Cytion Verified partner
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.
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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.
What makes Cytion different
Authenticated cell lines
Human and animal continuous cell lines, primary cells, and stem cells with matched culture media.
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The catalog spans widely used research lines and specialty models — cancer, primary, and stem cells — each supplied with a datasheet and culture guidance.
Quality-controlled and traceable
Every line is STR-profiled and mycoplasma-tested before release.
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Identity authentication and contamination screening protect the reproducibility of your experiments and ensure the purity of each culture.
Culture support and services
Matched media, reagents, and cell-culture guidance are available on request.
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The former Cell Line Services (CLS) team provides expert support to establish, expand, and bank cells for downstream assays.
Where they're strong
Cytion products and services support core cell biology and molecular research workflows
Product lines & services
Cytion provides a comprehensive portfolio of cell culture products and services designed for biomedical research
Hot products
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Quality control & documentation
Cytion provides extensive validation and quality control data for all cell products
Lead time & shipping
Shipping timelines depend on product availability and region
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