{"id":59057,"date":"2023-07-20T18:03:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T18:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purmabiologics.com\/blog\/?post_type=product&#038;p=59057"},"modified":"2026-08-17T14:57:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T20:57:58","slug":"hybridoma-cryoprotective-media-hcm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/purmabiologics.com\/blog\/product\/hybridoma-cryoprotective-media-hcm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hybridoma Cryoprotective Media (HCM); DMSO Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Background<\/h2>\n<p>PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> Hybridoma Cryoprotective Media (HCM); DMSO Free is an excellent choice for cryopreservation of hybridoma cell lines. We strongly recommend applying DMSO free cryoprotective media only for cell lines with sensitivity to DMSO. \u00a0PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> HCM has great performance in preservation of fused myeloma and CHO cells (producing antibodies) as well as humanized Hybridomas. It contains a proprietary combination for the best hybridoma cryopreservation, survival, and recovery after thawing.<\/p>\n<h2>DMSO benefits cryoprotection and cryoprotective agent in several ways<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Provides strong molecular stability.<\/li>\n<li>Besides, facilitates a high non-conductor constant.<\/li>\n<li>It contains the basic properties, salts solubility particularly for anions. Additionally contains a propensity to act as the acceptor atom in hydrogen bonding.<\/li>\n<li>Especially, \u00a0DMSO makes a \u00a0hydrogen bond with water which is 30% stronger than between two water molecules.<\/li>\n<li>The proprietary formulation of PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> Mammalian Cryoprotective Media (MCM) allows the MCM to get inside the cells instantly and lower cell death because of penetration\/freezing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Although, DMSO with the penetrating ability, is a strong cryoprotective agent, there is however some limitations and disadvantages. For more details about the beneficial role of DMSO, \u00a0please see our other cryoprotective media with DMSO, such as:<\/p>\n<h2>limitations and disadvantages of DMSO<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Basically, it has a broad toxicity.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, it modifies the expression of cells such an NK and T cells<\/li>\n<li>It alters the mRNA level of the <em>de novo<\/em> DNA methyltransferase DNMT3A. This, therefore, is accompanied by hyper- or hypo-methylation of many genetic loci.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, it causes difficulties in scaling up DMSO-based cryoprotectants.<\/li>\n<li>It damages the mitochondria in certain cell culture models such as astrocytes.<\/li>\n<li>It negatively impacts cellular membrane\/cytoskeleton structure integrity by interacting with proteins and dehydrating lipids.<\/li>\n<li>Besides, it induces unwanted stem cell differentiation.<\/li>\n<li>Affects cellular epigenetic profile resulting in undesirable phenotypic disturbances. That is basically because of repeated usage of DMSO even at sub-toxic levels.<\/li>\n<li>Afterwards, it is necessary to remove DMSO by intensive washing. That in turn results in cell sensitivity to osmotic\/mechanical stresses occurring. This is a costly and time-consuming process during freezing and thawing, and moreover leads to a significant loss of cell number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>PurMa<sup>TM <\/sup>Hybridoma Cryoprotective Media (HCM); DMSO Free provides high post-thaw cell viability. Besides, it preserves morphology, proliferation as well as \u00a0the differentiation potentials of hybridoma cells.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59213 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/purmabiologics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hybridoma-DMSO-Free-cry.-media.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Hybridoma Cryoprotective Media (HCM); DMSO Free Testing Table\" width=\"752\" height=\"436\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Special Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ready-to-Use medium.<\/li>\n<li>It does not contain DMSO or any other penetrating agents.<\/li>\n<li>Each Lot of PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> HCM goes through pathogens and sterility evaluations.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, we perform the following survival tests on each Lot of PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> HCM: \u00a0Survival test (by Trypan Blue method), viability &amp; performance evaluation (by MTT Test), and finally, \u00a0for the rate of recovery by Alamar Blue test.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> HCM has been designed for the lowest cell loss during freezing and thawing.<\/li>\n<li>PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> HCM yields highest cell recovery, 64% survival and recovery rate after long term cryopreservation.<\/li>\n<li>PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> HCM gives faster recovery which results in less exposure to the toxins from the non-recovering cells.<\/li>\n<li>Preserves morphological appearance as the main recovery factor for cells.<\/li>\n<li>Tested for pH, osmolality, sterility, and endotoxin.<\/li>\n<li>PurMa<sup>TM<\/sup> HCM has been tested successfully for several antibody making cell lines including fused NS1 and CHO cells.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for clinical applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Guideline<\/h2>\n<p>for PurMa Biologics guideline for cryoprotection, click here as well as in corresponding tab: <a href=\"https:\/\/purmabiologics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PurMaBiologics-Guideline-for-Cryoprotective-Cell-Type-Selection.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">PurMa\u2122 Guideline for Cryoprotecting various cell lines<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/49357\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Differentiation of erythroleukemic cells in vitro: irreversible induction by dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). <\/a><\/span>Preisler et al. 1975 Jun;85(3):537-46. doi: 10.1002\/jcp.1040850305.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34654640\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dimethyl sulfoxide-free cryopreservation solutions for hematopoietic stem cell grafts. <\/a><\/span>Kaushal et al. 2022 Mar;24(3):272-281. doi: 10.1016\/j.jcyt.2021.09.002. 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