Phycin, Inc.


Phycin, Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology company that harnesses the power of algae to produce high-quality, endotoxin-free growth factors for various applications, including eye care, cell culture, and clean meat production. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, Phycin is revolutionizing the growth factor market through innovative technologies developed over a decade of research.

Industries

biotechnology
manufacturing
medical

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

Phycin, Inc.

4539 Metropolitan Court, Frederick, MD 21704


Products

Algae-derived growth factors (endotoxin- and pathogen-free)

Recombinant growth factor proteins produced in a microalgae platform, intended for use in cell culture, regenerative medicine research, and other applications where low-contaminant inputs are required.

Stability-enhanced basic FGF variant for corneal applications

A stabilized variant of basic fibroblast growth factor engineered for improved stability and intended application in corneal repair or treatment of ocular injuries.

Food-grade growth factors for cultivated meat

Growth factor proteins formulated and manufactured to food-grade standards for use in cell-based meat production, designed to avoid animal- or bacterial-derived inputs.

Growth factors for cell culture media

Growth factors intended to improve cell proliferation, differentiation, and maintenance in laboratory cell-culture systems and regenerative-medicine workflows.


Services

Development and supply of recombinant growth factors tailored for cell culture, therapeutic research, and cell-based meat applications, produced in microalgae with an emphasis on endotoxin- and pathogen-free profiles.

Expertise Areas

  • Algal biotechnology
  • Recombinant protein production
  • Growth factor engineering
  • Cell culture media supplementation
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Key Technologies

  • Microalgae expression systems (Chlamydomonas-based)
  • Chloroplast genome expression
  • Nuclear genome expression
  • Protein engineering for stability-enhanced growth factors
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