PeptiMatrix hydrogels provide a tuneable, defined 3D platform for studying mechanotransduction. By precisely controlling stiffness and bioactive cues, they help reveal how cells sense mechanical signals and activate pathways bridging the gap between simple models and native tissue mechanics.
#cells
Posts by PeptiMatrix
🧠 Better brain models need better environments. PeptiMatrix hydrogels enable defined, tuneable 3D cultures that better mimic neural tissue, boosting relevance and reproducibility in research and drug discovery.
📄 144072129.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144072...
Hydrogels are transforming organ-on-a-chip tech 🧬
From mimicking real tissue environments to improving drug screening and disease modelling, peptide hydrogels are helping researchers move faster and more ethically.
Next-gen tools for next-gen science.
#Biotech #Hydrogels #OrganOnChip #Science
As the UK moves toward phasing out animal testing, scientists need ethical, scalable alternatives.
Animal-free hydrogels deliver:
- Reproducibility
- Ethical research
- Better control
- Faster innovation
Time to rethink research tools.
www.peptimatrix.com
#Biotech #LifeSciences #EthicalScience
PeptiMatrix gel’s high transparency enables clear, high-resolution imaging with minimal background interference. Its uniform structure reduces light scattering, making it ideal for microscopy and live-cell analysis.
www.peptimatrix.com
#Biomaterials #Hydrogels #Imaging #Microscopy #LifeSciences
Switching to our animal-free hydrogel is quick and straightforward.
Explore our user-friendly 3D cell culture protocol here:
144072129.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144072...
Learn more here: www.peptimatrix.com
#3DCellCulture #AnimalFree #Hydrogel #CellBiology #TissueEngineering
Delighted to have attended the 2nd Cambridge Human Organoid Symposium & connect with the amazing organoid research community!
Organoids need defined matrices. PeptiMatrix™ offers fully synthetic, animal-free hydrogels with tuneable 3D environments—perfect for organoid culture
www.peptimatrix.com
🔬 Independent study published in Frontiers in Toxicology evaluates animal-free hydrogels for HepaRG liver models in 3D and organ-on-chip systems.
Results highlight strong performance of PeptiMatrix under perfusion.
Read the paper:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/tox...
#organoids #3Dcellculture
Looking for transparent gels for your cell culture? PeptiMatrix gels are fully transparent and ready to support your 3D models
learn more: www.peptimatrix.com
email us: info@peptimatrix.com
#3DCellCulture #PeptideHydrogels #Organoids #StemCells #TissueEngineering #LabTech
PeptiMatrix will be exhibiting at the 2nd Cambridge Human Organoid Symposium (13 March 2026, Cambridge).
Come chat animal-free peptide hydrogels & organoid research with us!
#PeptiMatrix #CHOS2026 #Organoids #StemCellResearch #3DCellCulture
Switching to PeptiMatrix gels is simple!
Our ready-to-use gels follow a straightforward protocol, so you can get started without hassle.
Learn more: www.peptimatrix.com/knowledge-base
#animalfree #hydrogels #cellculture #organoids #research #stemcells #protocols
🔬 Cells sense mechanics via mechanotransduction, influencing growth & differentiation.
PeptiMatrix™ hydrogels offer tuneable stiffness, 3D structure & biofunctionalization — perfect for studying how physical forces shape cell behaviour.
#Mechanobiology #3DCellCulture #Hydrogels #cancer #oncology
100% Animal-Free Cell Culture
PeptiMatrix™ hydrogels provide a human-relevant, reproducible microenvironment—biologically relevant, batch consistent, ready-to-use, and customisable.
#AnimalFree #CellCulture #3Rs #Biotech #SustainableScience
We’re at Frontiers in Stem Cell Innovation 2026 at the Babraham Institute!
Our BD Manager, Dr. Dammy Olayanju, is there. Say hi and chat peptide hydrogels, stem cells, and organoid research.
www.peptimatrix.com
#StemCells #Organoids #iPSCs #DrugDiscovery #Hydrogels
Looking for quick answers or how-to guides?
Check out the PeptiMatrix Knowledge Base:
www.peptimatrix.com/knowledge-base
🧠 Brain research in 3D! PeptiMatrix peptide hydrogels give neurons the support they need to form realistic networks.
Read the full application note: 144072129.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144072...
#3DCellCulture #Neuroscience #Biotech
Why peptide-based matrices matter in 3D cell culture:
Defined ECM cues + tuneable mechanics = better cell behaviour and more reproducible 3D models. They’re especially powerful for advanced systems like organoids.
What matrix challenges have you faced in 3D culture?
#3DCellCulture #Biomaterials
Why do hydrogels matter in organ-on-a-chip platforms?
Because biology is 3D.
Peptide hydrogels enable nutrient flow, realistic disease modelling, and more physiologically relevant in vitro systems. PeptiMatrix hydrogels are animal-free, reproducible, and built for innovation.
#OrgansOnChips
Exciting MRC funded PhD opportunity to develop an animal free 3D brain model with UoN, UoB and PeptiMatrix. Great project for anyone interested in stem cells and drug discovery.
Apply by 9 Jan 2026: more.bham.ac.uk/mrc-aim/phd-...
Just dropped! Our new post on “Animal-Free Hydrogels: Building the Future of Predictive, Ethical Drug Discovery.”
A major step forward for science and compassion.
Link: www.peptimatrix.com/blog
#DrugDiscovery #EthicalResearch #Innovation #animalfree #cellculture
We’re heading to the MSCA 13th Annual Scientific Meeting on 3 Dec at Keele University!
Connect with Dr John Curd & Dr Dammy Olayanju to learn how PeptiMatrix hydrogels support animal-free stem cell and 3D cell cultures.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
#MSCA #StemCells #PeptiMatrix
🔬✨ Momentum is building for a more human-relevant, ethical future in research!
The UK’s new £75m strategy to replace animals in science marks a decisive shift toward modern, predictive models.
Read our thoughts below 👇
🔗 www.peptimatrix.com/post/the-uks...
🚨 New blog post alert!! 🚨
We've posted a quick review of a new study testing animal free hydrogels in static and organ on a chip liver models, including PeptiMatrix.
Read it here: www.peptimatrix.com/post/goodbye...
#AnimalFreeScience #OrganOnChip #LiverModels #Hydrogels
No complex prep. No hassle.
PeptiMatrix™ makes 3D cell culture easy, reproducible & ready for research.
Mix → Culture → Analyse.
#LifeSciences #3DCellCulture #Lifesciences #stemcells #organoids #hydrogels #biotech #cancerresearch #animalfree
Great to see this new paper from Katharina Nitsche and colleagues exploring animal-free ECMs for liver models. PeptiMatrix performed strongly under flow, showing CYP3A4 inducibility at 7.5 mg/mL.
Read more 👉 www.frontiersin.org/journals/tox...
#PeptiMatrix #NAMs #3DCellCulture #LiverOnAChip
At PeptiMatrix, we believe innovation should align with ethics.
Animal-free cultures bring reproducibility, safety, and scalability — no compromise needed. 🌱
Learn more: www.peptimatrix.com or email: info@peptimatrix.com
#Biotech #AnimalFreeScience #ResearchInnovation #cellculture
Following the launch of the UK Stem Cell Network, we’re showcasing how hydrogels like #PeptiMatrix™ advance stem cell research.
Hydrogels provide a 3D microenvironment that:
🔹 Maintains pluripotency
🔹 Guides differentiation
🔹 Supports organoid growth
👉 peptimatrix.com
info@peptimatrix.com
Wonderful
We’re at the Inaugural UK Stem Cell Network Meeting in Manchester (16–17 Sept 2025)! 🧬
Come meet Dr John Curd & Elena Montero Bragado from PeptiMatrix™ to learn about animal-free 3D cell culture with our next-gen peptide hydrogels.
#StemCells #3DCellCulture #UKSCN
PeptiMatrix is at the ICT Research Away Day in Bradford (Sept 11)!
Catch Dr. Dammy Olayanju to learn how peptide hydrogels are powering animal-free 3D cell culture.
#CancerResearch #3DCellCulture #AnimalFree