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TheWell Bioscience Launches VitroGel® NEURON, a First-Of-Its-Kind Synthetic Hydrogel for Superior 3D, 2D Neuronal Cell Culture and Beyond
Monmouth Junction, NJ – TheWell Bioscience Inc., a leader in advanced 3D cell culture platforms for precision medicine, cell therapy, and biomanufacturing, announces the launch of VitroGel® NEURON, a groundbreaking synthetic and xeno-free hydrogel specifically engineered to overcome the limitations of animal-derived matrices by supporting both 3D and 2D neuronal culture and serving as an injectable carrier for in vivo delivery. This robust platform provides a defined, reproducible, and scalable environment for neuronal growth, differentiation, and network formation.
Unlike traditional animal-based extracellular matrices, which are mainly confined to support 2D neuron attachment, VitroGel® NEURON efficiently supports both 3D and 2D neuronal culture and in vivo applications.
Engineered to promote robust cell–cell and cell–matrix interactions, VitroGel® NEURON is a ready-to-use synthetic system that supports a wide range of neuronal cell types for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disease modeling, drug screening, and neurotoxicity testing. Its unique injectable properties also position VitroGel® NEURON as a powerful injectable carrier for neuron-based cell therapy, spinal cord injury repair, and other regenerative medicine applications.
VitroGel® NEURON supports 3D NSC differentiation into dopaminergic neurons and promotes neurite and axonal outgrowth.
“After more than five years of dedicated R&D, we are proud to introduce the xeno-free VitroGel® NEURON. To our knowledge, this is the first commercial synthetic hydrogel on the market that can effectively support 3D neuron outgrowth and network formation across a wide spectrum of applications,” said John Huang, Ph.D., CEO of TheWell Bioscience Inc. “We believe this groundbreaking technology will not only provide a reliable and physiologically relevant platform for developing diverse 3D neuronal models, but also serve as a delivery system to advance cell therapy and regenerative medicine to the next level.”
The launch of VitroGel® NEURON marks a pivotal step in TheWell Bioscience’s roadmap to shape the future of 3D cell culture for biomedical applications. By eliminating the variability of traditional animal-derived matrices, VitroGel® NEURON not only delivers more consistent, clinically translatable results but also supports the global shift toward reducing reliance on animal models in drug development. This powerful platform opens new doors for breakthroughs in neurobiology, disease modeling, regenerative medicine, and neuropharmacology.
VitroGel® NEURON for 3D and 2D neuronal growth
Xeno-free and biofunctional
100% synthetic. Animal & human origin-free hydrogel. No growth factors or proteins in the gel solution.
Room temperature operation
Stable at room temperature. Easy handling. 20-min protocol. Gelation by mixing; not temperature dependent.
Supports NSC and neuron cultures
Suitable for 3D and 2D culture of immortalized neuronal neuroblasts, iPSC-derived NSCs, neuron, and culturing of neural stem cells (NSCs) as single cells or neurospheres.s.
Injectable hydrogel for cell therapy
VitroGel® NEURON’s unique injectable properties make it an injectable carrier for neuron-based cell therapy, spinal cord injury repair, and other regenerative medicine applications.
Visit thewellbio.com/neuron-culture-vitrogel to learn more or request a sample.
About TheWell Bioscience Inc.
TheWell Bioscience Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to advancing 3D cell culture and tissue engineering through the innovative xeno-free VitroGel® hydrogel platforms. The VitroGel® product line provides researchers with reliable, customizable, and translationally relevant solutions for drug discovery, regenerative medicine, and disease modeling.
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