Description
HFL05 Ham’s F-12 Medium (Modification 5) containing glutamine but not containing phenol red is a specialized cell culture medium that offers a suitable environment for culturing cells without the interference of phenol red dye, which can affect certain assays and experiments. This medium provides a balanced formulation of nutrients, vitamins, and salts necessary for cell growth and maintenance, making it an excellent choice for a variety of cell culture applications where the presence of phenol red is undesirable.
Some specific applications of HFL05 Ham’s F-12 Medium (Modification 5) containing glutamine but not phenol red include:
1. Assay development: used in the development of various cell-based assays where the presence of phenol red could interfere with the assay readouts.
2. Cell viability assays: suitable for cell viability assays that require accurate measurement of cell proliferation and metabolic activity without the confounding effects of phenol red.
3. Fluorescence microscopy: preferred for fluorescence microscopy experiments to avoid background fluorescence interference from the dye.
4. Hormone studies: Researchers studying hormone-sensitive cells may choose this medium to avoid any potential interactions between phenol red and the hormones being studied.
In conclusion, HFL05 is a valuable tool for researchers conducting sensitive cell culture experiments where the presence of phenol red must be minimized to ensure accurate and reliable results.
