Investigations into cyanobacteria, plant, and insect protein extracts as serum-replacement supplements for the expansion of cells for cultivated meat
William Gordon-Petrovskii, Georgie Hurst, Zara Dodhia, Paul Cameron, Michael Sulu, Gary J. Lye, Mariana Petronela Hanga
This paper tests cyanobacteria, plant, and insect protein extracts as serum replacements in cell culture media for cultivated meat, finding spirulina extract supports mouse myoblast growth better than controls.
bioRxiv · Jan 30, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering