Cell culture laboratory

Infrastructures
Research areas
  • Life & Medical Sciences
Contact

946 430 850

(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)

Available for external users?
Yes
Description

A 9 m² laboratory featuring an isolated cleanroom dedicated to the maintenance and proliferation of plant-, animal-, and human-derived cells under controlled conditions.

The facility supports work with both primary cell cultures and established cell lines.

It is integrated with the biotechnology laboratory to enable the commissioning of bioreactors using plant cells in suspension cultures for the production of bioactive compounds.

Equipment

  • Type IIA biosafety cabinet
  • Live/dead cell counter
  • Inverted optical and fluorescence microscope
  • Microplate reader
  • Incubator
Services
  • Cytotoxicity assessment
  • Evaluation of the bioavailability of bioactive compounds and ingredients
  • Assessment of in vitro functional effects (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antihypertensive)
  • In vitro testing of products developed by ingredient, micro/nanoencapsulation, and biotechnology laboratories

Aimed at:

    - Manufacturers of ingredients and additives.
    - Manufacturers of food supplements and nutraceuticals.
    - Food and beverage manufacturers.

Location

TECNALIA

Alava Science and Technology Park, Leonardo Da Vinci, 11, E-01510, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Araba/Álava)

Other info
Biological and Preclinical Testing:
- Biotechnology, Biological Processes and Systems
- Healthcare Technologies

Application sectors

  • Agrifood industry
  • Pharmaceuticals and genetics
  • Healthcare and medical devices

Industrial plan

  • HAZI · Healthcare and Biosanitary Sector