McCoy’s 5A Medium

McCoy’s 5A Medium is a cell culture medium. It is designed for the in vitro cultivation of various mammalian cell lines, particularly those derived from human and monkey tissues. McCoy’s 5A Medium contains a balanced mixture of amino acids, vitamins, inorganic salts, and glucose, providing essential nutrients to support cell growth and maintenance. This medium is commonly used in biomedical research, virology, and vaccine development for the propagation of viruses, including herpes simplex virus and adenovirus, as well as for the production of monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins.