Microtissue

  • Liver model

    Characteristics
    • 3D liver spheroid model composed of human stem cells
    • Shows physiological functions similar to the human liver through 3D culture
    • Expresses liver-differentiation markers
    • Expresses drug-metabolizing enzymes
    • Secretes albumin
    Applications
    • Hepatotoxicity (Albumin, ATP, LTH etc.)
    • Research on Drug Metabolism
    • Research on HBV, HCV etc.

  • Islet model

    Characteristics
    • 3D islet spheroid model composed of human stem cells
    • Shows similar physiological functions to human islets through 3D culture
    • Expresses markers for islet differentiation and insulin secretion
    • Shows insulin secretion in response to glucose levels
    Applications
    • Diabetic Model
    • Verification of efficacy / metabolic studies

  • Dopaminergic neuron model

    Characteristics
    • Nervous model differentiated from human stem cells grown in a combined application of 2D and 3D culture systems
    • Expresses markers for dopaminergic differentiation
    Applications
    • Research on mechanisms involved in Parkinson’s disease
    • Development of drugs for Parkinson’s disease
    • Neurotoxicity

  • Cartilage model

    Characteristics
    • Scaffold-free hyaline cartilage model composed
      of human chondrocytes
    • Expresses ECM similar to that of articular cartilage
    • Shows a high level of physical strength
    Applications
    • Arthritis Model
    • Drug screening for arthritis therapy products