Webinar: Advancements in Edible Microcarrier Technologies for Scaling Cultured Meat
Different morphologies of HEK293T cells in various types of culture dishes
Human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK293) cells are widely utilised in research and bioprocessing industries, yet scaling up their growth poses significant challenges. Check out the 2020 study by Iuchi et al., published in Cytotechnology, which delves into the various morphologies of human embryonic kidney 293T cells in [...]
Smart MCs and University of Sydney Establish Collaboration on Stem Cell Production Project!
In a significant leap towards advancing stem cell research and biotechnology, Smart MCs PTY LTD is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Associate Professor Khoon Lim on a groundbreaking project, "Designing Biofunctional Microcarriers for Stem Cell Expansion." This initiative has successfully secured seed funding from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Engineering Seed Funding [...]
Microcarrier Innovations for Large-Scale MSCs Expansion
Microcarrier Innovations: Paving the Way for Large-Scale Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Expansion A recent review published in the Journal of Trends in Biotechnology highlights the critical advancements and challenges in the field of mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) expansion through microcarrier technology (Read More - DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2024.01.001). With advancements in cellular therapy, the crucial need for [...]
Efficient SARS-CoV-2 VSV Vaccine Production in Stirred-Tank Bioreactors
Publication Title: "High-Titer Manufacturing of SARS-CoV-2 Spike-Pseudotyped VSV in Stirred-Tank Bioreactors: A Leap in Vaccine Production Technology". DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101189 In a significant advancement for vaccine production technology, a recent article published in the journal of Methods & Clinical Development (Cell Press) has outlined the efficacy of microcarrier systems in stirred-tank bioreactors for the production of [...]
AAV Production Using Microcarriers Shows Higher Viral Production Yield than Suspension Culture
Production of recombinant adeno-associated virus vectors using microcarrier culture of HEK293T cells The study conducted by Yongfa Lan, HaiRui Yang, and QingRui You from Obio Technology, commissioned by Cytiva, presents a comprehensive comparison of producing adeno-associated virus (AAV) using different cell culture methods, specifically focusing on the use of microcarriers versus traditional flask culture [...]
Prof. Steve Oh’s Guide: Mastering Cell Therapy Development
Dive into the world of cell therapy development and manufacturing with the latest episode of Smart Biotech Scientist Podcast with our very own Prof. Steve Oh: This week, David was joined by Steve Oh, Scientific Advisor and ex-A*STAR Professor, who brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive experience in biotechnology. Steve will offer [...]
Happy New Year from Smart MCs Team
As we welcome 2024, we can't help but reflect on the incredible year that was 2023. It was a year marked by significant achievements and milestones for Smart MCs, and we are filled with gratitude for your supports. This past year, Smart MCs had the privilege of serving dozens of customers, each with their [...]
Economic Benefits of Microcarrier Technology in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Production
RoosterBio Inc. has published findings that herald a new era in the biomanufacturing of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). The study focuses on the implementation of microcarrier technology, which has been shown to significantly reduce the costs associated with MSC production. The white paper released by RoosterBio delves into the scalability of MSC cultivation using [...]
Large-scale microcarrier culture of HEK293T cells and Vero cells in single-use bioreactors
Source of Images and article: 10.1186/s13568-019-0794-5 A Study Shows Better Way to Make HEK Cells at large-scale for Gene Therapy and vaccine production Researchers, including Yang and others, have shared a new method that could make it easier to produce important cells used in gene therapy and viral [...]