Serum-free media drive lipid accumulation in porcine satellite cells intended for cultivated meat

Sustainable Food Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Anupam Abraham, Marc Auguet-Lara, Stig Skrivergaard, Margrethe Therkildsen, Martin Krøyer Rasmussen, J.F. Young
DOI: 10.1039/d5fb00572h
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Abstract

Reducing/removing serum significantly increases lipid accumulation in cultivated porcine muscle cells relative to 10% FBS. Monounsaturated and poly-C18 unsaturated fatty acids further amplify this effect, yielding the highest cellular lipid levels.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Meat and Animal Product Quality Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact Adipose Tissue and Metabolism

Publication details

Journal / source
Sustainable Food Technology
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
1801–1812
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN