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Last Updated: 06/05/2026

Qkine

Cambridge
Founded 2016
High-purity animal-free growth factors and cytokines for cell culture

Qkine is a biotechnology company manufacturing recombinant growth factors and cytokines for stem cell, organoid and regenerative medicine research.

Proteins are produced in E. coli using animal-free methods, with engineered variants available offering improved thermostability and extended bioactivity in culture.

The portfolio also includes attachment factors and biomarkers, supporting applications in cellular agriculture, organ-on-a-chip and bioprinting.

Customers include academic research institutions and biopharma companies worldwide.