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T Cell CDM | Cell Therapy
Are the original T cell fractions driven towards a specific T cell phenotype upon expansion? Are the CD4+ and CD8+ fractions maintained in similar ratios after expansion?
The ratio of CD4+ to CD8+ cells can be affected by a number of factors, including the donor from…
Gamete, Fertilization and Embryo Culture Media | Assisted Reproductive Technology
Are there different protocols for Continuous Single Culture®–NX (CSCM-NX), and Continuous Single Culture®–NX Complete (CSCM-NXC), and Continuous Single Culture® (CSCM), and Continuous Single Culture® Complete (CSCM-C)?
No, all the Continuous Single Culture media (CSCM-NX, CSCM-NXC, CSCM, and CSCM-C) use the same recommended uninterrupted culture media…
HEK293 System | Industrial Cell Culture
Can BalanCD HEK 293 medium be used for HEK 293 transfected cells to make stable suspension cells?
Yes. BalanCD HEK 293 can be used for HEK 293 transfected cells to make stable suspension cells. The customer…
Insect Media | Industrial Cell Culture
Can I freeze cells in IS Sf Insect?
Yes, we recommend cryopreservation of cells in 95% cold IS Sf Insect with 5% DMSO. Please refer to the…
Sperm Processing Media | Assisted Reproductive Technology
Can I freeze sperm with Refrigeration Medium - TYB with Gentamicin?
No, Refrigeration Medium - TYB is intended for short term refrigerated sperm storage. Refrigeration Medium- TYB is typically used…
MSC SFM and XSFM | Cell Therapy
Can I use the PRIME-XV MSC Expansion SFM to culture cells without a coating substrate?
It is highly recommended to use MSC expansion medium with a coating substrate. In house experiments demonstrated higher success…
Sperm Processing Media | Assisted Reproductive Technology
Can ISolate, ISolate Stock Solution, or ISolate Concentrate be diluted?
Yes, ISolate can be diluted with Sperm Washing Medium, or with Modified HTF Medium with Gentamicin…
Sperm Processing Media | Assisted Reproductive Technology
Can oocytes or embryos be vitrified using Arctic Sperm Cryopreservation Medium?
Components of cryopreservation media are different for sperms and oocytes/embryos. FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific offers specific media for this application. Please…
Custom Media and Services | Cell Therapy
Can PRIME-XV media formula be customized according to the customer’s needs?
Yes. We can modify our formula and create a custom batch. For more information, please email us at
Gamete, Fertilization and Embryo Culture Media | Assisted Reproductive Technology
Can we use Continuous Single Culture® (CSCM), Continuous Single Culture® Complete (CSCM-C), Continuous Single Culture®–NX (CSCM-NX), and Continuous Single Culture®–NX Complete (CSCM-NXC) even though my protocol requires dish changes?
Yes, you can use your lab’s protocol with all the Continuous Single Culture media (CSCM, CSCM-C, CSCM-NX, and CSCM-NXC);…