Cost Reduction Strategies for Serum-Free Media in Cultivated Meat Production
Author Information
Author(s): Quek Jun Ping, Gaffoor Azra Anwar, Tan Yu Xuan, Tan Tessa Rui Min, Chua Yu Feng, Leong Dawn Sow Zong, Ali Alif Sufiyan, Ng Say Kong
Primary Institution: Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Hypothesis
How can serum-free media (SFM) be developed more cost-effectively for cultivated meat production?
Conclusion
The review identifies various strategies to reduce the costs associated with serum-free media, which are crucial for making cultivated meat production more affordable.
Supporting Evidence
- Serum-free media currently accounts for at least 50% of variable operating costs in cultivated meat production.
- Advancements in serum-free media technology are essential for cultivated meat to reach price parity with conventional meat.
- Using food-grade materials instead of pharmaceutical-grade can significantly reduce costs.
- Genetic modifications of cell lines can potentially eliminate the need for expensive growth factors.
Takeaway
This study looks at ways to make the liquid used to grow meat cells cheaper, which is important for producing meat without animals.
Methodology
The review discusses various methodologies for developing serum-free media, including substituting fetal bovine serum with known components and using omics approaches.
Limitations
The review does not provide experimental data or specific case studies to validate the proposed strategies.
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