Culturon and Qkine: Bridging Technologies to Transform Cell Culture Surfaces
At Culturon, we believe that the most profound scientific breakthroughs emerge when vision and expertise converge. That’s why we are excited to announce our partnership with Qkine, a Cambridge, UK-based leader in the production of high-purity, bioactive growth factors and cytokines. Together, we are embarking on a journey to redefine the possibilities in cell culture and regenerative medicine.
A Shared Vision for Innovation
For months, Culturon and Qkine have been working closely to unite our respective strengths into a groundbreaking collaboration. At the core of our partnership is a shared commitment to empowering scientists with tools that are not only innovative but rigorously tested and of the highest quality. By combining Culturon’s plasma-activated surface technology with Qkine’s precision-engineered proteins, we are setting a new standard in reproducibility, performance, and accessibility for life science researchers worldwide.
Our collaboration is more than just a meeting of technologies; it is a synthesis of purpose. Both companies are driven by the desire to solve long-standing challenges in the research community, delivering solutions that unlock possibilities previously deemed unattainable. With this partnership, we are creating products that offer unparalleled control over the cell culture microenvironment—a critical factor in advancing stem cell research, drug discovery, tissue engineering, and bioassay development.
Launching Off-the-Shelf Plate-Based Products in 2025
A key milestone in our collaboration will be the launch of off-the-shelf plate-based products in early 2025. These products are designed to bridge the gap between convenience and performance, delivering ready-to-use solutions that eliminate the need for manual preparation while maintaining exceptional quality. Researchers will have access to:
Plasma-treated plates engineered for covalent attachment of proteins and biomolecules.
Off-the-shelf products incorporating Qkine’s high-purity ECM components and growth factors, such as vitronectin and GAGs.
By seamlessly integrating Qkine’s bioactive proteins with our plasma-activated surfaces, we aim to empower scientists with tools that enhance reproducibility and open new pathways for discovery.
The Synergy Between Culturon and Qkine
Culturon’s Technology: Our plasma-activated coating process represents a step change in cell culture technology, transforming standard lab plastics into high-performance surfaces. This innovation allows for the covalent attachment of biomolecules, enabling unparalleled consistency and functionality for researchers.
Qkine’s Expertise: With a reputation for precision and quality, Qkine produces high-purity proteins optimised for reproducibility and scalability. Their ECM components and growth factors are critical for supporting advanced stem cell systems and other sensitive applications.
Together, our technologies form a powerful synergy. By pairing the precision of Qkine’s proteins with the advanced engineering of Culturon’s plates, we are creating a new benchmark for reliability and performance in the lab.
Built on Rigour, Backed by Science
Every product developed through this partnership will be backed by rigorous science. Our teams are deeply committed to ensuring that each plate meets the highest standards of quality, from material selection to final performance testing. We understand that researchers depend on reliable, consistent tools to achieve breakthrough results, and we take that responsibility seriously.
A Partnership for the Future
This collaboration marks a bold step forward for both companies, but more importantly, for the researchers we serve. By delivering products that combine the best of both worlds—cutting-edge plasma technology and precision bioactive proteins—we are equipping scientists with tools that elevate their work to new heights.
As we look toward 2025, we are excited to bring these transformative solutions to the global market. Together, Culturon and Qkine are bridging technologies across continents, ensuring that the future of cell culture is one of innovation, reproducibility, and boundless possibility.
You can find out more about Qkine here: https://qkine.com/
Stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey.
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