Sodium Pyruvate can be added to cell culture media as an additional, easily accessible carbohydrate source in cultivation of cells. Especially for rapidly growing cells, such as tumor cells, additional sodium pyruvate can be added to the growth medium.

This solution is prepared in cell culture grade water. The final concentration of sodium pyruvate used in most cell culture medium is 1 mM.

Applications

  • Additive for media
  • Additional energy source for cells
  • For strong growing cells