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CleanCure™ CYX

Hybrid module • Soft-to-mid mechanical profile • Dose-dependent performance

CleanCure™ CYX is a hybrid module within the CleanCure™ platform based on gelatin functionalized with cinnamate groups. It is engineered to produce soft-to-mid stiffness hydrogels when combined with the active core component, CleanCure™ CM3X. Under 365 nm exposure, CYX does not provide an immediate mechanical reinforcement effect; instead, it offers a response profile that is highly dependent on exposure dose and illumination window — a key advantage for precision patterning and fine process control.

In practical applications, CYX is well suited for engineering microenvironments where softness, gentle three-dimensional support, and controlled processing are prioritized over maximum stiffness. It is particularly valuable for epithelial and mucosal tissue models, where excessive mechanical rigidity may be undesirable.

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Description

Key Features:

  • Soft-to-mid mechanical profile under tested 365 nm conditions
  • Mechanical behavior strongly dependent on exposure dose and illumination parameters
  • Well suited for soft, biomimetic 3D microenvironments
  • Designed for photoinitiator-free systems (in combination with CM3X)

Applications (Best For):

  • Epithelial and mucosal tissue models; soft ECM-mimicking environments
  • Photopatterning and applications requiring precise process windows and exposure control

Compatibility (Photoinitiator-Free Systems):

  • Designed for hybrid formulations with CM3X as the active core component

Mechanical Performance (Maximum G′, 365 nm)

System

60 s max G’ (Pa)

360 s max G’ (Pa)

CM + CYX

1018–1858 (median ~1566)

3728–6125 (median ~4190)

Safety & Handling

  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); protect from UV exposure
  • Maintain aseptic conditions when working with cell-based systems

Shelf Life & Storage

  • Store tightly sealed and protected from light
  • Storage temperature and expiration date: to be specified based on QC validation