{"product_id":"xr-human-melanocyte-medium-kit-pma-free","title":"XR Human Melanocyte Medium Kit (PMA-Free)","description":"\u003c!--\nSEO TITLE:\nHuman Melanocyte Growth Medium | PMA-Free Melanocyte Expansion Medium\n\nMETA DESCRIPTION:\nXR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026 MEGS-2 (PMA-free) supports primary human melanocyte culture, melanocyte expansion, pigmentation research and stable long-term melanocyte growth.\n\nRECOMMENDED URL:\n\/products\/human-melanocyte-growth-medium-pma-free\n\nPRIMARY KEYWORDS:\nHuman Melanocyte Growth Medium\nMelanocyte Growth Medium\nPMA-Free Melanocyte Growth Medium\nHuman Melanocyte Culture Medium\nPrimary Human Melanocyte Culture Medium\n\nSECONDARY KEYWORDS:\nMelanocyte Expansion Medium\nPrimary Melanocyte Culture\nHuman Epidermal Melanocyte Culture\nMelanogenesis Research\nPigmentation Research Medium\nMelanocyte Proliferation Medium\nSkin Cell Culture Medium\n--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* 现代专业风全局样式 *\/\n.pdp-container {\n    font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\n    color:#333333;\n    line-height:1.6;\n    max-width:1200px;\n    margin:0 auto;\n    padding:15px;\n}\n\n.pdp-container h2 {\n    font-size:24px;\n    color:#0B3C5D;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #328CC1;\n    padding-bottom:8px;\n    margin-top:40px;\n    margin-bottom:20px;\n    font-weight:600;\n}\n\n.pdp-container h3 {\n    font-size:18px;\n    color:#1D2731;\n    margin-top:30px;\n    margin-bottom:15px;\n    font-weight:600;\n}\n\n.pdp-container p {\n    margin-bottom:16px;\n    font-size:15px;\n    color:#4A4A4A;\n    text-align:justify;\n}\n\n.pdp-container ul {\n    padding-left:20px;\n    margin-bottom:24px;\n}\n\n.pdp-container li {\n    margin-bottom:10px;\n    font-size:15px;\n    color:#4A4A4A;\n    list-style-type:square;\n}\n\n.pdp-table-responsive {\n    width:100%;\n    overflow-x:auto;\n    margin:25px 0;\n    border:1px solid #E0E0E0;\n    border-radius:6px;\n}\n\n.pdp-table {\n    width:100%;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    min-width:600px;\n    background:#FFFFFF;\n}\n\n.pdp-table td {\n    padding:12px 16px;\n    border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\n    font-size:14px;\n}\n\n.pdp-table tr:nth-child(even){\n    background:#F8F9FA;\n}\n\n.pdp-table td strong{\n    color:#0B3C5D;\n}\n\n.pdp-img-container {\n    max-width:600px;\n    margin:24px auto;\n    padding:10px;\n    border:1px solid #EEEEEE;\n    border-radius:8px;\n    background:#FFFFFF;\n    text-align:center;\n}\n\n.pdp-img-container img {\n    max-width:100%;\n    height:auto;\n}\n\n.pdp-container details {\n    background:#F8F9FA;\n    border:1px solid #E0E0E0;\n    border-radius:6px;\n    margin-bottom:12px;\n    padding:14px 18px;\n}\n\n.pdp-container summary {\n    font-weight:600;\n    color:#0B3C5D;\n    cursor:pointer;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================\nDESCRIPTION\n========================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining healthy expansion of primary melanocytes can be challenging during routine cell culture workflows. Researchers working with human melanocyte models often encounter issues including limited proliferation capacity, unstable cell morphology after repeated culture, and unwanted signaling stimulation caused by certain growth-promoting components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026amp; MEGS-2 (PMA-free) is a specialized \u003cstrong\u003ehuman melanocyte growth medium\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for the expansion and maintenance of primary human melanocytes. The optimized formulation provides a supportive culture environment for \u003cstrong\u003eprimary melanocyte culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping researchers establish reliable cell populations for downstream pigmentation and skin biology studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional melanocyte culture systems containing PMA, this \u003cstrong\u003ePMA-free melanocyte growth medium\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to reduce unwanted activation associated with PKC signaling pathways. By replacing PMA stimulation with a more physiological growth-support strategy, XR Melanocyte Expansion Medium helps maintain melanocyte characteristics during long-term culture and functional research workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete system contains 490 mL melanocyte basal medium and 10 mL MEGS-2 melanocyte growth supplement. After supplementation, the medium is ready for use in \u003cstrong\u003ehuman melanocyte culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, expansion studies, and \u003cstrong\u003emelanogenesis research\u003c\/strong\u003e applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- =========================\nSPECIFICATIONS\n========================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pdp-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026amp; MEGS-2 (PMA-free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHuman melanocyte growth and expansion medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXRMEC-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelanocyte Basal Medium (490 mL)\u003cbr\u003eMelanocyte Growth Supplement MEGS-2 (10 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplement Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2% MEGS-2 supplement added to basal medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasal Medium: 7.6–7.8\u003cbr\u003eMEGS-2 Supplement: 7.2–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndotoxin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤0.125 EU\/mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.2 μm filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacteria Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot detected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFungi Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot detected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasal Medium: 4°C\u003cbr\u003eMEGS-2 Supplement: -20°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResearch use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================\nFEATURES\n========================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePMA-free melanocyte culture system\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to minimize unnecessary PKC pathway stimulation associated with traditional melanocyte growth formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimized \u003cstrong\u003ehuman melanocyte expansion medium\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting primary melanocyte proliferation and routine culture workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003eprimary human melanocyte culture\u003c\/strong\u003e from purified melanocyte populations requiring stable expansion conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports long-term melanocyte maintenance while preserving cellular characteristics for downstream functional studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for pigmentation-related research including melanogenesis analysis and skin biology studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete formulation supplied as basal medium and MEGS-2 growth supplement for convenient laboratory preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow endotoxin and sterile filtered formulation supports consistent cell culture performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================\nAPPLICATIONS\n========================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026amp; MEGS-2 (PMA-free) is designed for researchers performing \u003cstrong\u003ehuman melanocyte culture\u003c\/strong\u003e workflows that require consistent expansion performance, stable cell characteristics, and reliable experimental reproducibility. The formulation supports a wide range of applications involving primary melanocyte maintenance, pigmentation biology, and skin-related research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Human Melanocyte Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupports expansion and maintenance of purified primary human melanocytes for laboratory research requiring reliable melanocyte growth conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuman Epidermal Melanocyte Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for researchers studying epidermal melanocyte biology, skin pigmentation mechanisms, and cellular responses in human skin models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelanogenesis Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides a supportive culture environment for investigations of melanin synthesis pathways, pigmentation regulation, and melanocyte functional activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePigmentation Research and Drug Screening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApplicable for evaluating compounds, biological factors, and treatment strategies affecting melanocyte proliferation, pigmentation changes, and melanin production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Biology Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupports in vitro skin cell culture studies involving melanocyte interactions, epidermal biology, and pigmentation-related mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelanocyte Proliferation Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for experiments requiring expanded melanocyte populations for molecular analysis, imaging, staining, and functional characterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Melanocyte Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PMA-free formulation helps researchers maintain melanocyte cultures under conditions designed to reduce unwanted pathway activation during extended culture periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell-Based Skin Research Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan be incorporated into research workflows involving reconstructed skin models, cellular signaling studies, and pigmentation-related investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- =========================\nWORKFLOW SUPPORT\n========================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Culture Workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026amp; MEGS-2 (PMA-free) is supplied as a two-component system to simplify preparation while maintaining formulation consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedium Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore basal melanocyte medium at 4°C and MEGS-2 supplement at -20°C before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw MEGS-2 supplement at 37°C before preparation and add at 2% volume ratio to the basal medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExample preparation: add 10 mL MEGS-2 supplement into 490 mL melanocyte basal medium to prepare complete melanocyte expansion medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCell Culture Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended seeding density: 15,000–20,000 cells\/cm².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium replacement interval: every 24–48 hours according to experimental requirements and cell condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCells can generally be evaluated, collected, or passaged after approximately 48–72 hours depending on growth status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle dissociation methods are recommended to maintain melanocyte viability and morphology during passaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================\nWHY CHOOSE XR\n========================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose XR Melanocyte Expansion Medium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful melanocyte research depends on maintaining a balance between efficient cell expansion and preservation of normal cellular characteristics. Conventional melanocyte culture approaches may rely on strong growth stimulation, which can introduce additional signaling effects and influence experimental interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026amp; MEGS-2 (PMA-free) was developed to address these challenges by providing a specialized \u003cstrong\u003ePMA-free human melanocyte growth medium\u003c\/strong\u003e for primary melanocyte expansion. The formulation avoids PMA-associated PKC pathway stimulation while supporting efficient melanocyte proliferation and functional research applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor laboratories performing \u003cstrong\u003eprimary melanocyte culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, pigmentation studies, or skin biology research, XR provides a consistent and convenient culture solution combining optimized nutrients, sterile filtration, and controlled quality specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages Compared With Conventional PMA-Containing Melanocyte Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pdp-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture Consideration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional PMA-Containing Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXR PMA-Free Melanocyte Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth stimulation strategy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelies on PMA-associated signaling activation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned with PMA-free supplementation strategy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePKC pathway influence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotential pathway activation from PMA stimulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduced PMA-associated signaling interference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResearch applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral melanocyte expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion plus pigmentation and functional studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-term culture suitability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires careful evaluation during extended culture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned for stable melanocyte maintenance workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutine melanocyte culture laboratories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResearchers requiring physiological melanocyte research conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================\nQUALITY INFORMATION\n========================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality and Handling Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026amp; MEGS-2 (PMA-free) is manufactured with controlled quality specifications for research cell culture applications. Each component undergoes filtration and quality testing to support consistent laboratory use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterile filtered through \u0026lt;0.2 μm filtration process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndotoxin level controlled at ≤0.125 EU\/mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacteria and fungi detection: not detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasal medium storage condition: 4°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEGS-2 supplement storage condition: -20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================\nFAQ\n========================= --\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nWhat is XR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026amp; MEGS-2 (PMA-free)?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nXR Melanocyte Expansion Medium \u0026amp; MEGS-2 (PMA-free) is a specialized \u003cstrong\u003ehuman melanocyte growth medium\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for primary human melanocyte expansion, maintenance, and pigmentation-related research. The system includes melanocyte basal medium and MEGS-2 growth supplement for preparation of complete melanocyte culture medium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nWhat type of cells can be cultured with this melanocyte growth medium?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis medium is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eprimary human melanocyte culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, including purified melanocyte populations requiring expansion and maintenance under controlled cell culture conditions. It is suitable for human skin and epidermal melanocyte research workflows.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nWhat is the advantage of using a PMA-free melanocyte culture medium?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPMA is commonly used in some melanocyte culture systems as a growth-promoting component but may activate PKC-related signaling pathways. XR \u003cstrong\u003ePMA-free melanocyte growth medium\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to reduce PMA-associated signaling interference and provide a more suitable environment for long-term melanocyte research.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nIs XR Melanocyte Expansion Medium suitable for primary melanocyte expansion?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nYes. XR Melanocyte Expansion Medium is developed as a \u003cstrong\u003eprimary melanocyte expansion medium\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting melanocyte proliferation, routine maintenance, and preparation of expanded cell populations for downstream experiments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nCan this medium be used for melanogenesis research?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nYes. XR Melanocyte Expansion Medium supports applications involving \u003cstrong\u003emelanogenesis research\u003c\/strong\u003e, including studies of melanin production, pigmentation regulation, melanocyte function, and cellular responses related to pigmentation pathways.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nIs this product suitable for pigmentation research and cosmetic research applications?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nYes. The medium is suitable for research workflows involving \u003cstrong\u003epigmentation research\u003c\/strong\u003e, including evaluation of compounds, biological factors, or treatments affecting melanocyte proliferation and pigmentation-related processes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nWhat are the components of the XR melanocyte culture medium system?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe complete system contains 490 mL melanocyte basal medium and 10 mL MEGS-2 melanocyte growth supplement. The supplement is added at 2% volume ratio before use to prepare complete melanocyte expansion medium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nHow should XR Melanocyte Expansion Medium be prepared?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMEGS-2 supplement should be thawed before use and added to the basal medium at a 2% ratio. For example, 10 mL MEGS-2 supplement is added to 490 mL basal medium to prepare complete culture medium.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003e\nWhat are the recommended storage conditions for this melanocyte culture medium?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe melanocyte basal medium should be stored at 4°C, while the MEGS-2 supplement should be stored at -20°C. 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