KCell Ham’s F-12

£8.00

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Composition

With Glucose – With L-Glutamine & Phenol Red With Glucose – Without L-Glutamine & Phenol Red Glucose-Free – With L-Glutamine & Phenol Red Glucose-Free – Without L-Glutamine & Phenol Red

Size

500 mL 1000 mL

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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.

Shelf life (months)

12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Storage temperature

2 - 8℃
Buffer additives allowed

Yes
Buffer system

Custom
Do not freeze

Yes
Endotoxin level (EU/mL)

<1
Glucose (mg/L)

1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
0
0
0
0
Media category

Basal
Non‑CO₂ Buffer Option

HEPES
Optimized for

Plating CHO, HeLa, and mouse L‑cells; based on Ham’s F‑10 with increased choline, inositol, putrescine, and several amino acids
Osmolality (mOsm/kg)

320-360
Phenol red

Yes
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
-
-
Serum content

Serum-free
L-glutamine

Yes
Yes
-
-
Yes
Yes
-
-
Sodium Pyruvate

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

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