Name: XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1 Human Melanocyte Growth Medium
Brand: XR
SKU: XRMEC-500

Description

Obtaining and maintaining healthy primary human melanocytes can be challenging during skin biology research workflows. Researchers often encounter difficulties including slow cell attachment after isolation, contamination from rapidly growing keratinocytes, unstable melanocyte morphology, and reduced pigmentation-related characteristics during extended culture.

XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1 is a specialized human melanocyte growth medium designed for primary melanocyte isolation, selective expansion, and maintenance of normal human melanocyte characteristics. The optimized formulation provides a supportive environment for human epidermal melanocyte culture while helping researchers establish consistent and reproducible in vitro skin cell culture workflows.

This melanocyte culture medium contains a dedicated basal medium and MEGS-1 growth supplement system. The supplement formulation includes key functional components such as PMA, bFGF, insulin, and hydrocortisone to support melanocyte growth, promote characteristic dendritic morphology, and maintain pigmentation-associated biological features.

XR Melanocyte Growth Medium is designed for laboratories performing primary human melanocyte culture, pigmentation research, melanogenesis studies, and skin biology applications requiring reliable melanocyte expansion conditions.

Specifications

Product Name	XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1
Product Type	Human Melanocyte Growth Medium
SKU	XRMEC-500
Components	490 mL Melanocyte Basal Medium 10 mL MEGS-1 Growth Supplement
Recommended Mixing Ratio	2% MEGS-1 supplement 10 mL supplement + 490 mL basal medium
pH	Basal Medium: 7.6–7.8 MEGS-1: 7.2–7.5
Filtration	<0.2 μm filtration
Endotoxin	≤0.125 EU/mL
Bacteria Detection	Not detected
Fungi Detection	Not detected
Storage	Basal Medium: 4°C MEGS-1 Supplement: -20°C
Shelf Life	12 months
Application	Primary human melanocyte culture, melanocyte expansion, pigmentation research
Research Use	For research use only

Features

Optimized human melanocyte culture medium designed for primary melanocyte isolation and expansion workflows.
Supports primary human melanocyte culture with a specialized nutrient environment for stable cell growth.
MEGS-1 supplement contains PMA to help reduce keratinocyte overgrowth and improve melanocyte enrichment during culture.
Promotes characteristic melanocyte dendritic morphology for easier microscopic identification and evaluation.
Supports pigmentation-related research through maintenance of melanocyte functional characteristics.
Contains growth-supporting components including bFGF, insulin, and hydrocortisone for improved primary cell maintenance.
Ready-to-use basal medium and supplement combination reduces preparation complexity and improves workflow consistency.
Suitable for human skin cell culture and melanogenesis research applications.

Research Support

Successful primary melanocyte culture requires more than basic nutrient supplementation. Maintaining appropriate morphology, pigmentation-associated characteristics, and selective growth conditions is essential for researchers studying skin biology, pigmentation pathways, and melanocyte function.

XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1 provides a specialized culture environment designed to support primary human melanocyte growth while helping researchers overcome common challenges associated with skin-derived cell culture, including unwanted keratinocyte expansion and inconsistent melanocyte morphology.

Melanocyte Morphology Observation

Primary melanocytes cultured with XR Melanocyte Growth Medium exhibit characteristic dendritic morphology, allowing researchers to visually identify melanocyte-like cells during culture observation and downstream analysis.

Selective Melanocyte Expansion Support

During primary skin cell isolation, keratinocyte overgrowth may interfere with melanocyte expansion and downstream characterization. The MEGS-1 supplement system contains PMA-based functional support designed to favor melanocyte growth conditions and reduce interference from rapidly proliferating epidermal cell populations.

Applications

XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1 is designed for researchers requiring reliable human melanocyte culture conditions in skin biology and pigmentation-related studies. The formulation supports workflows involving primary melanocyte isolation, expansion, functional characterization, and in vitro pigmentation research.

Primary Human Melanocyte Culture
Supports isolation and expansion of normal human melanocytes from skin-derived sources.
Human Epidermal Melanocyte Expansion
Provides a specialized environment for human epidermal melanocyte growth and maintenance.
Melanocyte Isolation and Purification Research
Suitable for studies requiring enrichment and characterization of melanocyte populations after tissue isolation.
Pigmentation Biology Research
Used in studies investigating melanin production, pigment regulation, and melanocyte functional activity.
Melanogenesis Research
Supports experimental workflows analyzing pigmentation pathways and melanocyte responses.
MITF and Tyrosinase-Related Studies
Applicable for research involving melanocyte differentiation markers and pigmentation-associated gene expression analysis.
Skin Biology and Dermatology Research
Suitable for in vitro skin cell culture models and epidermal biology investigations.
Cosmetic Science and Pigmentation Studies
Supports laboratory research evaluating mechanisms involved in skin pigmentation regulation.
Cell-Based Assay Development
Provides a consistent melanocyte culture platform for screening and biological evaluation studies.

Melanocyte Culture Workflow Support

Primary melanocyte experiments often require careful control of cell attachment, growth balance, and phenotype maintenance. XR Melanocyte Growth Medium provides a standardized basal medium and supplement combination that simplifies culture preparation while supporting reproducible melanocyte expansion workflows.

Step 1: Medium Preparation	Combine 490 mL XR Melanocyte Basal Medium with 10 mL MEGS-1 supplement to prepare complete melanocyte culture medium.
Step 2: Cell Seeding	Recommended melanocyte seeding density: 15,000–20,000 cells/cm².
Step 3: Culture Maintenance	Replace medium every 24–48 hours according to experimental requirements.
Step 4: Cell Collection	Cells can typically be collected or passaged after 72–96 hours depending on culture conditions.

Why Choose XR Melanocyte Growth Medium?

Primary melanocyte culture requires a balance between promoting melanocyte growth and maintaining cell characteristics. Conventional general-purpose cell culture media may not provide sufficient support for selective melanocyte expansion or pigmentation-related research applications.

XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1 is developed specifically for human melanocyte culture workflows. The combination of specialized basal medium and MEGS-1 supplement provides researchers with a convenient solution for primary melanocyte expansion, morphology observation, and skin pigmentation research.

Dedicated melanocyte-focused formulation rather than general skin cell culture media.
Supports primary human melanocyte workflows from isolation to expansion.
Helps maintain melanocyte morphology and pigmentation characteristics during culture.
Reduces culture complexity with pre-formulated basal medium and supplement system.
Designed for reproducible research workflows in pigmentation and skin biology studies.

FAQ

What is XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1 used for?

XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1 is a specialized human melanocyte growth medium designed for primary human melanocyte isolation, expansion, maintenance, and pigmentation-related research applications. It provides a dedicated culture environment for researchers working with human epidermal melanocytes and skin biology models.

Is XR Melanocyte Growth Medium suitable for primary human melanocyte culture?

Yes. XR Melanocyte Growth Medium is specifically developed for primary human melanocyte culture workflows, supporting melanocyte attachment, expansion, and maintenance of characteristic cellular morphology.

What cells can be cultured with this melanocyte culture medium?

This medium is designed for normal human melanocyte culture, including primary epidermal melanocytes isolated from human skin sources. It is intended for research use involving melanocyte biology and pigmentation studies.

What is the role of MEGS-1 supplement in melanocyte culture?

MEGS-1 is a specialized growth supplement used with XR Melanocyte Basal Medium. It contains functional components including PMA, bFGF, insulin, and hydrocortisone to support melanocyte growth, morphology maintenance, and pigmentation-related characteristics.

How does XR Melanocyte Medium help reduce keratinocyte contamination?

During primary skin cell isolation, keratinocytes may grow faster than melanocytes and interfere with culture purity. The MEGS-1 supplement contains PMA, which helps create selective culture conditions that favor melanocyte growth and reduce unwanted keratinocyte expansion.

Does this medium support melanogenesis research?

Yes. XR Melanocyte Basal Medium & MEGS-1 is suitable for melanogenesis research, pigmentation pathway studies, and evaluation of melanocyte-associated biological characteristics, including studies involving pigmentation-related markers such as MITF and tyrosinase.

What is the recommended seeding density for human melanocyte culture?

The recommended seeding density is approximately 15,000–20,000 cells/cm². Culture conditions may be optimized according to the specific melanocyte source and experimental design.

How should XR Melanocyte Basal Medium and MEGS-1 supplement be prepared?

Before use, thaw MEGS-1 supplement at 37°C and add it to the basal medium at a 2% ratio. A typical preparation combines 10 mL MEGS-1 supplement with 490 mL basal medium to prepare complete melanocyte culture medium.

How should XR Melanocyte Culture Medium be stored?

XR Melanocyte Basal Medium should be stored at 4°C, while the MEGS-1 growth supplement should be stored at -20°C. The recommended shelf life is 12 months under appropriate storage conditions.

Can XR Melanocyte Growth Medium be used for skin biology research?

Yes. This human melanocyte culture medium is suitable for skin biology research, epidermal cell studies, pigmentation mechanism investigation, cosmetic science research, and other in vitro melanocyte-based applications.

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