A new kind of oxygen carrier.
Synfera is developing an engineered protein using synthetic biology, with applications in supplementing cell culturing, tissue engineering and preservation, bioreactors, and other fields requiring oxygen.
Our technology enables higher cell densities and productivity by addressing the inherent limitations of traditional culture, at a lower price than our direct competitors.
Applications
- Cell culture supplementation
- Tissue engineering
- Tissue preservation
- Bioreactors
Built on a naturally occurring macromolecule, optimized for practical oxygen delivery.
The engineered protein leverages the unique evolutionary properties of its natural counterpart.
Equal oxygen diffusion
Naturally gradual, on-demand oxygen release based on partial pressures gives even oxygen distribution, preventing steep gradients and damaging over-oxygenation.
Protection against toxicity
Beyond oxygen delivery, the protein offers natural protection against reactive oxygen species, with free radical scavenging that reduces oxidative stress.
Increased proliferation
It improves the bioavailability of cellular iron, boosting metabolism, productivity and ultimately proliferation.
Incredible stability
A shelf life of 2-5 years under proper storage conditions makes it a practical, long-lasting product.
What comparable literature indicates.
We are generating preliminary performance results by gathering our own initial data through functional testing and piloting.
- 300%+
- increase in cell proliferation indicated in comparable literature (CHO cells)
- 50%+
- boost in recombinant production while maintaining cell viability
- 2-5 yrs
- shelf life under proper storage conditions
- 25%+
- lower price than current market alternatives at ~25 mg/L
Priced to be adopted, not piloted once.
For cell culture applications, where the ideal concentration of our product is approximately 25 mg/L, we will offer a price more than 25% below current market alternatives, significantly more affordable than existing options while remaining just as effective.
Aerus
Our first product, available to early partners.
Aerus is the first formulation of our engineered oxygen-carrying protein, supplied as a lyophilised vial for cell culture, tissue engineering and bioreactor work. Online payment is not live yet; submit a request and our team responds with a formal quote, lead time and invoice.
- Format
- Lyophilised vial
- Working concentration
- ~25 mg/L
- Shelf life
- 2-5 years
- Pricing
- Quoted per order (CAD)
We are preparing our MVP and seeking early partners.
Send a letter of interest to business@synfera.ca for more information and to discuss pilot opportunities in cell culture applications.