SoloHill® Star-Plus ACF 500g

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SoloHill® Star-Plus ACF 500g
 

Star-Plus microcarriers are fabricated from a cross-linked, modified polystyrene core. They feature a covalently modified, positively charged surface that promotes rapid cell attachment and enhanced growth of various adherent cell types across multiple media formulations. Star-Plus microcarriers support animal component-free (ACF), protein-free, and chemically defined cell culture applications..

  • Positively charged surface promotes rapid cell attachment and growth.
  • Compatible with animal component-free (ACF) workflows
  • Suitable for fast-growing Vero cells and primary cells, including fibroblasts and stem cells.
  • Maintains high cell viability and critical quality attributes.

The microcarrier beads are supplied in a bottle and should be autoclaved before use.

Article number: 
SP-221-070
Piece
1
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SoloHill® Star-Plus ACF 500g
SoloHill® Star-Plus ACF 500g

Star-Plus microcarriers are fabricated from a cross-linked, modified polystyrene core. They feature a covalently modified, positively charged surface that promotes rapid cell attachment and enhanced growth of various adherent cell types across multiple media formulations. Star-Plus microcarriers support animal component-free (ACF), protein-free, and chemically defined cell culture applications..

  • Positively charged surface promotes rapid cell attachment and growth.
  • Compatible with animal component-free (ACF) workflows
  • Suitable for fast-growing Vero cells and primary cells, including fibroblasts and stem cells.
  • Maintains high cell viability and critical quality attributes.

The microcarrier beads are supplied in a bottle and should be autoclaved before use.

Item No.:
SP-221-070
Number of pieces
1

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Sartorius SoloHill® Microcarriers

SoloHill® Microcarriers provide a cost-effective solution for scaling up adherent cell-based biopharmaceutical processes, from viral vaccines and vectors to stem cell cultures.They provide a large surface area for high-cell-density cultures in both small-scale and large-scale stirred-tank bioreactor (STR) systems. Their spherical, solid-core design eliminates the need for lengthy swelling or equilibration steps before use and enables efficient harvesting of cells or cell-derived products.

SoloHill® Microcarriers are available in multiple product formats including bottles and pre-sterilized Microcarrier Delivery System (MDS) bags for direct, aseptic bioreactor connection.

SoloHill Animal Component-Free Microcarriers

Sartorius offers four types of high-performing, certified animal component-free SoloHill® microcarriers - Plastic, Plastic-Plus, Star-Plus, and Hillex® II - for users who require fully serum-free media and animal product‑free processes. Their tailored surface and physical properties promote efficient cell attachment and robust growth in chemically defined environments.

Cell Therapy, Vaccines & Cell-Derived Biologics

Microcarriers support customers from early process development through commercial manufacturing. Relevant applications and cell types include:
  • Cell therapy: Expansion of stem cells, including MSCs, and production of cell-secreted products such as MSC-derived exosomes for therapeutic applications.
  • Vaccines: Production of human and veterinary vaccines using adherent cell systems, including Vero, MDCK, MRC-5, and CEF cells.

Dimensions

  • Size Range (µm)
    125 - 212 µm

Materials of Construction

  • Protein Coated (yes/no)
    No

Physicochemical Information

  • Area/gram (cm²/g)
    360 cm²/g
  • Relative Density
    1.022 - 1.030
  • Surface Charge (yes/no)
    Yes

Product Information

  • Brand
    SoloHill®
  • Generation
    Star-Plus

Sterility/Purity

  • Purity
    Non-sterile