Custom gelatin methacryloyl bioink
GelMA Ultra
Thermal and light-responsive formulations with tunable methacryloylation and mechanics.
| Composition | Gelatin methacryloyl; porcine, bovine or fish gelatin options |
|---|---|
| Degree of methacryloylation | GelMA Ultra: 96–97%; Ultra_LOW: 30–40%; lower degrees available on demand |
| Reported formulation | 5% w/v for representative tissue-relevant stiffness and cell-culture results |
| Extrusion temperature | 20–30 °C |
| Extrusion pressure | 20–50 kPa |
| Nozzles | G22–G27 |
| Photocrosslinking | 365 nm UV or 405/525 nm visible light with suitable type I or type II photoinitiators |
| Reported mechanical result | 8.70 ± 0.12 kPa at 5% w/v |
| Reported fluid stability | Up to 21 days for 15% w/v formulations |
| Ready-to-use format | Sterile 3 and 5 mL cartridges; compatibility with the selected bioprinter to be confirmed |
| Other formats | Powder for custom formulations; custom formats on request |
Catalogue evidence
Reported properties & results
- Reported photopolymerization plateau in approximately 40 seconds
- Reported viable cell populations after 14 days at 5% w/v
- Reported differentiation over 12 days with TNNT2 and ACTN2 cardiac markers
- Reported swelling ratio approximately 19.5–20 and shape retention over 5 days
Results summarize the catalogue’s tested formulations and conditions. Confirm the protocol and formulation relevant to your experiment with MAKBY.
Technical catalogue
Source: October 2026 tissue engineering catalogue, printed page 13. Exact formulation, light dose or exposure time where applicable, storage duration and application-specific handling are available on enquiry.