FluxMPS™ MCDB 110 Medium w/o Sodium Bicarbonate: 1X Liquid
FluxMPS™ DCP-M110H-B1X is a Microfluidics Suitable, ultra-filtered MCDB 110 formulation engineered for microphysiological systems (MPS), organ-on-a-chip (OoC), and microfluidic tissue models. Processed through a Quadruple-stage filtration system (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2), it reaches a 0.04 µm final cut-off — five times finer than the 0.22 µm membranes used for conventional sterile filtration. Formulation: [+] Glucose (0.720 g/L), [+] L-Glutamine, [+] Sodium Pyruvate, [+] HEPES (25 mM), [+] Phenol Red, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium, [+] Trace Elements | [-] Sodium Bicarbonate. HEPES (25 mM, pKa 7.3 at 37°C) provides robust CO2-independent buffering.
- 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), reaching a 0.04 µm final cut-off
- Endotoxin release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85>), tested per manufacturing batch
- Formulation: [+] Glucose (0.720 g/L), [+] L-Glutamine, [+] Sodium Pyruvate, [+] HEPES (25 mM), [+] Phenol Red, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium, [+] Trace Elements | [-] Sodium Bicarbonate
- HEPES-buffered (25 mM, pKa 7.3 at 37°C); CO2-independent formulation suited to open-top microfluidic chips and atmospheric incubation
- Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) with trace-metal and TOC control; ISO Class 5 aseptic fill
- Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system; final QC at Diagnocine, Totowa, NJ
- 54 verified ingredients per lot across inorganic salts, amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements, with CAS traceability
- Custom pH, glucose concentration, salts, HEPES, and nutrient composition available on request — contact support@diagnocine.com
- Formulation[+] Glucose (0.720 g/L), [+] L-Glutamine, [+] Sodium Pyruvate, [+] HEPES (25 mM), [+] Phenol Red, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium, [+] Trace Elements | [-] Sodium Bicarbonate
- AppearanceRed colored, clear solution
- pH (USP <791>)7.4
- Osmolality (USP <785>)245–285 mOsm/kg H2O
- Endotoxin (USP <85>)< 0.05 EU/mL
- Filtration0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2 (Quadruple-stage, Sterile)
- GradeMicrofluidics Suitable (0.04 µm final cut-off)
- Storage2–8°C, away from light
- Shelf Life12 months from date of manufacture, unopened
- ShippingCold pack
Engineered where standard media fails
Conventional 0.22 µm–filtered media passes mycoplasma-sized particles, subvisible particulates, and aggregates that clog microfluidic channels and interfere with optical readouts. FluxMPS™ is processed through four-stage sub-0.04 µm filtration, and its 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 (light obscuration) particulate compliance supports safe perfusion in microfluidic chip geometries.
Total metabolic control
Defined inclusion of glucose, glutamine, and pyruvate with sodium bicarbonate excluded, giving precise control over buffering strategy and carbon source.
Ultrapure-grade water
Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) with trace-metal and TOC control minimizes background contaminants in the finished formulation.
Low background for imaging
Ultra-low particulate baseline supports confocal microscopy and biosensor applications; this formulation contains phenol red as a pH indicator.
Rich, stable nutrient profile
54 ingredients verified per lot, including a full trace-element panel (zinc, copper, manganese, selenium); micro-batch production with full traceability.
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, run as two dedicated prefilter + final-filter pairs, reach a final 0.04 µm polish under ISO Class 5 aseptic conditions.
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1
0.1 µm Prefiltration I
Removes large particulate, cell debris, and protein aggregates; protects the first 0.04 µm cartridge.
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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.
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0.1 µm Prefiltration II
Second dedicated prefilter, protecting the second 0.04 µm cartridge.
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4
0.04 µm Final filtration II — Polish
Ultimate polishing filter; ISO Class 5 aseptic fill & finish.
Performance vs. conventional media
The 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 — with a mycoplasma-retentive filtration step at every production run.
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Designed for next-generation cell models
FluxMPS™ DCP-M110H-B1X supports platforms from single-channel microfluidic chips to multi-organ body-on-a-chip systems. The 25 mM HEPES buffer suits open-top microfluidic devices and atmospheric CO2 environments.
Automated Bioreactors & Robotics
An optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) MPS Grade variant of this formulation 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 fouling risk to 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
0.04 µm–filtered media reduces microchannel clogging risk in multi-organ chip architectures.
Diploid & Mammalian Cell Culture
MCDB-format trace elements and defined nutrients support clonal growth of diploid and mammalian cells in low-serum conditions.
iPSC-Derived Models
Ultra-low endotoxin (< 0.05 EU/mL, batch release specification) and 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration for sensitive iPSC protocols.
Endothelial & Primary Cells
Low-particulate, endotoxin-controlled media suited to HUVEC monolayer integrity and TEER monitoring.
Metabolic Flux Analysis
Defined formulation supports ¹³C isotope tracing and NMR metabolomics workflows. Not compatible with Agilent Seahorse XF assays, which require bicarbonate-free, phenol red–free medium.
Microscopy & Optical Sensing
Ultra-low particulate baseline supports confocal microscopy and biosensor platforms.
Analytical release specifications
Every lot released against the full specification matrix. Available in 500 mL and 1000 mL. CoA: support@diagnocine.com.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Formulation | [+] Glucose (0.720 g/L), [+] L-Glutamine, [+] Sodium Pyruvate, [+] HEPES (25 mM), [+] Phenol Red, [+] Calcium, [+] Magnesium, [+] Trace Elements | [-] Sodium Bicarbonate |
| Appearance | Red colored, clear solution |
| pH USP <791> | 7.4 |
| Osmolality USP <785> | 245–285 mOsm/kg H2O |
| HEPES | 25 mM (5958 mg/L), pKa 7.3 at 37°C |
| Total ingredients | 54 |
| 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> | NMT 25/mL |
| Particulate ≥25 µm USP <788> | 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 |
| Regulatory alignment | 21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR) aligned |
| UNSPSC | 41116155 — Molecular biology and cell culture growth media (UNv260801) |
| Production method | Micro-batch, per-lot QC release |
| Intended use | Research Use Only (RUO) |
Full composition (mg/L)
54 ingredients verified per lot with CAS numbers for raw-material traceability. MCDB medium contains a trace-element panel (zinc, copper, manganese, selenium) formulated for serum-free diploid cell culture.
| Component | CAS Number | mg/L |
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| INORGANIC SALTS | ||
| Ammonium metavanadate | 7803-55-6 | 0.000585 |
| Calcium chloride dihydrate | 10035-04-8 | 147.000 |
| Cupric sulfate pentahydrate | 7758-99-8 | 0.00025 |
| Disodium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous | 7558-79-4 | 425.940 |
| Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate | 7782-63-0 | 0.00139 |
| Magnesium sulfate anhydrous | 7487-88-9 | 120.380 |
| Manganese sulfate | 7785-87-7 | 0.000151 |
| Molybdic acid ammonium tetrahydrate | 12054-85-2 | 0.00124 |
| Nickel chloride | 7718-54-9 | 0.00012 |
| Potassium chloride | 7447-40-7 | 408.270 |
| Sodium chloride | 7647-14-5 | 6546.000 |
| Sodium metasilicate nonahydrate | 13517-24-3 | 0.142 |
| Sodium selenite | 10102-18-8 | 0.0038 |
| Stannous chloride monohydrate | 10025-69-1 | 0.000113 |
| Zinc sulfate heptahydrate | 7446-20-0 | 0.144 |
| Component | CAS Number | mg/L |
|---|---|---|
| AMINO ACIDS | ||
| Glycine | 56-40-6 | 22.520 |
| L-Alanine | 56-41-7 | 8.910 |
| L-Arginine hydrochloride | 1119-34-2 | 210.700 |
| L-Asparagine monohydrate | 5794-13-8 | 15.000 |
| L-Aspartic acid | 56-84-8 | 13.310 |
| L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate | 7048-04-6 | 8.780 |
| L-Glutamic acid | 56-86-0 | 14.710 |
| L-Glutamine | 56-85-9 | 365.300 |
| L-Histidine hydrochloride monohydrate | 5934-29-2 | 20.970 |
| L-Isoleucine | 73-32-5 | 3.940 |
| L-Leucine | 61-90-5 | 13.120 |
| L-Lysine hydrochloride | 657-27-2 | 36.540 |
| L-Methionine | 63-68-3 | 4.480 |
| L-Phenylalanine | 63-91-2 | 4.960 |
| L-Proline | 147-85-3 | 34.530 |
| L-Serine | 56-45-1 | 10.510 |
| L-Threonine | 72-19-5 | 11.910 |
| L-Tryptophan | 73-22-3 | 2.040 |
| L-Tyrosine disodium salt dihydrate | 69847-15-0 | 7.840 |
| L-Valine | 72-18-4 | 11.720 |
| Component | CAS Number | mg/L |
|---|---|---|
| VITAMINS | ||
| Choline chloride | 67-48-1 | 13.960 |
| D-Biotin | 58-85-5 | 0.007339 |
| D-Ca-Pantothenate | 137-08-6 | 0.238 |
| Folinic acid (Calcium) | 1492-18-8 | 0.000602 |
| Niacinamide | 98-92-0 | 6.110 |
| Pyridoxine hydrochloride | 58-56-0 | 0.0617 |
| Riboflavin | 83-88-5 | 0.113 |
| Thiamine hydrochloride | 67-03-8 | 0.337 |
| Vitamin B12 | 68-19-9 | 0.136 |
| OTHERS | ||
| Adenine hydrochloride | 2922-28-3 | 1.720 |
| D-Glucose | 50-99-7 | 720.640 |
| HEPES buffer | 7365-45-9 | 5958.000 |
| Linoleic acid | 60-33-3 | 0.0028 |
| myo-Inositol | 87-89-8 | 18.020 |
| Phenol red sodium salt | 34487-61-1 | 1.242 |
| Putrescine dihydrochloride | 333-93-7 | 0.000161 |
| Sodium pyruvate | 113-24-6 | 110.000 |
| Thioctic acid | 1077-28-7 | 0.00206 |
| Thymidine | 50-89-5 | 0.0727 |
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 Diagnocine R&D Center, Totowa, NJ, USA.
Ultrapure Type 1 Water
18.2 MΩ·cm Type 1 water with trace-metal and TOC control minimizes background contaminants in the finished formulation.
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; batch release specification < 0.05 EU/mL.
Particulate — USP <788> Method 1
Light obscuration: NMT 25/mL (≥10 µm), NMT 3/mL (≥25 µm).
Osmolality — USP <785>
Freezing-point osmometry. Target: 245–285 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-M110H-B1X compares
FluxMPS™ DCP-M110H-B1X vs. conventional 0.22 µm–filtered MCDB 110 formulations.
| Parameter | DCP-M110H-B1X (FluxMPS™) | Conventional MCDB 110 (0.22 µm filtered) |
Standard Alt. (0.22 µm filtered) |
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| Grade | Microfluidics Suitable | Standard grade | Standard grade |
| MCDB 110 without Sodium Bicarbonate — HEPES-buffered, CO2-independent culture with optimized trace elements | 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) | 1 | 1 |
| Mycoplasma-retentive filtration | check_circle Yes (0.1 µm, not tested per lot) | cancel No | cancel No |
| 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) |
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| USP <788> 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 compatibility | 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 2 September 2026. Suppliers that publish no numeric endotoxin specification are shown as "Not specified".
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about FluxMPS™ DCP-M110H-B1X.
Supporting literature
Key peer-reviewed publications supporting Microfluidics Suitable, ultra-filtered media in organ-on-a-chip and microfluidic research.
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