StemCultures, LLC develops and manufactures controlled-release growth factor products for cell culture, including PLGA microbeads and hydrogel DISC devices containing growth factors. Its products support human pluripotent stem cell, neural, retinal, organoid, and other cell-culture research, with custom made-to-order growth factor products also available.
Lifeline Cell TechnologyLifeline Cell Technology develops and manufactures purified primary human cells, stem-cell products, and optimized cell-culture media for laboratory research. Its founders helped introduce normal human cell systems more than 25 years ago, and the company now operates an 8,000-square-foot laboratory and administrative facility in Frederick, Maryland as a wholly owned subsidiary of International Stem Cell Corporation. Lifeline also supports researchers through scientist-led technical assistance and an international distributor network.FREDERICK, MD
Phycin IncPhycin Inc engineers and manufactures next-generation growth factors, led by its Ultrastable™ basic fibroblast growth factor for regenerative medicine and advanced cell culture. Based in Frederick, Maryland, the company combines AI-guided protein engineering with a proprietary algae-based platform to produce animal-free, endotoxin-free growth factors. Its bFGF remains active for more than 21 days at 37°C and is designed to ease the storage and handling constraints of conventional products.FREDERICK, MD
Elk BioscienceElk Bioscience makes clinical-grade pooled human platelet lysate, a xeno-free cell-culture supplement for research, regenerative medicine and cell-therapy manufacturing. Based at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, the company produces its hPL in a proprietary GMP facility using platelet units that would otherwise have been discarded, pooling material from more than 200 U.S. donors to reduce lot-to-lot variation. Its products are GMP compliant, heparin-free and supported by an FDA Data Master File for clinical-trial use.DOYLESTOWN, PA
STEMCELL TechnologiesFounded in 1993 by hematopoietic stem-cell researcher Dr. Allen Eaves, STEMCELL Technologies grew from his effort to produce standardized, cost-effective cell culture media into a global biotechnology company. Based in Vancouver and guided by its “Scientists Helping Scientists” ethos, the company supports life-science researchers worldwide with tools and expert assistance for cell-based research. Its quality management system is certified to ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015.HARLEYSVILLE, PA