Cytion

Cytion is a global cell bank specializing in authenticated human and animal cell lines, providing high-quality, contamination-free cell culture solutions for life science research

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Overview

Cytion is a leading cell repository founded in the late 1990s (formerly known as Cell Line Services, CLS), dedicated to providing high-quality, authenticated cell lines for life science research. The company specializes in human and animal cell culture systems, offering contamination-free and genetically verified cell lines to ensure reliable experimental outcomes. Cytion maintains a large catalog of over 800–1,200 well-characterized cell lines, including cancer models, primary cells, and stem cells used across biomedical research. A key strength is its focus on rigorous authentication and quality control, including mycoplasma testing, STR profiling, and contamination screening. Cytion serves academic institutions, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical organizations globally, supporting research in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and drug discovery.

Cell-based research, disease modeling, and reproducible cell culture experiments

Detailed authentication data, cell characterization reports, and culture protocols available

Custom cell culture services, authentication testing, and cell line development support

Key techniques

Cytion products and services support core cell biology and molecular research workflows

Cell Culture Primary Cell Isolation Stem Cell Research 3D Cell Culture / Spheroids Cell-Based Assays STR Profiling Mycoplasma Testing Cell Authentication

Product lines

Cytion provides a comprehensive portfolio of cell culture products and services designed for biomedical research

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Capabilities

Cytion integrates cell banking, authentication technologies, and cell culture expertise to deliver reliable biological models

  • Cell line authentication (STR profiling)
  • Mycoplasma and contamination testing
  • Cell culture scale-up
  • Custom cell preparation and storage services

All cell lines undergo rigorous authentication and contamination testing, ensuring genetic integrity and reproducibility

QC & documentation

Cytion provides extensive validation and quality control data for all cell products

Certificates of Analysis available for cell lines

Material Safety Data Sheets available

Cells are validated through STR profiling, contamination testing, and identity verification to ensure reliability

Lead time & shipping

Shipping timelines depend on product availability and region

Many cell lines are available for rapid dispatch, including next-day shipping in some regions

Cryogenic shipping (dry ice / liquid nitrogen)

Global distribution network ensuring cell viability

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