Foldink's mColMA (Methacrylated Medical Collagen) represents a significant advancement in bioink technology, combining the well-regarded properties of GelMA bioink with the natural abundance and tissue mimicry of collagen. This unique formulation stands out due to its thermoresistance and thermoreversible gelation, facilitating easy handling and compatibility with diverse components. Enhanced with methacrylic groups, mColMA can be crosslinked using UV or visible light, depending on the choice of photoinitiators like Irgacure 2959 and LAP. This feature, along with its excellent rheological properties, printability, and cell viability, makes mColMA an ideal choice for creating bioprinted constructs that closely resemble native tissues in both function and form.
Lyophilized mColMA is easier to ship and store, and it has a longer shelf life.