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WALTHAM, MA — August 7, 2025 — Captivate Bio, a leading supplier of innovative cell culture solutions, is pleased to announce the official availability of PLUS™ Human Platelet Lysate (HPL) products from Compass Biomedical through The Captivate Bio Access Program.
PLUS™ HPL, is a family of xeno-free, human-derived growth supplements designed to support the expansion of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), immune cells, and other primary human cells. With a robust safety profile, US GMP-grade manufacturing, large batch sizes, and cryobags for complex workflows, PLUS HPL is ideal for large-scale cell production and clinical research.
“As the one of the largest HPL manufacturers in the world, we are excited to add the PLUS™ portfolio to our Access Program in supporting the life science community with access to reliable, large-lots of human-based alternatives to fetal bovine serum through our partnership with Compass Biomedical,” said Tanya Potcova, CEO of Captivate Bio. “With the addition of HPL in bags, this product line underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, unique, and scalable solutions for cell therapy and regenerative medicine applications.”
Available in RUO or GMP-grades, all PLUS HPL products including HPL in cryobags are now available for immediate order on www.captivatebio.com. Bulk quantities, custom documentation support, including IFU, Certificates of Analysis, and a Drug Master File (DMF) are also available.
The Captivate Bio Access Program is a new initiative that brings together similar industry suppliers who are looking to access new channels, distribution support, and offer customers a one-stop supplier for primary and secondary reagents for advancing cell-based research, together.
For more information about the PLUS™ HPL product portfolio or The Captivate Bio Access Program, contact Captivate Bio at orders@captivatebio.com or call (617) 607-4017.
Captivate Bio is a scientific solutions provider offering best-in-class customer service, high-quality cell culture products, and media manufacturing services to the stem cell research and therapeutic industries. Their current products include classical media, salt solutions, human platelet lysate, animal sera, cytokines and growth factors, and small molecule kits including the very first CET Cocktail pack for those working with MSCs, hPSCs, NK cells, T cells, and more.
Captivate Bio’s services include product fulfillment and distribution services for industry partners, custom reagent sourcing (research and clinical-grade reagents), and custom media manufacturing. Captivate Bio is located just outside Boston, Massachusetts.
For more information, visit www.captivatebio.com or follow-on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Captivate BioLori Oakes, Managing Partner(617) 607-4017lori@captivatebio.com
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