RPMI 1640
RPMI 1640 is an all-purpose media that supports the growth of a wide variety of cells in suspension and grown as monolayers. If properly supplemented with serum, adequate serum replacement, or proper growth factor supplementation, RPMI 1640 has a wide range of applications for mammalian cells, including the culture of fresh human lymphocytes, fusion protocols, growth of hybrid cells and hematopoietic cells.