biomaterial product Articles
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Tepha - case study
Tepha Inc. is a medical device firm that develops and commercializes innovative products based on the company’s proprietary PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) bioaterial technology. Tepha began working with POS in 2002 to develop its biopolymer resin production processes. These novel process had not yet been demonstrated at the pilot plant scale when the company started working with POS. Today, ...
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What Are Heparins?
Heparin, also known as standard heparin or unfractionated heparin, is a linear polysaccharide consisting of 1-4 linked disaccharide repeat units of uronic acid and glucosamine residues. Heparin was discovered nearly 100 years ago and has been used clinically as a blood anticoagulant since 1935. This is due to its ability to bind to the antithrombin(serine protease inhibitor), causing the ...
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Protein Engineering: Designing Molecular Machines for a Healthier Future
Proteins are the workhorses of life, performing a vast array of essential functions, from catalyzing biochemical reactions to building and maintaining cellular structures. Protein engineering, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and computer science, aims to harness the power of these molecular machines by designing and manipulating their structure and function to ...
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Cultured Protein: A Guide to Every Cell-Based Meat Startup in the World Right Now
The alternative protein market is on fire right now, estimated to be worth approximately $2.2Bn, and cultivated meat is expected to play an important role in the shift from traditional meat products. Experienced scientists are engaged in cellular agriculture with the aim of reducing animal-based agriculture’s negative impact on both the planet and the suffering of animals and at the same ...
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