YEX™ offers a humane and cost-effective alternative to fetal bovine serum (FBS) and serum-free media (SFM) through its proprietary cell culture media supplements, developed by scientists for scientists. This solution enhances the cultivation of biologics and sustainable meat products while reducing reliance on animal-derived components, promoting both scientific advancement and environmental sustainability.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Fetal bovine serum (FBS) and serum-free media (SFM), commonly used in cell culture, present challenges due to ethical concerns surrounding animal welfare, batch-to-batch variability, and potential contamination risks. These limitations can hinder the consistency and reliability of cell-based research and production processes.
Solution
YEX™ provides cell culture media supplements as a humane and cost-effective alternative to FBS and SFM. These supplements are designed to enhance the cultivation of biologics and sustainable meat products by reducing or eliminating the reliance on animal-derived components. By offering a consistent and ethically sourced solution, YEX™ aims to improve the reproducibility and scalability of cell culture applications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes biotechnology companies and cellular agriculture researchers involved in the development and production of biologics and sustainable meat products.
Features
- Proprietary formulation designed to replace or supplement FBS and SFM in cell culture.
- Supports the growth and differentiation of various cell types used in biologics production.
- Enhances the efficiency and yield of cell-based meat cultivation.
- Reduces the risk of contamination associated with animal-derived products.
- Promotes ethical and sustainable practices in cell culture research and manufacturing.