ST1 produces biomaterials of various properties and forms by combining our scaffold fabrication technology with materials (synthetic and natural polymers, including PCL, collagen, and gelatin) whose stablity has been ensured.
By converging technologies, including electrospinning, bio-printing, freeze-drying, and other processes, ST1 conducts R&D on various products for treatment and regeneration.
In particular, we have conducted preliminary studies on various applications for tissue regeneration in the human body, including regeneration of teeth, cartilage, ligaments and membranes, with remarkable results. Further, our development of pore structure materials suitable to load various drugs and cells has truly laid the foundation for our advancement to the drug loading medical device market.
Nanofiber
Nanofibers are material that overcomes the limitations of 2D cell culture and can replace animal testing by providing an environment similar to the extracellular matrix (ECM).By our biomaterial manufacturing technology, we fabricate nanofibers that provide a realistic environment for all types of cells in the body by mimicking the extracellular matrix found within the body, and utilizes this to produce cell culture equipment and artificial organs.
Collagen
Collagen is a protein molecule made up of amino acids. It provides structural support to the extracellular space of connective tissues such as skin, tendons, bones, and ligaments, In addition, collagen has good biocompatibility and biodegradable properties. Collagen is used as a major material for medical applications. ST1 manufactures collagen-based biomaterials such as wound hemostasis agents and collagen plugs. In addition, research is underway to develop artificial corneas, organ chips and artificial vessels using collagen.
Scaffold for cultured meat
Cultured meat tehnology, a promising development in this age of climate change, is meant to obtain meat by culturing muscle and fat cells without the need for raising liver stock. Scaffolds and serum-free media are made with two edible ingredients that are key to making cultured meat, the next generation of food. Our technology and competitivesness in the market for these two materials are an essential element for the commercialization of cultured meat.
An edible scaffold serves as a support, much like a concrete steel bar and frame, for cell cultures in in vitro meat; therefore, materials and structures are more important than anything else for cells to grow well. In particular, low-priced high quality edible scaffolds play a major role in raising the price competitiveness of cultured meat.
Serum-free media
Serum-free media are used for culted meats as nutrients given to proliferate and grow cells, tissues, and organs of microscopic and higher organisms. Serum-free media resolve the problems of animal ethics and high costs incurred by previous culture media.
ST1 provides technical collaborations to develop serum-free media using new materials and aims to develop competitive media that can be utilized in the entire cell culture market in addition to cultured meat.
Other materials
Our technology offers a wide range of materials such as gelatin, PDMS, PLGA and PLA, which can be used to manufacture products for various applications including cell culture equipment, medical devices and regenerative medicine. St1 delivers a comprehensive solution enabling clients to produce high quality products quickly and cost-effectively.
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