Biomaterials
3D Bioprinting involves making polymer-based scaffolds with cells included. These biomaterials have the ability to mimic the cell's natural environment (ECM) by carefully controlling their viscosity and mechanical properties.
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Bioinks are materials engineered to mimic a specific cell ECM, and is part of the solution that provides Cell-Compatible Scaffolds. These scaffolds are usually temporary to nurture living cells.
Why BUY biomaterials when
you can MAKE them?
Frequently cited biomaterials have already been well studied and found suitable for various cell cultures. So even if you could make these yourself from literature, SHOULD you?
Research Impact
Creating new admixtures of various compositions are impactful only when studying the biology - not reinventing the wheel on creating the material itself. So get to the interesting topic already!
Value for Time
Each of our materials took 3-6 months to characterise and standardize on our Bioprinters. You're welcome to repeat the same, but that time is better deployed to achieve the grant or publication deadline with meaningful data.
Data Replication
The data for biomaterials is only as reproducible as the process of making the material. How sure are you of the next person in the lab repeating the steps of your well-characterized efforts in an exactly manner?
Our Materials
Start your journey in 3D cell cultures with Avay's standardized and sterilized biomaterial range
Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA)
Made from a choice of porcine or bovine gelatin, obtain strong print scaffolds capable of supporting liver and bone cells
Fig: Osteoblast Growth demonstrated on the 3D scaffold surface
Sodium Alginate
Widely used because of easy handling, strong builds and high porosity allowing cell penetration
Fig: Demonstration of strong gelling and composition of alginate to print circular void for blood vessels
Collagen Type I
Made from a choice of fish or bovine source, perfect for cell cultures of skin, liver and non-regenerative cartilage regeneration (knee meniscus, nose and ear pinna)
