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

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

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

FluxMPS™ DCP-GMEM-BJN1X is a Microfluidics Suitable, quadruple-stage ultra-filtered Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium (GMEM) engineered for organ-on-a-chip (OoC) and microphysiological system (MPS) platforms. Processed through a validated four-stage filtration train (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2), it is high-glucose (4500 mg/L) and supplied without sodium bicarbonate buffer for flexible use across incubation systems.

  • High glucose Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium (4500 mg/L) formulated without sodium bicarbonate buffer
  • Quadruple-stage filtration train (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) reaching a validated 0.04 µm final polish
  • Endotoxin release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test)
  • L-Glutamine included at 292 mg/L; phenol red included at 15 mg/L for visual pH reference
  • Sodium bicarbonate excluded — buffer system to be added by the user per their CO₂ incubation protocol
  • 29 verified ingredients per lot across inorganic salts, amino acids, vitamins and other components, with CAS traceability
  • Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system with full lot traceability
  • Custom pH, glucose, salt and buffer modifications available on request
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DCP-GMEM-BJN1X | Cell culture media UNSPSC: 41116155 | Commodity: Molecular biology and cell culture growth media | (UNv260801)
Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium (GMEM), High Glucose w/o Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid
  • Formulation[+] High Glucose, [+] L-Glutamine, [+] Phenol Red, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium [-] Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Glucose4500.000 mg/L
  • L-Glutamine292.000 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
  • ShippingCold pack

Available sizes: 500 mL, 1000 mL

ISO 13485:2016 USP <85> <785> <788> RUO
Why FluxMPS™

Engineered where standard media fails

Conventional 0.22 µm–filtered media passes mycoplasma-sized organisms, subvisible particulates, and cellular debris that confound sensitive assays and foul microfluidic channels.

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Microchannel-safe purity

0.04 µm final filtration across a quadruple-stage train; USP <788> particulate compliance. Particulate-controlled media for OoC microfluidic chips.

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Total metabolic control

High-glucose, bicarbonate-free formulation for precise control of carbon source and buffer system in your experimental design.

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Ultrapure-grade water

Type 1 ultrapure water (18.2 MΩ·cm) with controlled trace-metal and total organic carbon (TOC) content, minimizing background contamination at the manufacturing source.

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Low background for imaging

Ultra-low particulate baseline for confocal, biosensor, and live-cell imaging applications on-chip.

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Rich, stable nutrient profile

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

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Customization on demand

pH, glucose concentration, buffer system, salts and nutrient modifications available. Contact support@diagnocine.com.

Purity Architecture

Quadruple-stage filtration system

Four serial filtration stages — two 0.1 µm prefilters each paired with a dedicated 0.04 µm final filter — reaching a validated 0.04 µm final polish under ISO Class 5 aseptic fill conditions, purpose-built for microfluidic channels and organ-on-a-chip (OoC) culture systems.

  1. 1

    0.1 µm Prefiltration I

    Removes large aggregates, 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, including mycoplasma-sized organisms (0.2–0.3 µm), that pass a standard 0.22 µm filter.

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    0.1 µm Prefiltration II

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

  4. 4

    0.04 µm Final filtration II — Polish

    Ultimate polishing filter; ISO Class 5 aseptic fill & finish. Final product QC release gate.

Performance vs. conventional media

FluxMPS™ DCP-GMEM-BJN1X is processed through a quadruple-stage filtration train reaching a 0.04 µm final pore size, with a mycoplasma-retentive filtration barrier at every production lot.

5×
Approximate reduction in particulate count vs. 0.22 µm media (Diagnocine internal data)
0.04
µm Final pore size across 4 total filtration passes
Sterility & Mycoplasma: No growth after 14-day incubation (USP <71>); mycoplasma control is achieved by 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration at the prefiltration stages (mycoplasma organisms measure approximately 0.2–0.3 µm in diameter). Mycoplasma is not tested per lot.
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-GMEM-BJN1X Quadruple-stage filtration system, Glasgow's Minimum Essential Medium (GMEM) high glucose 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-GMEM-BJN1X.
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Applications

OoC and MPS Applications

FluxMPS™ DCP-GMEM-BJN1X delivers Microfluidics Suitable, ultra-filtered purity for organ-on-a-chip and microfluidic applications.

Automated Bioreactors & Robotics

Next-Generation System Uptime

An optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) MPS Grade variant is available on request for automated bioreactors and robotic perfusion systems requiring the ultra nano-filtered tier.

  • 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 systems where particulate control helps prevent channel fouling.

OoCToCBoCLoCMPS
Cancer Biology

Cancer Cell Lines & Metabolic Research

High-glucose formulation supports NCI-60 cancer cell lines and Warburg effect metabolic studies with defined nutrient control.

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Stem Cell Biology

iPSC-Derived Models

Ultra-filtered base for iPSC differentiation protocols requiring defined, particulate-controlled media.

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Vascular Biology

Endothelial & Primary Cells

Particulate-controlled formulation for primary cells and endothelial monolayer studies on-chip.

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Metabolomics

Metabolic Flux Analysis

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

13C tracingNMR metabolomics
Live-Cell Imaging

Microscopy & Optical Sensing

Ultra-low particulate background for 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.

Physical & Chemical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Formulation [+] High Glucose, [+] L-Glutamine, [+] Phenol Red, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium [-] Sodium Bicarbonate
Appearance Red-colored, clear solution (phenol red indicator present)
Total ingredients 29 (4 category groups: Inorganic Salts, Amino Acids, Vitamins, Others)
pH USP <791> 7.4
Osmolality USP <785> Contact for specification
Glucose 4500.000 mg/L
L-Glutamine 292.000 mg/L
Phenol Red 15.000 mg/L (Phenol red sodium salt)
Sterility, Purity & Safety Parameters
Parameter Specification
Endotoxin USP <85> BET < 0.05 EU/mL (batch release specification)
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 No sodium bicarbonate added; buffer must be supplied by the user prior to CO₂ incubation (see FAQ)
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 w/o Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid: 29 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 10025-77-1 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
Phenol red sodium salt 34487-61-1 15.000
Customization available: pH, glucose, buffer system, salts, and nutrient composition modifications available on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.
Quality Assurance

ISO 13485 Manufacturing & Compliance

Every batch of FluxMPS™ DCP-GMEM-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 with controlled trace-metal and total organic carbon (TOC) content, minimizing background contamination at the manufacturing source.

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ISO Class 5 Fill & Finish

Final aseptic filling in an ISO Class 5 (Class 100) environment. Immediate post-filtration fill to prevent recontamination.

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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 assay per 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 batch. 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-GMEM-BJN1X compares

FluxMPS™ versus conventional 0.22 µm filtered media for OoC and MPS applications.

Parameter DCP-GMEM-BJN1X (FluxMPS™) Conventional 0.22 µm Filtered Standard Alternative
Grade Microfluidics Suitable Standard grade Standard grade
Formulation [+] High Glucose, [+] L-Glutamine, [+] Phenol Red, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium [-] Sodium Bicarbonate Standard GMEM Standard GMEM
Final filtration pore size 0.04 µm 0.22 µm 0.22 µm
Number of filtration stages 4 stages 1 stage 1–2 stages
Mycoplasma barrier 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 particulate compliance check_circle cancel cancel
Water quality Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm Type 2 Type 2
Manufacturing QMS ISO 13485:2016 ISO 9001 Variable
Microfluidic channel compatibility check_circle cancel cancel
Custom formulation check_circle cancel Limited

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-GMEM-BJN1X and its use in OoC and MPS applications.

Yes. DCP-GMEM-BJN1X is Microfluidics Suitable and engineered for MPS and OoC platforms. The 0.04 µm final filtration helps prevent microfluidic channel fouling, making it suitable for OoC, ToC, BoC, and LoC applications sensitive to particulate contamination.
FluxMPS uses a quadruple-stage filtration train (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2), reaching a 0.04 µm final pore size with a mycoplasma-retentive filtration barrier that standard 0.22 µm filtration does not provide.
This GMEM formulation is supplied without sodium bicarbonate to allow flexible buffering across diverse culture systems. Add sodium bicarbonate (commonly 1.5–3.7 g/L, depending on your target CO₂ tension) or an alternative buffer suited to your incubation protocol before use. Contact support@diagnocine.com for guidance specific to your cell type.
This formulation is supplied without sodium bicarbonate. Add sodium bicarbonate (commonly 1.5–3.7 g/L, depending on your target CO₂ tension) or use an alternative buffer system before incubating. Once buffered to your protocol's specification, incubate at 37°C under the CO₂ tension your buffer system requires.
Yes. This is a basal medium formulation supplied without serum. Supplement with fetal bovine serum (FBS), serum replacements (e.g., B27, N2), or growth factors as required by your cell type and protocol. Filter serum-containing supplements through a 0.2 µm low-protein-binding PES or PVDF membrane before addition; do not use a 0.04 µm membrane for serum, as it retains IgM, lipoproteins and other serum components.
The release specification for every batch is < 0.05 EU/mL, verified by the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) assay per USP <85> (Bacterial Endotoxins Test; assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL). Endotoxin is controlled per manufacturing batch, and every batch is tested before release. A Certificate of Analysis is available on request.
Yes. A Certificate of Analysis is available per batch upon request at support@diagnocine.com. It includes pH, osmolality, endotoxin (LAL, USP <85>), sterility (USP <71>), particulate data (USP <788> Method 1), 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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