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Organ-specific, serum-free media kits for complete, validated, ready-to-use 3D culture workflows.
abm’s Spheroid & Organoid Medium Kits are a family of organ-specific, serum-free media validated and ready to use. Three distinct kits support applications spanning bronchial epithelial organoids, breast cancer tumoroids, and brain tumour spheroids, with performance-tested lots and confirmed spheroid / organoid formation data.
Why abm Spheroid & Organoid Medium Kits?
Serum-free & chemically defined
Eliminates batch-to-batch variability inherent to serum-containing formulations for reproducible results from experiment to experiment.
Xeno-free compatible
No animal-derived serum components in the formulation, helping reduce biological noise and support translational model development.
Matched cell line system
Designed and validated alongside abm’s own immortalized cell lines to help streamline model setup.
Performance-tested per lot
Every lot is validated for spheroid / organoid formation before release.
From 2D to 3D in 5 easy steps
Move from conventional 2D cell culture to organ-specific 3D spheroid and organoid workflows using a simple, ready-to-use medium kit format.
Product Portfolio
Select from three organ-specific medium kits developed for validated spheroid and organoid formation workflows.
Bronchial Epithelial Organoid Medium Kit
CK7 positive bronchial epithelial organoids generated with TM601Optimized for bronchial and tracheal epithelial cells, including COPD models. Organoids express functional lung markers P63, Cytokeratin 7, and Cytokeratin 20, confirming epithelial lineage in 3D culture.
Breast Cancer Organoid Medium Kit
Brain Tumor Organoid Medium Kit
Nestin strong-positive brain organoids generated with TM603Serum-free medium supporting glioblastoma, astrocytoma, and neuroblastoma spheroid formation. U251N cells form well-defined spheroids by Day 3 and compact aggregates by Day 7, with Nestin strong-positive staining confirmed.
Validation Data – Marker Confirmation and 3DCelMatrix™ / SpheroWell™ Comparisons
Representative validation images show lineage and marker confirmation across abm’s Spheroid & Organoid Medium Kit portfolio. Side-by-side brightfield comparisons show each medium against a leading competitor in both 3DCelMatrix™ domes and SpheroWell™ 96-well plates.
T8020 • SUNE2 (NPC) cells
abm TM601
Competitor medium
abm TM601
Competitor mediumRepresentative brightfield images compare TM601 and a leading competitor in both 3DCelMatrix™ and SpheroWell™ workflows.
T7015 • SUM159PT (TNBC) cells
abm TM602
Competitor medium
abm TM602
Competitor mediumRepresentative brightfield images compare TM602 and a leading competitor using SUM159PT triple-negative breast cancer cells.
T8242 • U251N cells
abm TM603
Competitor medium
abm TM603
Competitor mediumRepresentative brightfield images compare TM603 and a leading competitor across both culture formats.
Ordering Information
Ready to order. All Spheroid & Organoid Medium Kits, bundles, and support products are available now.
| Cat. No. | Product Name |
|---|---|
| TM601 | Bronchial Epithelial Organoid Medium Kit |
| TM601-TM076 | Bronchial Epithelial Organoid Medium Kit and 3DCelMatrix™ Bundle |
| TM602 | Breast Cancer Organoid Medium Kit |
| TM602-TM076 | Breast Cancer Organoid Medium Kit and 3DCelMatrix™ Bundle |
| TM603 | Brain Tumor Organoid Medium Kit |
| TM603-TM076 | Brain Tumor Organoid Medium Kit and 3DCelMatrix™ Bundle |
| TM076 | 3DCelMatrix™ |
| G7540 | SpheroWell™ 96 Well Plate |
| G7541 | SpheroWell™ 6 Well Plate |
| G7542 | SpheroWell™ 10 cm Plate |
| G7543 | SpheroWell™ T75 Flask |
| TM078 | CryoGuard™ Freezing Media |
abm Validated Cell Companion Products
View the validated cell companion products, then filter them by spheroid or organoid system.
Showing all 6 companion products.
| Cat. No. | Product Name | System | Validation Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| T8020 | SUNE2 (NPC) Cells | Bronchial Epithelial Organoids | New 3DCelMatrix and SpheroWell comparison data |
| T9172 | HCC827 (NSCLC adenocarcinoma) Cells | Bronchial Epithelial Organoids | Formation data available |
| T7015 | SUM159PT (TNBC) Cells | Breast Cancer Organoids | New 3DCelMatrix and SpheroWell comparison data |
| T8242 | U251N Cells | Brain Cancer Organoids | New comparison data; IHC data available |
| T1157 | U251 Cells | Brain Cancer Organoids | No IHC data |
| T8408 | SH-SY5Y Cells | Brain Cancer Organoids | No IHC data |
FAQ
What is the difference between a spheroid and an organoid?
Spheroids and organoids are both 3D cell culture systems, but they differ significantly in complexity and biological relevance.
Spheroids are relatively simple 3D aggregates of cells, typically one or a few cell types that self-assemble into a sphere-like structure. They are valued for their 3D microenvironment, including oxygen and nutrient gradients, cell-cell contact, and ECM interactions compared to 2D monolayers. Common examples include tumour spheroids used in oncology drug screening.
Organoids are more complex, self-organizing 3D structures derived from stem cells, either pluripotent or adult tissue-resident, that recapitulate the architecture, cell-type diversity, and functional properties of a real organ or tissue.
Additional Research Support
To further support 3D biology and organoid researchers, abm also provides gene tools and cell engineering services to help advance pathway discovery, model development, disease modelling, and screening workflows.
The abm Difference
More than a supplier, abm is your research partner — delivering trusted quality, rapid access, and expert support from project start to publication.
Ship-Ready Inventory
Our in-stock collection is prepared for fast fulfilment, helping you reduce downtime and move from planning to benchwork without unnecessary delays.
Scientist-to-Scientist Support
Our PhD-level team works with you directly to help identify the right model, recommend culture conditions, and support more complex study design questions.
Complete Documentation
Each order includes essential documentation such as CoA, passage history, culture guidance, and mycoplasma test reports for streamlined lab integration.
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