Ilex Life Sciences appointed as a worldwide distributor of Metatissue® human protein-based biomaterials!

by Ian Fenna March 3, 2025

Ilex Life Sciences begins worldwide distribution of human protein-based biomaterials manufactured by Metatissue®!

Metatissue®, a Portugal-based manufacturer of innovative human protein-based biomaterials, has appointed Ilex Life Sciences as a worldwide distributor of Metatissue hPLMA products.

Metatissue was founded in 2018 by bringing together expertise from the COMPASS Research Group from CICECO, University of Aveiro. Their initial flagship product is the hPLMA - Human Methacryloyl Platelet Lysates Photopolymerizable Hydrogel: a human based, xeno-free, bioactive platelet lysates-derived platform that provides physiologically relevant microenvironments for 3D cell culture. hPLMA photopolymerizable hydrogels provide great control over gelation time and matrix stiffness, enabling researchers to create the ideal cell culture environment for their experimental needs.

A scientist removes Metatissue hPLMA from a vial in preparation for an experiment.

Metatissue human protein-based biomaterials are a welcome addition to our growing portfolio of emerging cutting-edge technologies to support 3D cell culture and bioengineering!

To learn more about the unique hPLMA platform, visit Metatissue® Human Protein-Based Biomaterials or contact us!

Ilex Life Sciences LLC is an authorized distributor of Metatissue - Biosolutions, LDA.