Qkine | High-Purity Growth Factors for Cellular Agriculture

Qkine manufactures high-purity, animal-origin-free growth factors, cytokines, and related bioactive proteins used in cultivated meat research and bioprocess development. The company produces food-grade and recombinant proteins designed to support stem cell maintenance, expansion, and differentiation across bovine, porcine, and seafood cell systems. All materials are produced in the UK under ISO 9001 certification, with full documentation and traceability.

Qkine’s catalogue includes species-matched proteins, thermostable factor variants, and carrier-protein-free formulations that provide consistent performance in serum-free and chemically defined media. These products support R&D, scale-up optimisation, and regulatory-aligned workflows for cultivated meat producers aiming to reduce variability and meet food-system compliance standards.

Energy Efficiency in Bioreactor Scale-Up Processes
Scaling up bioreactors for cultivated meat production - from small (1–5 L) to large (1,000+ L) systems - brings energy challenges. Larger volumes require more power for mixing, oxygen transfer,...
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pH and Temperature Control: Impact on Cell Growth
Maintaining precise pH and temperature is critical for growing mammalian cells, especially in cultivated meat production. Cells need a controlled environment to multiply (proliferation) and develop into muscle fibres (differentiation)....
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Analytical Methods for Live-Cell Monitoring in Bioreactors
Monitoring live cells in bioreactors is critical for cultivated meat production. Scaling requires precise tools to track cell health and growth in real time. This article reviews key methods, including...
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How to Implement Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Process Analytical Technology (PAT) integrates real-time quality monitoring into manufacturing processes, improving consistency and reducing waste. It’s especially useful in cultivated meat production, where precise control of factors like pH,...
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Top 5 Sensors for Cold Chain Monitoring
Maintaining precise temperature and humidity during transport is critical for cultivated meat. Small fluctuations can spoil shipments and lead to waste. Advanced IoT sensors now provide real-time monitoring, ensuring product...
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Real-Time Media Analysis with Automated Sampling Systems
Automated sampling systems are transforming how bioprocesses are monitored, especially in cultivated meat production. These systems offer frequent, precise, and real-time data on critical factors like nutrient levels, metabolites, and...
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Scaling Bioreactors: Shear Stress Modelling Techniques
Scaling bioreactors for cultivated meat production is complex, especially when managing shear stress, a mechanical force that can damage mammalian cells during scale-up. Unlike microbial cells, mammalian cells are fragile...
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Top 7 Decontamination Tools for Cultivated Meat
Contamination is a major hurdle in cultivated meat production, with batch failure rates hitting 11.2% and climbing to 19.5% in larger-scale operations. This not only wastes resources like growth media...
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