Founded in 2004
in Heidelberg
Cytion was founded in 2004 in Heidelberg, Germany, with a clear scientific mission: to provide authenticated and contamination-free human and animal cell lines under strictly controlled laboratory conditions.
Over the following years, the organization established itself as a reliable cell bank serving academic laboratories, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical research teams — focused on reproducibility, quality control, and long-term trust.
From Cell Lines Service
to Cytion
In 2023, Cell Lines Service became Cytion — reflecting expanded capabilities and a forward-looking commitment to the scientific community. The transition marked a new chapter while preserving the values that established long-term trust.
Today, Cytion provides a comprehensive portfolio of authenticated cell lines, primary cells, stem cells, media, reagents, and professional cell culture services — supported by rigorous quality control and decades of expertise.
Two Decades of Excellence
Key milestones in our journey from a small laboratory to a leading European cell bank.
What Drives Us
Our core principles shape every interaction, every shipment, and every cell line we deliver.
Comprehensive Quality Control
Every cell line undergoes STR authentication, species verification, and contamination screening including mycoplasma, bacterial, and fungal testing prior to release.
Scientific Rigor
Our laboratory processes follow validated scientific protocols and operate under ISO-certified quality management systems, ensuring reproducibility and traceability.
Technology In-Licensing
We collaborate with universities and technology transfer offices to in-license innovative cell models, enabling broader scientific access to advanced research tools.
Reliability & Certification
Three decades of operational experience and ISO-certified quality systems position Cytion among Europe’s most trusted cell line suppliers.
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