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KCell Ham’s F-12
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Ham’s F-12 is a nutrient-rich basal medium formulated for mammalian cell lines such as CHO, HeLa, and L-cells. It contains elevated levels of choline, inositol, putrescine, and select amino acids compared with earlier formulations such as F-10. KCell’s Ham’s F-12 is manufactured under cGMP and ISO-certified conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility.
The medium can be ordered with or without L-glutamine, phenol red, or sodium pyruvate, and is available in liquid or powder formats. Its balanced formulation supports serum-containing and serum-free systems, making it suitable for hybrid media such as DMEM/F12 blends or custom cultivated-meat processes.
Ham’s F-12 is often used for the maintenance and differentiation of adherent cells that require more complex nutrient environments. Its amino-acid profile and buffering stability make it ideal for long-term culture of animal muscle and connective-tissue cells in research settings.
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Buffer additives allowedYes
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Do not freezeYes
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Phenol redYesYes--YesYes--
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L-glutamineYesYes--YesYes--
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Sodium PyruvateYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
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