McCoy's 5A (modified) is a general purpose medium that supports the propagation of many types of primary cells, established cell lines, and explants from biopsy tissues. This medium will support the growth of primary mammalian cells derived from normal bone marrow, skin, spleen, kidney, lung, rat embryos, and other tissues.
With | Without |
• High Glucose | • Sodium Pyruvate |
• L-glutamine | • HEPES |
• Bacto-peptone | |
• Phenol Red |
The complete formulation is available.
Dr. Thomas McCoy originally formulated McCoy's 5A medium as a modification of Basal Medium 5A. Unlike other media, McCoy's 5A contains the reducing agent glutathione, bacto-peptone, and a high level of glucose. This product also includes Dr. Hsu's addition of Hank's salts to enable use outside a CO2 incubator.
Product Intended Use
For in vitro diagnostic use. CAUTION: Not for human or animal therapeutic use. Uses other than the intended use may be a violation of local law.
cGMP Manufacturing and Quality System
Gibco® McCoy's 5A (modified) is manufactured at a cGMP compliant facility, located in Grand Island, New York. The facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards. For supply chain continuity, Life Technologies offers an identical Gibco® McCoy's 5A (modified) product made in our Scotland
Form: | Liquid |
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Glutamine: | L-Glutamine |
HEPES Buffer: | No HEPES |
Product Size: | 500 mL |
Volume (Metric): | 500 ml |
Phenol Red Indicator: | Phenol Red |
Sodium Pyruvate Additive: | No Sodium Pyruvate |
Shipping Condition: | Room Temperature |
16600 - McCoy's 5A (modified)