I have ordered A375 melanoma cell lines and the ATCC website recommended using DMEM+10% FBS. I was wondering if the cells can be grown in RPMI 1640+10% FBS as I am using it for some other cell lines.
RPMI 1640, based on the 5A Medium (developed by McCoy et al. 1959) and modified for the long-term culture of peripheral blood lymphocytes, is characterized by low levels of calcium and magnesium and high levels of phosphate. Multiple media were developed on the path to this medium (e.g., RPMI 1629, 1630, and 1634). It is widely used as a medium for suspension cultures; for example, of white blood cells, lymphocytes, and hybridomas. Please refer to the article below for more details.
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I would recommend the use of DMEM+10% FBS for A375 melanoma cell line as mentioned in the ATCC website.