Bioscience

Gelatin: A Key Ingredient in Biomedicine

One of the most versatile excipients used in bioscience is gelatin. It has been utilized as a hydrocolloid in various biomedical applications due to its natural biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-antigenicity, plasticity and versatile, thermo-reversable gel properties.

Gelatin and Bioscience: A Crucial Connection

Despite its valuable properties, however, the use of traditionally manufactured gelatin in biomedicine faces challenges due to the natural potential presence of endotoxins (lipopolysaccharides). Human exposure to endotoxins can trigger immune responses, leading to tissue inflammation, increased sensitivity to other allergens and, in severe cases, fatal shock. As such, in pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare environments, endotoxin control is crucial to ensure product safety and patient well-being. With MEDELLAPRO® and VACCIPRO®, GELITA offers specialized gelatins and collagen peptides of pharmaceutical grade that are endotoxin-controlled and highly suitable for use in innovative biomedical applications such as 3D bioprinting,medical devices, vaccine stabilization and the production of artificial meat.

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3D Bioprinting

Revolutionizing Medicine with Gelatin-Based Innovations

The field of 3D bioprinting is driving significant advancements in regenerative medicine by enabling the precise fabrication of biological tissues and organ structures.

Vaccine Stabilization

Safeguarding Efficacy

The efficacy of vaccines depends not only on their active components but also on their stability. To ensure this, stabilizing agents are used—most commonly gelatin or its hydrolysate—due to their proven compatibility, safety, and functionality in vaccine formulations.

Medical Devices

Saving and Improving Lives

The development of medical devices requires materials that are biocompatible, flexible, and biodegradable. As a naturally derived hydrocolloid, gelatin offers unique properties that make it ideal for a broad range of biomedical applications.

Cultured Meat

A Smart and Safe Alternative

Cultured meat offers a solution for global food shortages and the environmental impact of traditional meat production. Made from animal-derived cells that are grown in vitro, it is real meat.

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GELITA® Pharmaceutical Grade Gelatin

GELITA® Pharmaceutical Grade Gelatin is a excipient solution engineered to meet the highest demands in modern drug development and healthcare innovation.

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Medical Devices

Saving and Improving Lives

The development of medical devices requires materials that are biocompatible, flexible, and biodegradable. As a naturally derived hydrocolloid, gelatin offers unique properties that make it ideal for a broad range of biomedical applications.

3D Bioprinting

Revolutionizing Medicine with Gelatin-Based Innovations

The field of 3D bioprinting is driving significant advancements in regenerative medicine by enabling the precise fabrication of biological tissues and organ structures.

Cultured Meat

A Smart and Safe Alternative

Cultured meat offers a solution for global food shortages and the environmental impact of traditional meat production. Made from animal-derived cells that are grown in vitro, it is real meat.

Vaccine Stabilization

Safeguarding Efficacy

The efficacy of vaccines depends not only on their active components but also on their stability. To ensure this, stabilizing agents are used—most commonly gelatin or its hydrolysate—due to their proven compatibility, safety, and functionality in vaccine formulations.

Fast Release Capsules

Next Level Dissolution

With many medicines, users want a reliably fast mode of action. Here, the correct choice of softgel capsule gelatin is vital. RAPISOL® impresses with rapid dissolution even under difficult conditions.

Enteric Capsules

Efficient, Natural, and Premium-Quality

Enteric capsules protect sensitive ingredients on their way through the stomach and only dissolve in the small intestine so that the active ingredients are optimally utilised. They also reduce the unpleasant aftertaste of fish oil, for example.

Leaker Reduction

Optimize Softgel Production in One Easy Step

By switching to the appropriate gelatin, manufacturers can enjoy significant reductions in leakers, lower processing costs and higher quality end products.

Improved Capsule Stability

Longer Shelf Life and Reliable Fill-Release Performance

Softgel capsules are among the most popular dosage forms for food supplements and OTC products. However, they can only be efficient if they dissolve effectively. The RXL® portfolio ensures this by protecting capsules from crosslinking.