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Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market — Forecast(2024–2030)

Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market Overview

Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market Report Coverage

The report: “Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market Forecast (2020–2025)”, by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market.

By Product Type: Consumables and Instruments.

By Cell: Human Cell and Animal Cell.

By Technique: Filtration Based Cell Isolation, Centrifugation Based Cell Isolation and Surface Maker Based Cell Isolation.

By Application: Stem Cell Research, Cancer Research, Biomolecule Research, Vitro Diagnostics, Tissue Regeneration, Others.

By Geography: North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Rest of World (RoW).

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Key Takeaways

Geographically, North America Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market accounted for the highest revenue share in 2019 and it is poised to dominate during the forecast period 2020–2025 owing to the high demand.

The increase in the technology and awareness among customers is likely to aid in the market growth of Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market.

Detailed analysis on the Strength, Weakness and Opportunities of the prominent players operating in the market will be provided in the Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market report.

The increase in the number of chronic diseases and increase in the demand for laboratory automation are creating higher opportunities for the growth of market for the forecast period 2020–2025.

By Service Type- Segment Analysis Based on the Service Type, the Repair and Maintenance segment held the largest share in 2019 owing to the factors such as rapid increase in the use of laboratory equipment for research activities and increase in the investment by the public and the private companies. Calibration segment is estimated to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period 2020–2025. The growth in this segment is owing to the factors such as growing need for accurate and precise information, growing consciousness among customers and the government regulations.

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By End User- Segment Analysis

Based on the End User, the Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratories segment held the largest share in 2019 owing to the factors such as rapid increase in the research in drug discovery by the major companies, rapid increase in the number of diseases and growing awareness regarding health. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Companies segment is estimated to be the fastest growing segment owing to the factors such as increase in the demand for long-term treatment for chronic diseases, growing healthcare financial products and increase in the demand for generics market.

By Geography — Segment Analysis Based on the Geography, North America held the largest share in 2019. The growth in this segment is owing to the factors such as advancements in technology, rapid growth in the healthcare infrastructure and government policies supporting the developments in healthcare. Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest growing segment owing to the factors such, as rapid increase in the import of laboratory equipment, investment by the major companies in the developing nations and growing research in pharmaceutical companies.

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Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market Drivers

Rapid increase in the research activities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries.

The increase in the research activities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries owing to rapid increase in the number of diseases, well developed infrastructures and advancements in technology is estimated to enhance the growth of Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market. The increase in the demand for laboratory automation is also estimated to enhance the growth of Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market.

Government’s policies to enhance biomedical research activities.

There is a rapid increase in the initiatives and policies by the governments towards biomedical research activities owing to growing awareness among customers increase in the number of aging population and growing prevalence of chronic diseases. This led to rapid increase in the growth of Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market. Investments in the biotechnology sector and improvement in the healthcare infrastructure is also estimated to enhance the growth of the Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market.

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Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market Challenges

The shift from lab-based diagnosis to home-based testing and high cost associated with the service contracts and raw material.

The shift from lab-based diagnosis to home-based testing owing to increase in the awareness among customers, decreasing the chances of complications and advancements in technology is estimated to reduce the growth of the Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market. High costs associated with the service contracts and raw material is also said to reduce the growth of the Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market.

Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market Industry outlook: Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the Cell Isolation/Cell Separation Market. Key companies of this market are Agilent Technologies, Danaher Corporation, Pace Analytical Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, PerkinElmer Inc, Waters Corporation, Eppendorf AG, Siemens Healthineers, Abbott Laboratories, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc among others.

Acquisitions/Product Launches:

In 2020, Agilent Technologies has launched CrossLab Connect Services for Lab-wide Asset Monitoring, which is an advanced service for laboratories seeking increased visibility and control over operations.

In 2020, Waters Corporation has launched the Waters ARC HPLC System to help laboratories meet quality and production targets and for routine testing in the pharmaceutical, food, academic and materials market.

Schwann cells surround neurons, keeping them alive and occasionally encasing them in a myelin sheath. To learn more about them, keep reading.

The neural crest is the embryological source of Schwann cells. They act as the primary glial cells of the peripheral nervous system (PNS), myelinating peripheral nerves and supplying axons with nutrients and insulation. 

Conduction velocity along the axon is accelerated by myelination, enabling saltatory conduction of impulses. Nonmyelinating Schwann cells still offer trophic support and cushioning to the unmyelinated axons even though they do not wrap axons to improve conduction.

When it comes to cell separation, stop losing your precious samples to outdated processes! Let’s find out about the innovative cell separation technology. 

Structure of Schwann Cells

Numerous Schwann cells are required to myelinate the length of an axon because each Schwann cell contributes to one myelin sheath on a peripheral axon, and a different Schwann cell creates each subsequent myelin sheath. The central nervous system's (CNS) myelinating cell, the oligodendrocyte, forms myelin sheaths for numerous surrounding axons, in contrast to this arrangement.

Unlike oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells are surrounded by a basal lamina. Nodes of Ranvier, or gaps of about 1 micrometer, exist between adjacent myelin sheaths. The node, the site of saltatory conduction, contains a concentration of voltage-gated sodium channels. In densely myelinated neurons, Schmidt-Lanterman incisures are cytoplasmic outpouchings that disrupt compact myelin.

The function of Schwann Cells

The PNS's myelinating cell and the peripheral neurons' support cells are both Schwann cells. By concentrically wrapping its plasma membrane around the inner axon, a Schwann cell creates a myelin sheath. The inner turn of the glial cell membrane spirals around the axon to add membrane layers, or lamellae, to the myelin sheath while the nucleus stays fixed. 

Extremely high levels of lipids can be found in the plasma membrane of Schwann cells, and cholesterol plays a crucial role in the construction of the myelin sheath. The axon segment is protected by the compact myelin sheath, which also increases conduction velocity and significantly lowers membrane capacitance. The survival and maturation of Schwann cell precursors depend on neuregulin-type III expression on axons, and the amount of neuregulin present on the axon surface determines the degree of myelination.

Axons are also given energy metabolites by Schwann cells, which shuttle them through monocarboxylate transports that are located on the axon's surface and inside the Schwann cell. In response to PNS axon damage and axon regeneration, Schwann cells are essential. 

Wallerian degeneration will happen away from the area of injury. When the distal axon segment dies, Schwann cells and then macrophages clear the contents of the dead cells and encourage axon regeneration.

Pluribeads For Schwann Cell Separation

Pluribead is one such cell separation technology that helps in the gentle and safe isolation of Schwann cells. Unusual cell separation technology called PluriBead operates devoid of any magnetic components. The process is easy: Your pluriBeads (which contain bound target cells) are sieved through a strainer; the pluriBeads containing your target cells remain on top while the unwanted cells pass through. You are prepared with your target cells after detaching.

Cell Separation Industry Overview

 The global cell separation market size is expected to reach USD 25.8 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 18.8% from 2021 to 2028. Growing focus on biomolecule and cancer research, and rising incidence of chronic and infectious diseases, including the outbreak of COVID-19, are major factors contributing towards the growth of the market. Cell separation products are widely used by researchers and healthcare professionals for the development and production of novel therapies such as gene therapies and regenerative medicines. Continuous technological advancements and the introduction of more efficient products by key players have significantly supported the market growth.

 Cell Separation Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global cell separation market on the basis of product, cell type, technique, application, end use, and region:

 Based on the Product Insights, the market is segmented into consumables, instruments.

In 2020, the consumables segment dominated the market for cell separation and accounted for the largest revenue share of 62.3%. This segment held the largest market share due to repeated purchases of consumables.

This segment held the largest market share due to repeated purchases of consumables. In addition, rising investments in R&D by biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies for the development of advanced biologics including monoclonal antibodies and vaccines are also driving the segment.

The instruments segment is estimated to exhibit a lucrative growth rate during the forecast period, due to product advancements. 

Technological advancement in instruments provides efficient cell separation in research, diagnostics, and therapeutics application.

The industry for instruments is anticipated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. However, the high cost of instruments is expected to restrain the market growth.

 Based on the Cell Type Insights, the market is segmented into human, animal.

The human cell segment dominated the market for cell separation and held the largest revenue share of 44.8% in 2020.

Rising focus on human and cancer research and varied applications of isolated human cells in biopharmaceuticals development, clinical trials, and research are among the major factors contributing to its largest share.

Moreover, favorable reimbursement policies pertaining to personalized medicine in developed countries further boost the demand for human cell isolation.

The animal cells segment is anticipated to exhibit a lucrative growth rate during the forecast period.

The growing focus of government, private, and healthcare companies on new drug discoveries and development is a key factor driving the segment growth.

Drug discovery and development involve animal cells' use to examine efficacy, the pharmacokinetics of new drug molecules, and preliminary toxicity.

 Based on the Technique Insights, the market is segmented into centrifugation, surface marker, filtration.

The centrifugation segment dominated the market for cell separation and held the largest revenue share of 42.7% in 2020. This is due to the extensive usage of this technique by academic institutes, research laboratories, and biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies.

Centrifugation is one of the most important steps in cell isolation. Density gradient centrifugation and differential centrifugation are most commonly used for cell isolation.

Density gradient centrifugation makes use of molecular weights of the particles to be separated, whereas differential centrifugation makes use of a lysate to break cell membranes to separate them.

The surface marker and filtration segments are expected to witness significant growth in the near future. Rising investments in manufacturing infrastructure by companies and product advancements are prime factors supporting the growth of this segment.

Manufacturers are engaged in the usage of advanced filtration system surface markers for production and research processes to ensure a better quality of the end product.

 Based on the Application Insights, the market is segmented into biomolecule isolation, cancer research, stem cell research, tissue regeneration, in vitro diagnostics, therapeutics.

The biomolecule isolation segment dominated the market for cell separation and accounted for the highest revenue share of 30.8% in 2020.

The growing focus on the production of biopharmaceuticals, including biosimilar, monoclonal antibodies, and recombinant proteins, is the most predominant factor contributing to its highest share. Also, increasing government funding for new drug development propels the market growth.

The cancer research and stem cell research segments are projected to exhibit lucrative growth over the study period. Rising investment in cell-based research by companies and research laboratories is a key factor that can be attributed to the segment growth.

Several public-private organizations are investing heavily in cancer research owing to the increasing global incidence of cancer, thus, driving the demand for innovative separation solutions.

 Based on the End-use Insights, the market is segmented into research laboratories and institutes, hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, cell banks, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies.

The research laboratories and institutes segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 43.9% in 2020 and is expected to hold its position throughout the study period.

This can be attributed to increasing R&D initiatives by research institutions to develop novel therapies in oncology and neuroscience. The growing number of research institutes and laboratories across the globe is also anticipated to be a major driver of the segment. 

For instance, in April 2017, the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) opened a new Research Institute in Manhattan, which is focused on conducting the most advanced stem cell.

The biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies segment exhibited significant growth over the forecast period due to increasing R&D investment by these companies for the development of new products.

 Cell Separation Regional Outlook

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 Key Companies Profile & Market Share Insights

Key players are engaged in organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product development, collaborations, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to garner high market share.

 Some prominent players in the global Cell Separation market include:

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Danaher

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Cytiva

Terumo Corporation

STEMCELL Technologies Inc.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Merck KGaA

Any cell biologist can benefit from learning the fundamental methods of cell isolation. Everything you need to know about cell separation is right here.

The study of individual cells sheds light on their unique roles and functions within the human body. Scientists can use and learn from certain cells if they are able to pinpoint exactly what they do.

Cell enrichment is a major driving force behind the push for personalized medicines and the ability to treat large populations with effective generalized methods.

What methods are used to isolate cells?

The three methods listed below are typically used for cell separation:

·         Negative selection

·         Positive selection

·         Depletion

The context of your experiment should dictate the methodology you employ.

Cell Separation by Negative Selection

Negative selection happens when one cell type is left unaffected after undesirable cell types are labeled with affinity molecules, such as antibodies or proteins, that target particular cell markers or populations. The unaltered cell sample is subsequently saved for future use.

Cell Separation by Positive Selection

Positive selection occurs when the removal mechanism targets the desired cell type and keeps it for use in later processes. By selectively targeting the desired cell population with an affinity molecule that recognizes the desired cell population's surface marker, unwanted cells are left in the sample.

Cell Depletion

The third and simplest method for removing a specific cell type from a biological sample is cell depletion. Red blood cells (RBCs) or dead cells are two examples of a single common contaminant that this method is frequently used to remove in large quantities. If a sample is heavily contaminated with leftover RBCs following the cell enrichment procedure, RBC depletion kits can be used to further purify it.

Positive vs. Negative Selection

The context of the experiment will have a significant impact on the decision between positive and negative selection. If the target cell has a very distinct selection marker on its surface, positive selection may result in a higher purity product than negative selection.

Negative selection will eliminate unwanted cells more quickly without affecting the enriched population if your selection markers are ambiguous and you intend to run downstream assays on your isolated cells.

Choosing the Best Cell Separation Method

The cell enrichment method you ought to employ greatly depends on your circumstances. It might be acceptable to spend more time and money on a more complex set of equipment if you work for a big company or lab with lots of funding and strict cell sorting requirements.

Some cell populations can only be separated using specific techniques, whereas other cell populations can be separated using one technique more easily than another. A lot of hassle can be avoided by doing your research on the best product for your unique needs when it comes to maintaining cell viability for use in downstream applications.

The cheapest and quickest method for single-cell isolations that maintains cell health with high throughput is Pluriselect's products. It is also the fastest and most economical method.

Pluribead is the best choice for speed, ease, and maintaining cell health and physiology whether you're looking to further purify your sample after using another method or carry out straightforward cell separation procedures in the most effective way. Numerous research projects have already benefited from our products.

Cell separation techniques are essential in many basic biological studies and even in clinical settings. Let’s explore the different approaches. 

Individual cell study provides insight into their specific functions and roles within the human body. Knowing exactly what certain cells do enables scientists to harness and learn from them. Cell separation is a major driving force behind the push for personalized medicines and the ability to treat large populations with effective generalized methods.

Different Types Of Cell Isolation

Cell separation methods typically take one of the three approaches listed below:

1.   NegativeSelection

2.   PositiveSelection

3.   Depletion

The method you use should be determined by the context of your experiment.

NegativeSelection

Negative selection occurs when undesirable cell types are labeled with affinity molecules such as antibodies or proteins that target specific cell markers or populations and then removed, leaving only one cell type unaffected. The untouched cell sample is then collected for later use.

Positive Selection

When the cell type of interest is targeted by the removal mechanism and retained for downstream applications, this is referred to as positive selection. This method involves targeting the desired cell population with an affinity molecule specific to the cell's surface marker, leaving unwanted cells in the sample.

Cell Depletion

Cell depletion is the third and simplest method for removing a single cell type from a biological sample. This method is commonly used to remove large amounts of a single common contaminant, such as red blood cells (RBCs) or dead cells. RBC depletion kits can be used to further purify a sample if it is heavily saturated with residual RBCs after the cell separation process.

Positive vs. Negative Selection

The choice between positive and negative selection will be heavily influenced by the context of the experiment. Positive selection can provide higher purity than negative selection if the target cell has a very clear selection marker on its surface. If your selection markers are unclear and you plan to perform downstream assays on your isolated cells, negative selection will remove unwanted cells faster without affecting the enriched population.

Choosing the Best Cell Separation Method

The cell separation technique you should use is heavily dependent on your situation. If you work for a large organization or laboratory with extensive funding and stringent cell sorting requirements, it may be acceptable to invest more time and money in a more complex set of machinery.

Some cell populations can only be separated using certain methods, while others are easier to separate using one method over another. When it comes to preserving cell viability for downstream applications, doing research on the best product for your specific needs can save you a lot of trouble.

When it comes to the most cost-effective and time-efficient method for single-cell type isolations, the cheapest and quickest method that maintains cell health with high throughput is Pluriselect’s products.

Whether you are looking to further purify your sample after using another method or perform simple cell separation procedures in the most efficient way, Pluribead is the best option for speed, ease, and maintaining cell health and physiology. Our products have already helped a multitude of research efforts.