3D Bio-Tissues (3DBT)
A biotech startup spun out from Newcastle University in 2019, 3D Bio-Tissues (3DBT) is committed to pioneering advancements in bioengineering, to create a safer and healthier future for all.
Among other product ventures, 3D Bio-Tissues have developed a range of macromolecular crowder cell culture media additives for scientific research and biopharma communities.
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CytoBoost – Premium Cell Care for the Lab
CytoBoost is a premium “first-aid kit” for your cells, specially formulated to optimise cell health and performance. CytoBoost cell care comprises a tailored range of chemically defined, stable, non-toxic, and inert macromolecules that enhance the chemical activity of culture media components (e.g., albumins & globulins, growth factors, macro and micronutrients, enzymes, etc) via volume exclusion mechanisms.
Adding a small amount of a CytoBoost product to your media can offer the following benefits:
- Reduces the reliance on growth factors in media
- Minimises serum requirements in media
- Enhances cell viability post-thawing
- Improves overall cell performance
- Promotes tissue formation and cell proliferation
- Increases production, quality, and stability of biologics, including hormones, growth factors, peptides/polypeptides, viral particles/vaccines, antibodies, interferons, interleukins and exosomes
CytoBoost is not a combination of growth factors but works by improving the biochemical and biophysical environment of the culture medium surrounding cells.
CytoBoost & Cell Types
CytoBoost is suitable for all cell types and all animal species, including human cells. CytoBoost has been successfully tested with multiple cell types, including but not limited to:
- Adult mesenchymal stem cells
- Induced pluripotent stem cells
- Embryonic stem cells
- Primary and immortalised fibroblasts
- Primary and immortalised myoblasts
- Primary and immortalised adipocytes
CytoBoost Formulations
There are five unique formulations of CytoBoost which offer targeted solutions to optimise different cell culture activities:
CytoBoost Develop
CytoBoost Develop is specially tailored to promote the formation of a strong and resilient extracellular matrix when integrated into cell culture, supporting optimal cell growth and structure.
CytoBoost Maximise
CytoBoost Maximise optimises cell proliferation in culture, ensuring rapid and efficient growth for superior experimental outcomes.
Case Study Results

External Case Study – Immortalised cell line [mesenchymal lineage] thawed, suspended in chemically-defined medium with or without CytoBoost: Maximise (4% v/v), and grown in stirred bottle for 4 d (no media change)
CytoBoost Revive
CytoBoost Revive is designed to enhance cell recovery. This product is ideal for freeze-thaw revival, significantly boosting the baseline of viable cells and optimising your results with superior cell survival rates after each freeze cycle. Like all CytoBoost formulations, this is best added to live cell culture.
Case Study Results

External Case Study – Frozen iPSCs thawed, suspended into chemically-defined medium with or without CytoBoost (8% v/v), and grown in a stirred tank bioreactor.

Internal Case Study – Skin fibroblasts thawed, suspended in serum-containing medium with or without CytoBoost (10% v/v), and grown in flasks.

Internal Case Study – Immortalised human corneal stromal keratocytes thawed into serum-containing medium with or without CytoBoost (10% v/v), and grown in flasks
CytoBoost Perform
CytoBoost Perform is an outstanding all-rounder cell-boosting supplement, delivering exceptional results across a range of cell culture processes.
Case Study Results

Internal Case Study – Primary adipocytes thawed, suspended into chemically-defined medium with or without CytoBoost: Perform or CytoBoost: Maximise, and grown in flasks (one media change).

Internal Case Study – Immortalised myoblasts thawed, suspended into serum-containing medium with or without CytoBoost (4% v/v), and grown in flasks (one media change).

External Case Study – Donor-derived human ASCs seeded in chemically-defined medium with or without CytoBoost (2, 4 or 8% v/v), and grown in flasks (one media change).
CytoBoost Vision
CytoBoost Vision has been specially designed to enhance the health and performance of corneal cells, optimising their vitality and function.
Request Free Samples
As part of the CytoBoost launch, 3D Bio-Tissues introduces their ‘Research With Us’ programme! You are invited to join a growing number of scientists drawn from research institutes, educational institutions and biotech companies to explore the potential of CytoBoost. This exclusive programme is only available for a limited time!
Register your interest through the button below, and we will be in touch to guide you through the process and get your free samples to you.