PhytoCellTec™
A high-tech biotechnology to cultivate cells from rare plants
Mibelle Biochemistry developed a novel technology (PCT) enabling the cultivation of cells from rare and endangered plant species. This PCT technology, based on the unique totipotency of plant cells uses the wound healing mechanism of plants. A part of a plant is wounded to induce the formation of callus cells. This wound healing tissue consists of dedifferentiated cells which are stem cells. Callus cells are harvested and cultivated in a suspension and a novel bioreactor system enables a large scale culture. To obtain the PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica cosmetic ingredient, these stem cells are harvested and homogenized at 1200 bar together with liposomes to encapsulate and stabilize oil- and water soluble components.
PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica is thus rich in epigenetic factors and metabolites which assure the longevity of cells and protect stem cells.
Advantages of PhytoCellTec™ Technology
This innovative technology developed by Mibelle Biochemistry offers the following advantages:
- Possibility to cultivate cells of rare and endangered plants while respecting the environment
- Availability of plant material independent of the season and market’s demand
- Plant material completely free of environmental pollutants and pesticides
- Constant concentrations of metabolites in the stem cells
