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3D tissue modelling system - RAFT (Real Architecture for 3D Tissue).

RAFT (Real Architecture for 3D Tissue) is a new 3D tissue modelling system to enable scientists to create complex 3D tissue models from collagen, in a convenient, simple-to-use format.

Developed by TAP in collaboration with leading tissue engineering academics, RAFT combines a novel patented process with a workstation and a range of consumables for making multi-cellular 3D tissue constructs rapidly, simply and reproducibly.

The RAFT process:

	Using the RAFT 3D tissue modelling system, it takes less than one hour to create a strong 3D tissue construct with a high concentration of cells and collagen.
	To learn more, view the RAFT process animation which provides a simulation of the process - from experiment preparation, set up and incubation, through to the creation of the final construct.
	View the RAFT 3D tissue modelling system process animation

RAFT automates:

Rapidly produces 3D tissue constructs (less than 1 hour)
Uses collagen (the major component of extracellular matrix) - the ideal material for forming 3D tissues
Enables up to 24 tissue constructs to be produced simultaneously
Offers a choice of consumable formats – tissues can be made in standard wells or permeable membrane inserts for barrier assays or culture at an air/liquid interface
Supports complex cell co-culture, the tissue surface can be embossed with topology to mimic cells’ microenvironment, and then a different cell type cultured on the tissue surface

RAFT 3D tissue modelling system offers:

Creates a more realistic, ‘natural environment’ for scientists to study complex cell behaviour
Allows scientists to work with a wide range of complex 3D tissue models
Enables production of consistent, reproducible 3D tissue models using simple equipment
Makes efficient use of scarce primary cells and maintains differentiated phenotype
Improves lab productivity, with minimal time needed to produce multiple tissues for multiple experiments

RAFT enables production of standardised, defined 3D culture conditions, in simple-to-use format.

Applications include:

Compound screening
Cell Biology
Safety pharmacology
Tissue engineering

For more information on RAFT:

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