Hydrogels for Cell Culture

Cell culture hydrogels are media that serve as scaffolding platforms to support cell and tissue growth in three-dimensional structures. Hydrogels are 3D polymer networks that can expand to retain a large amount of water due to cross-linking of the polymer chains. Both natural and synthetic hydrogels are available, and extracellular matrices that are tissue-specific are usually made through decellularization. The nutrients and proteins incorporated into each formulation may also vary to better support certain types of cells and tissue. Cellular matrices and hydrogels are used in metastatic tumor studies, cell assays, and for the cultivation of cells used in bioreactors. Browse the preparations available below to find one that best suits your need based on the intended application.