CELLINK offer a range of ready-to-use bioink formulations work well with many cells as well tissue-specific bioinks are formulated to work well for specific tissues. These are all suited the range of CELLINK bioprinters.

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cellink light and extrusion based bioprinters

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Extrusion Bioprinting

CELLINK Bioinks
CELLINK BioinkCELLINK Bioink is composed of non-animal derived polysaccharide components only, including alginate and highly hydrated cellulose nanofibrils, jointly patented by UPM-Kymmene Corporation and CELLINK Bioprinting.
CELLINK RGDBased on CELLINK Bioink, CELLINK RGD bioink provides excellent printability properties and a natural cellular environment with added RGD biofunctionalisation to improve cell attachment. Use our CELLMIXER to mix CELLINK RGD with a high concentration of cells and enable a one-step bioprinting process. After bioprinting, CELLINK RGD crosslinks easily with the included ionic solution.
This product contains Nanofibrillated Cellulose, jointly patented by UPM-Kymmene Corporation and CELLINK AB.
CELLINK LAMININK+CELLINK LAMININK+ is an enhanced formulation of our CELLINK Bioink that contains several laminins and offers excellent printability and easy crosslinking, and is a great starting point for culturing many cell types in 3D. Also available with a GelXA base. This product contains Nanofibrillated Cellulose, jointly patented by UPM-Kymmene Corporation and CELLINK Bioprinting.
Thermoplastic Bioink
CELLINK PCLCELLINK PCL is a high-molecular weight (Mn 50,000) thermoplastic linear polyester derived from caprolactone monomer. This biodegradable polyester has a melting point of 60° C. PCL provides a reinforcing structure to load-bearing tissue constructs, including bone grafts and osteochondral plugs developed for in vitro and in vivo studies. It can also provide a temporary scaffold for overhanging structures.
Collagen Bioinks
Lifeink® 200 Collagen Bioink, pH NeutralLifeink® 200 is a 35 mg/ml type I collagen bioink for extrusion based FRESH 3D bioprinting. Lifeink® 200 comes as a pH neutral, isotonic bioink and is ready for cell addition and bioprinting.Cartilage
Lifeink® 220 Collagen Bioink, pH NeutralLifeink® 220 is a 70 mg/ml type I collagen bioink for extrusion based FRESH 3D bioprinting. Lifeink® 220 comes as a pH neutral, isotonic bioink and is ready for cell addition and bioprinting.Cartilage
Lifeink® 240 Collagen Bioink, Acidic pHLifeink® 240 is a 35 mg/ml type I collagen bioink for extrusion based FRESH 3D bioprinting. Lifeink® 240 comes with acidic pH and when FRESH printed into LifeSupport® yields a neutralised, high resolution collagen scaffold.Cartilage
Lifeink® 260 Collagen Bioink, Acidic pHLifeink® 260 is a 70 mg/ml type I collagen bioink for extrusion based FRESH 3D bioprinting. Lifeink® 260 comes with acidic pH and when FRESH printed into LifeSupport® yields a neutralised, high resolution collagen scaffold.Cartilage
Alginate bioinks
CELLINK A-RGDCELLINK A-RGD bioink offers the same 3D environment as alginate with an additional RGD biofunctionalisation to improve cell attachment.
Chitosan bioinks
ChitoinkChitoink is the first ever commercialised chitosan-based bioink for 3D bioprinting. The cationic polysaccharide chitosan is derived from the naturally occurring biomaterial chitin.
GelMA bioinks
GelMA Bioink LAP 0.25%CELLINK gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) is a gelatin-based bioink that provides mammalian cells with the essential properties of their native environment.
GelMA AGelMA A is a blend of GelMA and alginate, offering a larger printability window compared to pure GelMA bioinks due to the softening provided by the alginate.
GelMA CGelMA C combines GelMA with nanofibrillated cellulose, which is jointly patented by UPM-Kymmene Corporation and CELLINK Bioprinting. GelMA C crosslinks quickly through photocuring after printing. Available with LAP photoinitiator at 0.25%.
GelXACELLINK’s GelXA incorporates a GelMA base, xanthan gum and alginate to enhance printability, ease-of-use and stability. You can print it at room temperature and use photoinitiator-assisted crosslinking, ionic crosslinking or a combination of both.
GelXGGelXG is an enhanced formulation of the GelMA bioink that contains with xanthan gum with a widened printability window. GelXG enables an environment with properties that mimic those in mammalian cells, and offers improved printability and stability. Crosslink by photocuring.
GelXA LAMININK+Laminin’s properties essential to cell differentiation, migration and adhesion are now available in a stable and easy-to-use bioink. GelXA LAMININK+ prints at room temperature and crosslinks with our ionic crosslinking agent or by photocuring.
Support bioinks
Pluronics 40%Pluronics 40% is a ready-to-print sacrificial and support ink that exhibits excellent printability.
Training bioinks
CELLINK XPLORECELLINK XPLORE is a non-sterile ink designed for demonstrations. Use it to print surgical models and larger organ structures while retaining shape integrity. Similar to CELLINK Bioink, XPLORE has excellent printability and viscosity.
CELLINK START (50 mL)CELLINK START is a water-soluble gel used as a sacrificial material for cell-laden constructs, bioinks with poor shape fidelity and constructs with porosity along all three axes.
CELLINK STARTCELLINK START is a water-soluble gel used as a sacrificial material for cell-laden constructs, bioinks with poor shape fidelity and constructs with porosity along all three axes.
CELLINK START SterileCELLINK START is a water-soluble gel used as a sacrificial material for cell-laden constructs, bioinks with poor shape fidelity and constructs with porosity along all three axes.
START XWith a new and improved formulation, CELLINK START X is the second generation of our CELLINK START bioink which now has the ability to be crosslinked under 405 nm light.

DLP bioprinting

BIONOVA X inks
PEGDA-INKPEGDA-INK is 10mL of preformulated 50% PEGDA ink (700 MW) with 0.5% LAP that gels rapidly using the BIONOVA X DLP 3D Bioprinter.
PhotoAlginate®-INKPhotoAlginate® is 10 mL of sterile, methacrylated alginate (2% solution with 0.5% LAP) bioink for 3D Bioprinting with the BIONOVA X. Methacrylated Alginate is a useful tool, as it can be crosslinked with light or calcium.
PhotoGel®-INK 95% DSThis PhotoGel®-INK is a sterile, ready-to-use 95% degree of methacrylation gelatin (10% solution), with 0.25% LAP, designed to work flawlessly with the BIONOVA X DLP Bioprinter for innovative 3D cell culture.
PhotoGel®-INK 50% DSThis PhotoGel®-INK is a sterile, ready-to-use 50% degree of methacrylation gelatin (10% solution) with 0.25% LAP, designed to work flawlessly with the BIONOVA X DLP Bioprinter for innovative 3D cell culture.
PhotoHA®-INK StiffPhotoHA®-INK Stiff is 5 mL of a 4% solution of methacrylated hyaluronic acid (HAMA) with 0.5% LAP, and forms stronger hydrogels than the PhotoHA-INK (soft), which is a GM-HA. This Ink is pre-formulated and ready for printing in the BIONOVA X.
PhotoHA®-INK SoftPhotoHA®-INK Soft is 5 mL of a 4% solution of methacrylated hyaluronic acid (GM-HA) with 0.5% LAP. PhotoHA®-INK Soft is a GM-HA which provides softer hydrogels than the (stiff) HAMA. This ink is pre-formulated and ready for cell printing in the BIONOVA X.

Biodispensing

Collagen
TeloCol®-3, Bovine Collagen, Solution, 3 mg/mLTeloCol®-3 is 50 mL of 3 mg/ml, type I bovine telocollagen solution for 2D coatings or 3D hydrogels. The kit comes with a neutralisation solution for easy handling. Being telocollagen, TeloCol®-3 will form firmer hydrogels than atelocollagen solutions with the same concentration.Tumor/Organoid/Spheroid
TeloCol®-6, Solution, 6 mg/mLTeloCol®-6 is 50 mL of 6 mg/ml, type I bovine telocollagen solution for 2D coatings or 3D hydrogels. This kit comes with a neutralisation solution for easy handling and preparation. Being a higher concentration telocollagen, TeloCol®-6 will form firm hydrogels.Tumor/Organoid/Spheroid
TeloCol-10, Solution, 10 mg/mLTeloCol®-10 is 20 mL of 10 mg/ml, type I bovine telocollagen solution for 2D coatings or 3D hydrogels. TeloCol®-10 has a high viscosity and concentration, and can form firm hydrogels.Tumor/Organoid/Spheroid
PureCol®, Bovine Collagen, 3 mg/mLPureCol® is a 3 mg/ml, Type I bovine atelocollagen solution for 2D and 3D cell culture, or as a collagen standard. PureCol® is known as the standard among collagen products for purity (≥99.9% collagen content), consistency and reproducibility, and is cited in >2000 publications.
PureCol® EZ Gel, Bovine Collagen, Solution, 5 mg/mLPureCol® EZ Gel is a 5 mg/ml ready-to-use bovine atelocollagen solution that forms a 3D hydrogel by simply warming to 37°C. This product is pH neutral and isotonic formulated with DMEM/F12 medium and ready for immediate cell addition and 3D hydrogels.
VitroCol®, Human Collagen, Solution, 3 mg/mLVitroCol® is a 3 mg/ml, type I human atelocollagen solution for 2D and 3D cell culture, or as a collagen standard. VitroCol® collagen is naturally secreted from human neo-natal fibroblast cells, then processed and purified to yield the naturally produced human collagen.
Nutragen®, Bovine Collagen, Solution, 6 mg/mLNutragen® is a 6 mg/ml, type I bovine atelocollagen solution for 2D and 3D cell culture. Due to having a higher concentration, Nutragen® hydrogels will be stronger than other lower concentration collagen products
FibriCol®, Bovine Collagen, Solution, 10 mg/mLFibriCol® is a 10 mg/ml, type I bovine atelocollagen solution for 2D and 3D cell culture. Due to having a high concentration, FibriCol® hydrogels will be firmer than other lower concentration collagen products.
HyStem® - Thiol-Modified Hyaluronic Acid
HyStem® – Thiol-Modified Hyaluronic Acid KitHyStem® Hydrogels – The blank-slate matrix. Completely customisable and xeno-free. Components include Thiol-modified hyaluronan (Gycosil®), Thiol-reactive PEGDA crosslinker (Extralink®), and degassed, deionised water (DG Water).Stem Cells
HyStem®-C – Thiol-Modified Hyaluronic Acid + Gelatin KitHyStem®-C Hydrogels – The starter matrix. Good starter kit with incorporated collagen binding sites. Components include Thiol-modified hyaluronan (Gycosil®), PEGDA (Extralink®), Thiol-modified gelatin (Gelin-S®), and degassed, deionised water (DG Water).Stem Cells
HyStem®-HP – Thiol-Modified Hyaluronic Acid/Heparin KitHyStem®-HP Hydrogels – The growth factor delivery matrix. GF’s ionically bind with heparin for a more controllable release. Kit includes Thiol-modified hyaluronan and heparin (Heprasil®), PEGDA crosslinker (Extralink®), Thiol-modified gelatin (Gelin-S), and water.Stem Cells
Photoinks optimised for use on the LUMEN X™ Gen 3
XciteXcite, CELLINK’s novel photoinitiator specifically designed for developing optimal photoinks for light-based bioprinting. With exceptional biocompatibility, gold standard cell viability, and rapid polymerisation properties, Xcite enables researchers to develop intricate cellular structures at lightning speeds.
XsorbXsorb is a biocompatible photoabsorber, specifically formulated to enable complex structures like microfluidic systems on CELLINK light-based systems. Produced with stringent quality control, Xsorb provides users with exceptional control, and precision during the DLP printing process.
PEGDA StiffCustomisable and easy to use, PEGDA Stiff stock solution leverages a lower molecular weight, lending itself to high resolution printing with ultrafast printing times. The mechanical robustness provided by PEGDA Stiff ensures durable and reproduceable prints with CELLINK light-based systems.
PEGDA SoftCustomisable and easy to use, PEGDA Soft stock solution is the ideal starting point for researchers looking for a photosensitive material with an inherent stiffness that closely mimics in-vivo conditions and provides an environment conducive to permeability dependent processes like nutrient, waste and gas exchange.
GelMA 95%The cornerstone of live cell bioprinting, GelMA provides a biodegradable base material with tremendous cell attachment capabilities and mechanical properties that accurately capture physiological conditions. Provided as a stock solution, researchers have the freedom to make the most of this wonder biomaterial’s tunability. Blend with proteins, growth factors or other photosensitive polymers like PEGDA, to create the ideal recipe for your research application.