Author: Alexia Armstrong

Low-DMSO Cryopreservation of MSCs with Optibumin 25 Recombinant Albumin

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OverviewThis application note evaluates the use of Optibumin® 25—a recombinant, animal-origin-free human serum albumin—for low-DMSO cryopreservation of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs). The study demonstrates that Optibumin enables DMSO reduction to as low as 1% while maintaining post-thaw MSC viability and reducing apoptosis, matching or outperforming blood-derived HSA. Key Findings Maintains MSC viability at …

Sustained T Cell Proliferation and Early Memory Retention with OptiLeukin™ 2 Recombinant IL-2

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Key Points InVitria’s OptiLeukin™ 2, a high-purity (≥ 98%), GMP-grade, recombinant human interleukin-2 (IL-2) enables robust expansion of primary T cells. OptiLeukin 2 supports the generation of T cells with a favorable memory phenotype, essential for long-term therapeutic persistence. OptiLeukin 2 matches the performance of leading GMP IL-2 products, enabling a seamless like-kind replacement. OptiLeukin …

InVitria Launches OptiLeukin 2 Recombinant Interleukin-2

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InVitria® Launches OptiLeukin™ 2: A Chemically Defined, Animal- and Bacteria-Free Recombinant IL-2 for Immune Cell Manufacturing Junction City, KS – April 21, 2025 – InVitria®, a leading provider of recombinant, chemically defined biomanufacturing and formulation components, today announced the launch of OptiLeukin™ 2, a high-purity, animal- and bacteria-free recombinant human interleukin-2 (IL-2) designed for immune …

Albumin in Drug Delivery: Cancer’s Unexpected Achilles’ Heel

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Reading time: 4 minutes Share this article:   Cancer cells have a sneaky habit. Just when it seems chemotherapy is getting the upper hand, they adapt, pumping drugs out faster than they come in. It’s called multidrug resistance (MDR), and it’s a major roadblock in treating cancers like breast, lung, and pancreatic. But what if …