Minimizes toxic ammonia build-up Unlike L-Glutamine, GlutaMAX™ supplement does not spontaneously break down to form ammonia. Instead, cells cleave the dipeptide bond to release L-Glutamine as needed. This system prevents waste build-up and maintains a fresh supply of L-Glutamine during long-term culture.
Improves cell viability and growth Cultures with lower levels of ammonia show improved cell viability. In addition, culture conditions are more controlled due to the consistent concentration of GlutaMAX™ supplement that is not possible with L-Glutamine.1
Remains stable across a wide range of temperatures GlutaMAX™ supplement is room-temperature stable and ready to use. GlutaMAX™ supplement retains full functionality for 24 months at room temperature, 2 to 8°C, or -5 to -20°C for convenient storage and handling. GlutaMAX™ supplement is even stable at 37°C for a week or more.1
Product Intended Use Forin vitrodiagnostic use. CAUTION: Not for human or animal therapeutic use. Uses other than the intended use may be a violation of local law.
cGMP Manufacturing and Quality System GlutaMAX™ supplement is manufactured at a cGMP compliant facility, located in Grand Island, New York. The facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards. For supply chain continuity, Life Technologies offers a comparable Gibco® GlutaMAX™ supplement made in our Scotland facility (35050-038). This facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to the ISO 13485 standard.
1Gibco® GlutaMAX™ Supplement Media brochure, 2003.