FluxMPS™ Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium (GMEM), High Glucose with 25mM HEPES w/o Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid

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FluxMPS™ Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium (GMEM), High Glucose with 25mM HEPES w/o Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid

Contains L-Glutamine Contains Phenol Red Contains HEPES (25mM) Contains Calcium Contains Magnesium Contains High Glucose Without Sodium Bicarbonate

FluxMPS™ DCP-GMEMH-BJN1X is a Microfluidics Suitable, ultra-filtered cell culture media formulation engineered for organ-on-a-chip (OoC) and microphysiological system (MPS) platforms. 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.

  • High Glucose (4500 mg/L) formulation buffered with 25 mM HEPES; no added sodium bicarbonate
  • Quadruple-stage filtration system (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) reaching a 0.04 µm final polish
  • Endotoxin release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85>)
  • HEPES-buffered; reduced CO₂ dependence — validate against your specific cell line
  • Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system with full lot traceability
  • Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) used throughout manufacturing
  • Aseptic ISO Class 5 (Class 100) fill & finish
  • 30 ingredients verified per lot with CAS traceability
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DCP-GMEMH-BJN1X | Cell culture media UNSPSC: 41116155 | Commodity: Molecular biology and cell culture growth media | (UNv260801)
Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium (GMEM), High Glucose with 25mM HEPES w/o Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid
  • Formulation[+] High Glucose, [+] L-Glutamine, [+] 25mM HEPES, [+] Phenol Red [-] Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Glucose4500.000 mg/L
  • L-Glutamine292.000 mg/L
  • HEPES25 mM (5958.000 mg/L)
  • pH (USP <791>)7.4
  • Osmolality (USP <785>)Contact for specification
  • Endotoxin (USP <85>)< 0.05 EU/mL
  • Filtration0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2
  • Storage2–8°C, protect from light
  • Shelf Life12 months from date of manufacture, unopened
ISO 13485:2016 USP <85> <785> <788> RUO
Why FluxMPS™

Engineered where standard media fails

Conventional 0.22 µm–filtered media passes mycoplasma-sized particles, subvisible particulates, and endotoxin fragments that confound cell assays.

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Microchannel-safe purity

0.04 µm final filtration; USP <788> particulate compliance. Particle-managed media for OoC microfluidic chips.

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Total metabolic control

Defined high-glucose, HEPES-buffered formulation for precise control of carbon source and buffering system in your experimental design.

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Ultrapure-grade water

18.2 MΩ·cm resistivity, ASTM D1193 Type 1 water. Manufactured with rigorous trace-metal and total organic carbon (TOC) control at the source.

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Low background for imaging

Ultra-low particulate baseline and endotoxin specification support confocal microscopy, biosensor measurements, and live-cell imaging on-chip.

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Rich, stable nutrient profile

30 verified ingredients per lot. Full CAS traceability. Micro-batch precision manufacturing.

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Customization on demand

pH, nutrient concentrations, HEPES, and component modifications available. Contact support@diagnocine.com.

Purity Architecture

Quadruple-stage filtration system

Four serial filtration stages — two dedicated prefilter + final-filter pairs — reaching a final 0.04 µm polish under aseptic ISO Class 5 conditions.

  1. 1

    0.1 µm Prefiltration I

    Removes large aggregates, cell debris and protein clusters; protects the first 0.04 µm final filter and extends its service life.

  2. 2

    0.04 µm Final filtration I

    First 0.04 µm pass; a mycoplasma-retentive pore size (mycoplasma diameter 0.2–0.3 µm) that a standard 0.22 µm filter does not reach. Filtration is not a substitute for lot-by-lot mycoplasma testing.

  3. 3

    0.1 µm Prefiltration II

    A second, dedicated prefilter protecting the second 0.04 µm cartridge, giving the train full redundancy in series.

  4. 4

    0.04 µm Final filtration II — Polish

    Ultimate polishing filtration immediately prior to aseptic ISO Class 5 fill & finish; the final product QC release gate.

Performance vs. conventional media

5×
Cleaner than 0.22 µm media by particulate count
0.04
µm Final pore size — sub-mycoplasma polishing
Sterility & Mycoplasma: No growth after 14-day incubation (USP <71>). Mycoplasma risk is mitigated by 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration within the train; this is a filtration control, not a per-lot mycoplasma test result.
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-GMEMH-BJN1X Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium quadruple-stage filtration (0.1 μm x2 + 0.04 μm x2) cell culture media for organ-on-a-chip and microfluidic applications | Diagnocine
Figure 1. FluxMPS™ Quadruple-stage filtration system (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) — DCP-GMEMH-BJN1X.
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Applications

OoC and MPS Applications

FluxMPS™ DCP-GMEMH-BJN1X delivers Microfluidics Suitable purity for organ-on-a-chip and microfluidic applications.

Automated Bioreactors & Robotics

Next-Generation System Uptime

Optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) MPS Grade variant available on request for automated bioreactors and robotic perfusion systems.

  • Total Particulate Exclusion: 10 nm filtration removes nanoparticulate aggregates that foul automated systems
  • Valve & Sensor Protection: Reduces micro-fouling risk in automated perfusion and recirculation systems
  • Extended Perfusion Stability: Consistent nutrient delivery over long-duration culture runs

Inquiry Required: Contact support@diagnocine.com to request the 0.01 µm MPS Grade variant.

Microfluidics

Micro Physiological System (MPS) & Chip

0.04 µm filtered media for organ-on-a-chip, tissue-on-a-chip, and body-on-a-chip platforms where low-particulate media reduces channel fouling risk.

OoCToCBoCLoCMPS
Cancer Biology

Cancer Cell Lines & Metabolic Research

High-glucose formulation supports cancer cell line culture and Warburg effect metabolic studies with precise carbon-source control.

MCF-7MDA-MB-231HeLaA549
Stem Cell Biology

iPSC-Derived Models

Ultra-clean base for iPSC differentiation protocols requiring defined, low-particulate media.

iPSC-NeuronsiPSC-CMiPSC-Hep
Vascular Biology

Endothelial & Primary Cells

Low-particulate formulation for primary cells and endothelial monolayer studies on-chip.

HUVECsHAECsPrimary hepatocytes
Metabolomics

Metabolic Flux Analysis

Defined formulation for ¹³C isotope tracing and NMR metabolomics. Not compatible with Agilent Seahorse XF assays, which require bicarbonate-free, phenol red-free medium — this formulation contains phenol red.

¹³C tracingNMR metabolomics
Live-Cell Imaging

Microscopy & Optical Sensing

Ultra-low particulate background supports confocal microscopy, biosensor measurements, and TEER monitoring on-chip.

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Technical Specifications

Analytical release specifications

Every lot released against the full specification matrix. Certificate of Analysis available: support@diagnocine.com. Available pack sizes: 500 mL, 1000 mL.

Physical & Chemical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Formulation [+] High Glucose, [+] L-Glutamine, [+] 25mM HEPES, [+] Phenol Red [-] Sodium Bicarbonate
Appearance Red-colored, clear solution
Total ingredients 30 (across 4 categories)
pH USP <791> 7.4
Osmolality USP <785> Contact for specification
Glucose 4500.000 mg/L
Sodium Pyruvate Not added
Phenol Red 15.000 mg/L (phenol red sodium salt)
Sterility, Purity & Safety Parameters
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 ISO 13485:2016
Fill environment ISO Class 5 (Class 100)
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Parameter Specification
Storage temperature 2–8°C, protect from light
Freeze-thaw Do not freeze
Shelf life 12 months from date of manufacture, unopened
Shipping condition Cold pack
CO₂ requirement HEPES-buffered; reduced CO₂ dependence (validate per cell line)
Raw Materials & Regulatory Traceability
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)
Formulation

Full composition (mg/L)

Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium (GMEM), High Glucose with 25mM HEPES w/o Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid — 30 ingredients verified per lot with CAS numbers for full raw-material traceability. All ingredients from the original formulation are preserved exactly.

Component CAS Number mg/L
INORGANIC SALTS
Calcium chloride dihydrate 10035-04-8 265.000
Ferric nitrate nonahydrate 10421-96-2 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
L-Arginine hydrochloride 1119-34-2 42.000
L-Cystine 30925-07-6 24.000
L-Glutamine 56-85-9 292.000
L-Histidine hydrochloride 5934-29-2 21.000
L-Isoleucine 73-32-5 52.400
L-Leucine 61-90-5 52.400
L-Lysine hydrochloride 657-27-2 73.100
L-Methionine 63-68-3 15.000
L-Phenylalanine 63-91-2 33.000
L-Threonine 72-19-5 47.600
L-Tryptophan 73-22-3 8.000
L-Tyrosine Disodium salt 69847-45-6 52.000
L-Valine 72-18-4 46.800
Component CAS Number mg/L
VITAMINS
Choline chloride 67-48-1 2.000
D-Ca-Pantothenate 137-08-6 2.000
Folic acid 59-30-3 2.000
Nicotinamide 98-92-0 2.000
Pyridoxal hydrochloride 65-22-5 2.000
Riboflavin 83-88-5 0.200
Thiamine hydrochloride 67-03-8 2.000
i-Inositol 87-89-8 3.600
OTHERS
D-Glucose 50-99-7 4500.000
HEPES buffer 7365-45-9 5958.000
Phenol red sodium salt 34487-61-1 15.000
Customization available: pH, glucose, HEPES, salts, and nutrient composition modifications available on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.
Quality Assurance

ISO 13485 Manufacturing & Compliance

Every batch of FluxMPS™ DCP-GMEMH-BJN1X is manufactured under a certified ISO 13485:2016 QMS with full lot traceability and multi-parameter QC release testing.

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ISO 13485:2016 QMS

Full quality management system with documented procedures, deviation control, and CAPA. Every lot traceable from raw material to final release.

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Ultrapure Type 1 Water

18.2 MΩ·cm resistivity, ASTM D1193 Type 1 water. Rigorous trace-metal and total organic carbon (TOC) control at the manufacturing source.

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ISO Class 5 Fill & Finish

Final aseptic filling in ISO Class 5 (Class 100) cleanroom. Immediate post-filtration fill to reduce recontamination risk.

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Micro-Batch Precision

Small-batch manufacturing with per-lot QC release. Every batch tested independently — not pooled or blended across lots.

Endotoxin USP <85> BET

LAL-based endotoxin test per manufacturing batch. Release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL. Assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL.

Particulate USP <788> Method 1

Light obscuration particulate analysis. NMT 25/mL at ≥10 µm; NMT 3/mL at ≥25 µm.

Osmolality USP <785>

Osmolality verified per lot using vapor pressure or freezing-point depression osmometry per USP <785>.

Documentation / CoA

Full Certificate of Analysis available per lot. Includes all QC parameters, test dates, and raw material lot numbers. Request: support@diagnocine.com.

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-GMEMH-BJN1X compares

FluxMPS™ versus published supplier specifications for classical liquid cell culture media.

Parameter DCP-GMEMH-BJN1X (FluxMPS™) Conventional 0.22 µm Filtered Standard Alternative
Grade Microfluidics Suitable Not specified Not specified
Formulation [+] High Glucose, [+] L-Glutamine, [+] 25mM HEPES, [+] Phenol Red [-] Sodium Bicarbonate Not specified Not specified
Final filtration pore size 0.04 µm Not specified Not specified
Number of filtration stages 4 stages Not specified Not specified
Mycoplasma-retentive filtration check_circle Not specified Not specified
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> particulate testing check_circle Not specified Not specified
Water quality Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm Not specified Not specified
Manufacturing QMS ISO 13485:2016 Not specified Not specified
Microfluidic channel compatibility check_circle Not specified Not specified
Custom formulation check_circle Not specified Not specified

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™ DCP-GMEMH-BJN1X and its use in OoC and MPS applications.

Yes. DCP-GMEMH-BJN1X is engineered for MPS and OoC platforms. The 0.04 µm final filtration reduces the risk of microfluidic channel fouling, making it suitable for OoC, ToC, BoC, and LoC applications sensitive to particulate contamination.
 
This formulation uses 25 mM HEPES as the primary buffering system instead of sodium bicarbonate, providing stable pH control outside a CO₂ incubator. It retains L-glutamine (292 mg/L) and high glucose (4500 mg/L) as supplied. If your protocol requires bicarbonate buffering instead, contact support@diagnocine.com for the sodium-bicarbonate-buffered variant.
No CO₂ incubator is strictly required for pH maintenance. This formulation is buffered with 25 mM HEPES and contains no added sodium bicarbonate, so it is designed to maintain pH 7.4 under ambient atmospheric CO₂. Validate incubation conditions against your specific cell line and culture format.
Yes. This is a basal medium formulation. Supplement with FBS, serum replacements (e.g., B27, N2), growth factors, or other additives as required by your cell type and experimental protocol. Filter serum-containing or protein-containing additions through a 0.2 µm low-protein-binding PES or PVDF membrane before addition; do not use a 0.04 µm membrane for protein-containing supplements, as it will strip serum proteins and clog rapidly.
Endotoxin is controlled per manufacturing batch rather than per unit. Every batch is tested before release using the LAL assay (USP <85>, Bacterial Endotoxins Test; assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL) and must meet the release specification of < 0.05 EU/mL. A Certificate of Analysis is available on request.
Yes. CoA is available per lot upon request at support@diagnocine.com. It includes pH, osmolality, endotoxin, sterility, mycoplasma filtration status, USP <788> particulate data (Method 1, light obscuration), appearance, and full raw material lot traceability.
Scientific References

Supporting literature

Curated peer-reviewed references relevant to OoC and MPS applications and FluxMPS™ ultra-filtered cell culture media.

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