Overcoming Cryopreservation Challenges
Navigating the Challenges of Cryopreservation in Cell-Based Research Biopreservation, and specifically cryopreservation, is a critical process for maintaining the viability of cells long-term throughout storage and research. Recently, BioLife Solutions partnered with Cell and Gene Therapy Insights to produce a poster that highlights many of the challenges researchers face, balanced with Biopreservation Best Practice suggestions. […]
The History of Cryopreservation
Cryopreservation: From Home-Brew to Cutting-Edge Solutions In the pursuit of medical breakthroughs, technology often emerges from the drive to fulfill critical needs. This is particularly evident in the field of cryopreservation, where a convergence of technological advances seeks to preserve therapeutic cells for a myriad of applications, from treating human afflictions to aiding animals in […]
Universal Cell Management System – What is it? and Why is it important to the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Industry?
In the world of manufacturing, a cell management system may track, measure, and record all work being done in a specific “production cell,” or step, within a bigger manufacturing process at a factory or plant. The main purpose of a cell management system is to improve efficiency, productivity, and flexibility within the manufacturing operation and […]
Empowering Your Downstream Cell and Gene Therapy Processes: A Sexton Biotechnologies Focus
BioLife Solutions acquired Sexton Biotechnologies to better serve the needs of cell and gene therapy (CGT) developers and manufacturers. Sexton complements BioLife’s existing portfolio by offering media to improve cell performance and cell expansion, automated and flexible fluid transfer manufacturing equipment, and modern CGT storage containers for closed-system processing. Sexton tools can advance your downstream […]
How to Choose the Right Freeze Media
The process of cryopreservation, which has been carried out for decades, is a crucial aspect of cell preservation for various scientific endeavors — from experimental research to clinical applications. While the fundamental process involves freezing cells and storing them at ultra-low or cryogenic temperatures, the choice of cryopreservation media plays a pivotal role in ensuring […]
The Evolution of Cell and Gene Therapy Processing Tools
01/ Borrowed tools from other industries Prior to the invention of gene therapy research, the removal, storage and reinsertion of human cell tissue was limited to blood. The logistical and technical challenges were minimal. However, scientists quickly discovered that maintaining the integrity and transparency of autologous and allogeneic cells throughout extraction, storage, transportation, delivery and […]
Sexton Biotechnologies to be Acquired by Biolife Solutions
Sexton Biotechnologies, a provider of novel manufacturing solutions for the cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement whereby BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS) will acquire all outstanding shares of the company in a deal worth a total value of $30 million. During the past two years, Sexton has worked to provide […]
The Number of FDA-Approved Autologous CAR T Cell Therapies Continues to Grow
Bristol Myers Squibb’s Breyanzi Receives FDA Approval. Breyanzi is Cryopreserved in CryoStor® CS10. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a press release announcing the approval of CD19-targeting CAR T cell therapy, Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel; liso-cel). Breyanzi is approved to treat adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma that has not responded following “two or more […]
Applications for Liquid Nitrogen and Biological Material Storage
Three Cold Chain Obstacles to Rapid COVID-19 Biologics Distribution
