• Growth Medium for PrimaPure Human Epidermal Melanocytes (HEM) cells
• 500 ml
• Each lot tested
• 12 HEM population doublings guaranteed when using Genlantis cells, media and reagents together

PrimaPure™ Melanocyte Growth Medium is formulated for PrimaPure Human Epidermal Melanocytes (HEM) cells. HEM cells are cryopreserved at second passage and can be cultured and propagated at least 12 population doublings when using this media. Epidermal melanocytes produce melanin, thus a useful cell model in the study of hyperpigmentation through accentuated melanocyte proliferation and differentiation^1,2 as well as progression of melanocytic neoplasia^3,4.

Storage
Store the growth medium at 4°C in the dark. Shipped overnight on blue ice.

REFERENCES
1. Jimbow, K. et al, J. Invest. Dermatol. 78:108 (1982).
2. lmokawa, G. et al, Arch. Dermatol. Res. 278:352 (1986).
3. Herlyn, M. et al, Lab. Invest. 56:461(1987)
4. Simon, H., Cancer Res. 56:3112 (1996).