Bioreactors and Microtissue Engineering Technologies
As the focus shifts toward personalized medicine and biologics, Bioreactors and Organ-on-a-Chip technologies have become indispensable. These tools simulate the environment of the human body to grow cells, tissues, or even miniature organs.
Automated Fermenters: These systems precisely control pH, oxygen, and nutrients to optimize the production of monoclonal antibodies and vaccines in large-scale tanks.
Organoids: 3D cell cultures that mimic the structure and function of organs (like the "mini-brain" or "mini-liver") are used to test drug toxicity before moving to human trials.
Perfusion Systems: These tools provide a constant flow of nutrients to tissues, allowing for the growth of larger, more complex biological structures than traditional "static" cell culture plates.