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Growth factor quality, versatility, choice

We are the only company that provides both conventional growth factors as well as formulated PODS® depot sustained-release growth factors. 

Why is formulation important? Growth factors are released by cells in a constant stream at just the right level to support cellular function. Tissue development and homeostasis rely on this. 

PODS® mimic this process by providing a constant stream of growth factors to support your cells. Learn more here

 

 

 

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Meat too: Frankenfood or future food?

Meat too: Frankenfood or future food?

Using bioreactors to generate seafood or meat is horrific or exciting, depending on your point of view. As with genetically modified food, attitudes differ markedly between countries.

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Fatal attraction: chemokine therapeutics

Fatal attraction: chemokine therapeutics

Chemokines are promising modalities in the treatment of disease. These small signaling proteins, primarily known for their role in directing the movement of immune cells, are now being explored for their therapeutic potential in a range of conditions, from cancer to chronic inflammatory diseases.

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Using depot formulation for chemotaxis studies

Using depot formulation for chemotaxis studies

Creating a chemokine or growth factor concentration gradient is a crucial lab technique for studying cell migration, particularly in neuroscience, immunology and cancer research. Sustained release growth factors can simplify chemotaxis studies.

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Why researchers are choosing PeptiGel over RADA16

Why researchers are choosing PeptiGel over RADA16

RADA16, the pioneer in the field of self-assembling peptide hydrogels, is inflexible (figuratively at least) and can be difficult to use. PeptiGel is winning out with clever refinement, bespoke formulation and a ready-to-use format.

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Understanding the collagen GFOGER motif

Understanding the collagen GFOGER motif

GFOGER is a collagen sequence that primarily binds to specific integrins which not only anchor cells to the matrix but also influence cell behaviour, such as proliferation, migration, and differentiation.

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How do growth factors cause cell differentiation?

How do growth factors cause cell differentiation?

As well as causing the proliferation of cells, growth factors can promote differentiation and even the death of cells. For example, the differentiation of neuronal progenitor cells to functional neuronal cells is regulated by so-called neurotrophic growth factors. As with the proliferative growth factors, neurotrophic growth factors initiate a complex cascade of events by binding to receptor proteins that span the cell surface:

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