2011-2012 Catalogue - PeproTech, Inc.

PEPROTECH ®www.peprotech.comAnimal-Free Media Supplement Kits- Technical FAQ1. What is chemically defined serum freemedia?Chemically defined media include onlycomponents of known molecular structuresand concentrations.2. Are PeproTech’s Serum-Free Cell Culturemedia supplement kits protein-free?Yes, PeproTech’s Serum-Free Cell Culturemedia kits are protein-free, as well asanimal-free.3. What are the advantages of usingchemically-defined Serum-Free media?The advantages include: lot-tolotconsistency and reproducible cellgrowth; greater protein yield (for proteinproduction applications) vs. using serum,consistent media performance, loweredrisk of contamination with viral and otheradventitious infectious agents, reduceddownstream purification challenges (forprotein production applications), eliminationfor the need to prescreen serum lots, andsimplification of any regulatory or otherdocumentation requirements.4. Can you provide the certifications for theseanimal-free components?Yes, please contact QC/Technical services.5. Where can I find formulations for these kits?Formulations for these kits are proprietaryto PeproTech, Inc.6. Can I use DMEM instead of DMEM/F12?DMEM/F12 medium is the mixture ofhalf DMEM and half F12 medium, thereforeDMEM/F12 has much more nutritionthan DMEM alone. PeproTech has nottested DMEM at this time. Therefore, it isrecommended that DMEM/F12 is used withPeproTech supplements.INFORMATION & TECHNICAL SUPPORTBestellungen: Deutschland: Tel: 0800 436 99 10 • email: info@peprotech.dePour commander: France: Tel: +33 (0)1 46 24 58 20 • email: info@peprotechfr.comTo Order: NORDIC: Tel: +46 (0)8 640 41 07 • email: info@peprotech.se153