Name: PriGrow LXX
SKU: TM070
Price: 372.00 USD
Availability: InStock

<h2>What is PriGrow Media?</h2>
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PriGrow Media is a proprietary series of basal cell culture media developed and distributed by MBP in partnership with ABM (Applied Biological Materials), where each individual PriGrow formulation, such as PriGrow I, PriGrow IV, or PriGrow X, has a distinct composition of HEPES and bicarbonate buffers, nutrient concentrations, and basal supplements specifically optimized to support the growth of a defined set of specialized cell lines or primary cell types. Unlike standard media like DMEM or RPMI that are broadly formulated for a wide range of cell lines, each PriGrow formulation is a targeted solution for cell types that do not grow well, or grow inconsistently, in standard mammalian cell culture media.
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Endothelial and epithelial formulations optimized to preserve critical barrier functions and&nbsp;unique physiological phenotypes in specialized vascular cell lines.
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Myogenic media for the smooth and skeletal muscle cells in vitro proliferation, functional maintenance, and structural preservation
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Hepatic induction systems for supporting liver cell research, drug metabolism profiling, and long-term functional assays.
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Serum-free, chemically defined solutions for regulation of multi-lineage differentiation, progenitor line expansion, and high-yield recovery after thawing.
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<h2>How to use PriGrow Media</h2>
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Identify the correct PriGrow variant for your cell type
Each MBP primary or specialized cell line product lists the recommended PriGrow variant in its data sheet. Using the wrong variant may result in suboptimal growth or inconsistent results, so matching the variant to the cell type is the critical first step.
Add FBS at 10% to make the basal PriGrow medium into complete media
PriGrow media are supplied as serum-free basal media and must be supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum to provide the growth factors, carrier proteins, and lipid supplements that cells require for robust growth. Simply adding FBS at 10% of the final volume to the PriGrow basal medium produces complete media ready for use.
Optionally add antibiotics to complete PriGrow media
Penicillin-streptomycin with or without amphotericin B can be added to complete PriGrow media to reduce contamination risk, though antibiotic-free culture is standard in many labs to avoid masking low-level contamination and maintain cell health in long-term culture.
Warm PriGrow media to 37&deg;C before adding to cells
Like all cell culture media, PriGrow basal media and complete PriGrow media should be pre-warmed in a water bath at 37&deg;C before use to avoid cold-shock stress on cells that could affect growth and viability during media changes or passaging.
Maintain cultures at 37&deg;C under 5% CO₂
PriGrow media are formulated for standard mammalian cell culture conditions of 37&deg;C and 5% CO₂, which maintains physiological pH in the bicarbonate-buffered medium, unless the specific cell type protocol calls for different conditions.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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PriGrow media contain phenol red as a standard pH indicator and are provided as serum-free basal media, with each formulation's HEPES and bicarbonate buffer ratios, nutrient levels, and supplemental additives matched to the cell types it is optimized for. As of 2026, specialized primary cell media like PriGrow remain a distinct product category from standard broad-spectrum media, since primary cells and cell-type-specific in vitro models require media compositions that better match in vivo nutritional conditions than DMEM or RPMI provides.
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PriGrow Media

PriGrow LXX

PriGrow LXX (TM070) by Applied Biological Materials is a 500 ml serum-free, antibiotic-free basal medium from ABM's PriGrow Media Series, formulated for defined mammalian cell types. Lot-tested for sterility, pH, osmolality, and endotoxin. Supplement as required. Store at 2–8°C.