Anyone tried GrowInk™ Bioinks for 3D printing

[TissueSmith]

Has anyone tried out GrowInk™ Bioinks for bioprinting? They're animal-free, biocompatible, and you can use them straight away by mixing with cells. The main ingredients are nanofibrillar cellulose and water, and you can personalize it with growth factors or proteins based on what you need.

I'd love to hear about your expereinces, setups, results, and any tips you might have!

 

[Kenji.x1]

Growlnk is really user friendly compared to other bioink. One tip: it's a bit shear thin, so watch your flow rates to avoid overspreading, also keep it cold and sealed or it dries fast. Overall, great for proof of concept stuff and early prototyping.

 

[5imple3io]

That's a helpful tip, I appreciate it! I've heard it's really useful for getting started. I'll definitely keep an eye on those flow rates.

 

[BioMich]

Has anyone tried out GrowInk™ Bioinks for bioprinting? They're animal-free, biocompatible, and you can use them straight away by mixing with cells. The main ingredients are nanofibrillar cellulose and water, and you can personalize it with growth factors or proteins based on what you need.

I'd love to hear about your expereinces, setups, results, and any tips you might have!

Growlnk is really user friendly compared to other bioink. One tip: it's a bit shear thin, so watch your flow rates to avoid overspreading, also keep it cold and sealed or it dries fast. Overall, great for proof of concept stuff and early prototyping.

I haven't personally used them yet, but I'm definitely intrigued by the animal-free and ready-to-use aspects, especially with the nanofibrillar cellulose and water base!
The ability to customize with growth factors sounds like a huge plus for tailoring experiments!
Have you guys used it in any of your work recently?
I'm curious to know your feedback regarding printability and cell viability post-printing?