This invention relates to a culture medium for high-density serum-free
suspension culture of BHK-21 cells and its application. The culture medium contains
inorganic salts, amino acids, vitamins, energy substances, buffers, antioxidants, sterols, polyamines, additives, and indicators. The antioxidants include
dihydrolipoic acid (DLA) and S-acetyl-L-
glutathione. This invention provides a culture medium with clearly defined components and significant culture effects for serum-free
suspension culture of BHK-21 cells. The added DLA and S-acetyl-L-
glutathione, as a combination of antioxidants in the culture medium, enhance the
antioxidant properties of the serum-free suspension medium while also improving the
cell viability of BHK-21 cells cultured in the medium.