The Automation Partnership (TAP) has announced a two-well version of Real Architecture for 3D Tissue (RAFT), its system for generating reproducible collagen tissue models for medicine applications.
RAFT consists of a workstation, consumables and reagents to create consistent 3D tissue models in less than one hour.
The 12-well and 24-well plate options give scientists the flexibility to produce a range of 3D tissues including multi-cellular models, barrier models and air-liquid interface cultures.
The constructs generated can be used for a wide range of cell-based assays or regenerative medicine applications.
RAFT's process has the unique ability of encapsulating viable cells in a natural 3D tissue-strength collagen environment without the use of cross-linking agents.
As the cells are captured during the one hour process, there is no requirement for extensive culture periods to allow the cells to infiltrate the 3D matrix, in some cases saving two weeks or more.
The new system will be previewed on Booth 201 at the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) conference in Florida on 5-7 December and on Booth 1031 at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) conference in Philadelphia on 11-15 December.
