Excellent Alternative Cell Freezing Solution

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Company:

Millipore Sigma

Product Name:

CryoStore cell cryopreservation media

Catalog Number:

C2874-100ML

Anyone who performs cell culture knows the importance of having a reliable way to freeze down cells. the standard solution of 10% DMSO in media or FBS usually works fine, but the CryoStor media comes as a ready to use freezing solution that eliminates the potential for lot variation issues with FBS.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Cell culture

Starting Material

Mammalian cell lines

Tips

This product does contain DMSO.

Results Summary

This is a reliable and convenient product for freezing cells. It maintains excellent viability upon thawing (>95%) and can be kept for extended periods of time in the fridge. This product will always have a consistent formulation, whereas lot to lot variation of FBS may affect particularly sensitive cell lines.

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Summary

The Good

Convenience and total reliability.

The Bad

more expensive than basic freezing media.

The Bottom Line

I highly recommend this product to make your cell culture work faster and more reliable.

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