ISO Class 5 Fill & Finish

ISO Class 5 laminar-flow workstation with real-time particle monitoring, preserving the filtration train's gains in the final container.

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Micro-Batch Precision

Small-batch production with tight lot-to-lot consistency — important for reproducible long-duration MPS experiments.

Endotoxin — USP <85> BET

LAL assay. Assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL. Release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL per manufacturing batch.

Particulate — USP <788> Method 1

Light obscuration particle count testing verifying compliance with subvisible particulate limits.

Osmolality — USP <785>

Freezing-point depression osmometry. Release range: 230 - 270 mOsm/kg H₂O.

Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

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

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 at support@diagnocine.com.
Product Comparison

How DCP-DMEM-GB1X compares

Filtration depth, mycoplasma-risk mitigation, water quality, and QC depth relative to conventional 0.22 µm filtered media.

Parameter DCP-DMEM-GB1X (FluxMPS™) Standard DMEM (0.22 µm) Competitor DMEM (0.22 µm)
Grade Microfluidics Suitable Not applicable Not applicable
Formulation definition [+] L-Glutamine, Phenol Red, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium Pyruvate / [-] Sodium Bicarbonate, Glucose 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 check_circle cancel cancel
Endotoxin (release specification) < 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> 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 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 Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid (DCP-DMEM-GB1X).

Yes. DCP-DMEM-GB1X is Microfluidics Suitable, formulated for organ-on-a-chip, microphysiological system (MPS), and microfluidic applications. The 0.04 µm final filtration reduces sub-micron particulates that can obstruct microchannels in standard 0.22 µm media.
Four sequential stages (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2), run as two prefilter + final-filter pairs, reach a 0.04 µm final pore size — well below the 0.22 µm cut-off of conventional filtration — and are formulated to run approximately 5× cleaner by particulate count under USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration).
DCP-DMEM-GB1X is formulated without glucose to enable precise metabolic control — including Warburg-effect studies, glycolysis inhibition, and ¹³C carbon-source tracing. Add D-glucose at your desired working concentration (typically 1–4.5 g/L) to restore standard glycolytic metabolism, or maintain glucose-free for pyruvate-driven oxidative metabolism studies — 110 mg/L sodium pyruvate is already included as a base carbon source. Contact support@diagnocine.com for custom glucose concentrations.
No. DCP-DMEM-GB1X does not contain sodium bicarbonate, so it does not rely on a 5% CO₂ atmosphere for pH buffering. For extended culture outside a controlled CO₂ environment, supplement with 10–25 mM HEPES. Contact support@diagnocine.com for pre-buffered variants.
Yes. DCP-DMEM-GB1X is a basal medium compatible with FBS (2–10%), human serum, growth factors, and antibiotics. Pre-filter serum and protein-containing additions through a 0.2 µm low-protein-binding PES or PVDF filter before combining; use 0.1 µm only for defined, protein-free additions. Do not use a 0.04 µm filter for supplements — it will strip serum of essential components and clog rapidly.
Endotoxin is controlled per manufacturing batch. Every batch is tested by LAL assay (USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test, assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL) before release and must meet the release specification of < 0.05 EU/mL. The lot-specific result is reported on the Certificate of Analysis — request at support@diagnocine.com.
Yes — a full CoA is available per lot and includes: lot number, expiry, appearance, pH (USP <791>), osmolality (USP <785>), endotoxin (USP <85>), sterility (USP <71>), and particulate count (USP <788>). 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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