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 Press Releases

• Capricorn Scientific & Bio-Merchant: MSC StemPrime – A Next-Generation D (Apr 17, 2025)

  Bio-Merchant is the North American Distributor for Capricorn Scientific, a Germany-based manufacturer! 
  
  MSC StemPrime, Engineered by florabio delivers unmatched performance in supporting the growth and multi-potency of MSCs derived from various tissues such as umbilical cord, bone marrow, and adipose tissue. With its animal component-free and xeno-free formulation, MSC StemPrime sets a new benchmark for consistency, safety, and scalability in stem cell research and clinical applications.
  Key Features:

  • Chemically Defined & Serum-Free: Ensures consistent, high-quality results without variability or animal-derived components.

  • Superior Expansion Rates: Proven higher cell yields across multiple passages compared to traditional FBS-based media.

  • Supports Multi-potency: Maintains characteristic MSC morphology and surface markers (CD73, CD90, CD105).

  • All-in-One Supplementation: Easy-to-use kit including recombinant growth factor supplement.

  • Available in GMP & Research Grades: Manufactured in ISO-certified facilities for both clinical and research environments.

  In side-by-side comparisons with leading commercial media, MSC StemPrime demonstrated significantly higher proliferation, excellent cell attachment, and robust viability. Its ultra-low endotoxin levels (<1 EU/ml) make it ideal for sensitive bioprocesses and therapeutic development.

  Capricorn Scientific continues to expand its stem cell portfolio, with upcoming innovations in detachment and cryopreservation solutions to support the full MSC workflow—from isolation to differentiation.

  Availability:

  MSC StemPrime is available now in both GMP and Research grades, in 100 ml and 500 ml kits. Also available without phenol red upon request.

• Casein Peptones Reimagined: Organotechnie and Bio-Merchant Deliver High-Pe (Apr 17, 2025)

  Bio-Merchant has partnered with Organotechnie, a France-Based manufacturer, a pioneer in fermentation substrates and nutrient media. 
  
   Organotechnie's offers high-quality Casein Peptones—a premium suite of high-performance protein hydrolysates designed to support diverse applications across the biopharmaceutical, vaccine, diagnostic, and industrial fermentation sectors.

  Casein Peptones are enzymatic or acid hydrolysates derived from milk casein, providing a rich source of peptides, amino acids, and essential growth factors. Organotechnie's proprietary processing ensures consistent quality, high nitrogen content, and excellent solubility, meeting the needs of demanding microbial and mammalian culture systems.

  📌 Product Highlights & Key Applications:

  • Tryptone N1 & Tryptone N1 G.I.

    • Specifically designed for mammalian cell culture (e.g., CHO, HEK293).

    • Proven to enhance transient gene expression and recombinant protein yields.

    • Gamma-irradiated variant ideal for vaccine production (e.g., Tetanus, Diphtheria).

  • Casein Peptone E1 & E1 HF

    • Microbial enzyme hydrolysates optimized for industrial fermentation and probiotic production.

    • High filtrability and Halal-certified variants available.

  • Tryptone Plus & Casein Peptone Plus

    • Co-processed with yeast extract for enhanced diagnostic media performance and fermentation efficiency.

  • Casein Peptone PM 19

    • Ideal for complex fermentation and diagnostic assays, offering a balanced peptide profile.

  • Hydrolysate of Casein C1

  Acid hydrolysate rich in chlorides, recommended for vaccine production and industrial processes.
   

  ✅ Why Choose Organotechnie Casein Peptones?

  • Consistent Performance: Tight control over molecular weight distribution and nitrogen values.

  • Versatile Grades: Available in both animal enzyme and microbial enzyme options.

  • Application-Tailored: Products developed specifically for diagnostics, cell culture, vaccines, cosmetics and industrial use.

  • Global Compliance: Kosher, Halal, and gamma-irradiated formats available.

  • Scientifically Validated: Proven enhancement of cell proliferation, protein expression, and microbial growth.

• C-CELL Peptones: Advanced Nutritional Solutions for Mammalian Cell Culture (Apr 17, 2025)
  Organotechnie partners with Bio-Merchant to bring you the highest quality nutrients for your cell culture needs!
   

  C-CELL Peptones—a high-performance range of plant-, yeast-, and animal-based peptones specifically engineered to support the complex demands of mammalian cell culture and biopharmaceutical production.

  With over five decades of experience in industrial microbiology, Organotechnie has developed the C-CELL line to meet the challenges of today's bioprocessing: from recombinant protein expression and vaccine development to extracellular vesicle production and cultured meat research.
  
  🔬 Designed for Demanding Applications:

  • CHO and HEK293 Protein Production

  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Cultivation

  • Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Research

  • Fibroblast Growth Studies

  • Cultured Meat Development

  Vaccine Manufacturing and Virus Propagation
   

  🌱 What Sets C-CELL Peptones Apart?

  • Animal-Free Options: Extensive plant-based and yeast extract options for regulatory flexibility.

  • High Solubility & Filtration: Optimized for 0.2 µm filters and scalable manufacturing.

  • Low Endotoxin: ≤200 EU/g for most SKUs—ideal for sensitive mammalian cultures.

  • Batch Consistency: Tight control over amino acid profile, molecular weight distribution, and bioburden.

  Protein-Free & Defined: Suitable for chemically defined and protein-free media formulations.
  
  Product  Highlights:

  • Soy Peptones (e.g., C-CELL S146B, S104, S113): Balanced peptide profiles, high α-amino nitrogen content, low endotoxin—ideal for CHO cell productivity.

  • Other Vegetal Peptones (Wheat, Pea, Guar, Broadbean, Rice): Customized hydrolysates for specific growth and protein expression needs.

  • Yeast Extracts (e.g., C-CELL Y109, Y119): Rich in nucleotides, vitamins, and free amino acids for enhanced viability.

  • Animal Peptones (e.g., Tryptone N1, C-CELL M2DX): Options available for robust, high-yield applications in vaccine production.

  
  C-CELL Peptones are available in both ultrafiltration and microfiltration grades, offering flexible options for upstream development and large-scale manufacturing.

• CHOventure Media System Supports Scalable, High-Yield Production; Bench to (Apr 17, 2025)

  🧬 The CHOventure System: Designed for Success from Bench to Bioreactor

  CHOventure is a chemically defined, phenol red-free modular media platform optimized for high-yield expression in CHO cells—including CHO-K1, CHO DG44, and CHOExpress® lines.

  Key Performance Benefits:

  • Titer expression up to 15 g/L

  • Viability ≥ 98% for 14+ days

  • Viable cell densities up to 25 million cells/mL

  • Powder and liquid formats available

  • Compatible with small-scale flasks and large-scale STRs

  💡 Why CHOventure?

  Whether you're developing a biosimilar, scaling mAb production, or advancing gene therapy manufacturing, CHOventure helps you:

  • Maximize productivity and quality

  • Scale-up from R&D to GMP

  • Customize media solutions for unique processes

  • Secure reliable supply and expert collaboration

  🧪 What's in the CHOventure System?

  • CHOventure Growth Medium – Chemically defined, insulin- and glutamine-free

  • Feed A & Feed B – Nutrient-rich supplements for fed-batch success

  • Available as: Liquid kits, 10 L+ powder formats, and custom configurations

  
  Developed through an intense collaboration between Capricorn and ExcellGene, CHOventure brings together media manufacturing precision and deep cell biology insight for consistent, scalable, and high-performing CHO production.