{"id":12430,"date":"2025-08-28T12:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/?p=12430"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:08:03","slug":"animal-free-cell-culture-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/animal-free-cell-culture-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal-Free Cell Culture Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Staying up-to-date with advancements in sustainable, accurate and reproducible practices is essential in today\u2019s scientific community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One key area gaining significant traction is the use of animal-free cell culture methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By eliminating animal-derived components, you can enhance consistency, reduce contamination risks, and align with both regulatory and sustainability goals, all without compromising your cell growth or viability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we understand that changing from tried-and-true methods can be daunting. At <strong>Caltag<\/strong>, we offer a range of <strong>animal-free cell culture tools<\/strong> from trusted suppliers to support your research. Read on to learn more and gain knowledge to make the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/index.php?group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=All&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=animal-free%20cell%20culture\" style=\"color:#fbc100;background-color:#21318f\"><strong>See all Animal-Free Cell Culture Products<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matrices &amp; Scaffolds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/metatissue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Metatissue_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12434\" style=\"width:250px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Metatissue_Logo.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Metatissue_Logo-300x93.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"clear\"><strong>Increase the accuracy of <em>in vitro<\/em> models with realistic culture microenvironments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/metatissue\/\"><strong>Metatissue<\/strong> <\/a>uses ethically sourced human proteins, from blood &amp; placentas, to produce biomaterials (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/index.php?group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=156&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=\">hydrogels, sponges &amp; bioinks<\/a><\/strong>) with mechanically tunable properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these biomaterials to create next-generation xeno-free biomimetic 3D cell culture platforms, personalised to experimental needs &amp; without animal-derived supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/stembiosys\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/final-blue-01-WITH-R-1024x151.png\" alt=\"StemBioSys logo\" class=\"wp-image-6216\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/final-blue-01-WITH-R-1024x151.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/final-blue-01-WITH-R-300x44.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/final-blue-01-WITH-R-768x113.png 768w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/final-blue-01-WITH-R-1536x226.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/final-blue-01-WITH-R-2048x301.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"clear\"><strong>Ensure biological relevance in your cell culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/stembiosys\/\">StemBioSys<\/a><\/strong>&#8216; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/stembiosys\/#:~:text=All%20StemBioSys%20Products-,CELLvo%E2%84%A2%20Matrix%20technology,-CELLvo%E2%84%A2%20Matrix%20is\">CELLvo\u2122 matrices<\/a><\/strong> are the only substrates that aim to recapitulate biochemical, structural &amp; mechanical cues by leaving the ECM intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These matrices are derived from human bone marrow cells, creating a biologically relevant culture environment by providing all the cues cells expect to receive <em>in<\/em> vivo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/index.php?group_1=All&amp;group_2=21&amp;supplier=107&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=XF-\">xeno-free version<\/a>, which is made without exposure to animal proteins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"clear\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/gelatex\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gelatex_logo_horisontal_color_RGB-1024x186.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12436\" style=\"width:249px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gelatex_logo_horisontal_color_RGB-1024x186.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gelatex_logo_horisontal_color_RGB-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gelatex_logo_horisontal_color_RGB-768x140.png 768w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gelatex_logo_horisontal_color_RGB-1536x280.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gelatex_logo_horisontal_color_RGB-2048x373.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"clear\"><strong>Maintain the&nbsp;<em>in vivo<\/em> morphology of your cells &amp; improve research relevance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/gelatex\/\"><strong>Gelatex<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>manufactures <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/gelatex\/#:~:text=Halospinning%20Technology%20%E2%80%93%20HaloSpin%E2%84%A2-,Gelacell%E2%84%A2,-Gelatex%20Technologies%20is\">Gelacell\u2122<\/a><\/strong>, a non-woven, highly porous nanofiber-based scaffold for&nbsp;<em>in vitro<\/em>&nbsp;3D cell culture, tissue engineering &amp; organoid scaffolds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gelacell\u2122 is produced using <strong>halospinning technology<\/strong> &#8211; the fastest and most cost-effective solution-spinning process &#8211; and&nbsp;offers exceptional biocompatibility and non-toxicity across a variety of cell types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"clear\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading clear\">Media &amp; Supplements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/xcell-therapeutics\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Logo-Xcell_CMYK-0-83-99-4-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12435\" style=\"width:125px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Logo-Xcell_CMYK-0-83-99-4-2.png 784w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Logo-Xcell_CMYK-0-83-99-4-2-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Logo-Xcell_CMYK-0-83-99-4-2-768x471.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"clear\"><strong>Eliminate safety concerns surrounding cell culture media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/xcell-therapeutics\/\">XCell Therapeutics<\/a><\/strong> developed&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/products\/index.php?group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;searchwords=&amp;supplier=150\">CellCor\u2122<\/a><\/strong>, a series of Chemically Defined (CD) media that is Animal Component Free (ACF) and Animal Origin Free (AOF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Made under stringent GMP-compliant conditions, CellCor\u2122 ensures consistency &amp; 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