[Raleigh, NC] – Jellatech, a pioneering biotechnology company using cellular agriculture to produce bio-identical human collagen, is proud to announce its feature in this month’s Medical Insights newsletter under the section Startups Fuel Medical Aesthetics Innovation. The article highlights Jellatech’s innovative advancements in sustainable, scalable, and ethical collagen production.
Jellatech leverages cell culture techniques to replicate what naturally occurs in our bodies to produce human type I collagen. The company’s platform supports critical biomedical applications, tissue regeneration, injectable aesthetics, cell and gene therapy, and therapeutic solutions. This technology ensures a consistent and reliable collagen supply while addressing sustainability and ethical concerns.
“Currently, human collagen is sourced from cadavers, foreskin, or placenta — methods that are inconsistent, limited in supply, and not ideal for scalability,” said Jellatech CEO Stephanie Michelsen. “Using technology developed for bovine collagen, we pivoted to producing lab-grown human collagen. This approach provides a cleaner, higher-yield, and more cost-effective alternative while eliminating reliance on donor-derived materials.”
Michelsen further highlighted the diverse potential of human collagen:
- Medical Aesthetics: Practitioners can use it in injectables and dermal fillers, offering better integration and longer-lasting results compared to hyaluronic acid.
- Regenerative Medicine: Critical for tissue regeneration, wound healing, and even 3D printing of organs.
- Therapeutics and Beyond: Companies working on hair regrowth and other therapies are incorporating Jellatech’s collagen to enhance integration and outcomes.
“With human collagen production currently limited to research settings and exorbitantly expensive, our goal is to make it widely accessible, reduce costs, and deliver better outcomes,” added Michelsen.As featured in Medical Insights, Jellatech is at the forefront of addressing the biomedical industry’s greatest hurdle — a consistent and scalable supply of functional human collagen. Read the full article here: Medical Insights Newsletter.
