BioCrystal introduces OptiCell, a new concept in cell culture technology that revolutionises the cell culture process
OptiCell is a sterile, sealed cell environment between two optically clear gas-permeable growth surfaces in a standard microtiter plate-sized frame; self-sealing ports provide easy aseptic access to the interior and contents.
OptiCell accommodates a full range of high performance, cost-effective cell culture activities from cell growth and magnetic cell separation to staining, microscopy, transfection, and cloning. OptiCell can also be used for drug discovery and for the production of cell products such as monoclonal antibodies and cytokines.
With a media volume of only 10ml, each OptiCell provides 100cm2 of growth surface area in a fraction of the space of conventional cell culture devices.
Gas permeability allows diffusion of O2 and CO2 across the growth surface for optimal cell growth and culture health.
Optically clear growth surfaces allow unsurpassed visual access to living cells and processes with any kind of microscope and standard or specialised optics. OptiCell streamlines procedures, reduces cost, minimises the risk of contamination, saves laboratory and incubator space and reduces solid waste, and allows optimal use of research time. OptiCell is Total Cell Management.
BioCrystal is developing novel products and procedures for applications in life science research and clinical medicine, including immuno-therapeutic compounds and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
