# ORF Genetics

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## Pages

- [GM-CSF (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/gm-csf-human): GM-CSF (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK1900) for dendritic cell & macrophage differentiation and myeloid culture. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [VEGF 165 (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/vegf-165-human): VEGF 165 (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0500) for angiogenesis, endothelial proliferation. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [TNF-alpha (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/tnf-alpha-human): TNF-alpha (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK2600) for inflammation, apoptosis, t-cell. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [SCF (mouse) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/scf-mouse): SCF (mouse) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK2501) for mouse stem cell, mast cell. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [SCF (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/scf-human): SCF (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK2500) for hematopoiesis, mast cell, stem cell. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [PDGF-BB (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/pdgf-bb-human): PDGF-BB (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK1000) for bone/cartilage, serum-free media. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [Noggin (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/noggin-human): Noggin (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0800) for organoids, bmp inhibition. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [M-CSF (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/m-csf-human): M-CSF (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK2400) for monocyte/macrophage differentiation. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [LIF (mouse) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/lif-mouse): LIF (mouse) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0701) for mesc maintenance, gene targeting. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [LIF (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/lif-human): LIF (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0700) for esc maintenance, hematopoiesis. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [KGF / FGF-7 (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/kgf-fgf-7-human): KGF / FGF-7 (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0600) for epithelial proliferation, organoids. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [IL-6 (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/il-6-human): IL-6 (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0400) for hematopoiesis, t/b-cell, immune response. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [IL-4 (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/il-4-human): IL-4 (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK2300) for th2 differentiation, b-cell. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [IL-21 (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/il-21-human): IL-21 (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK3100) for b/t-cell differentiation, cell therapy. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [IL-2 (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/il-2-human): IL-2 (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK2100) for t-cell expansion, immune cell culture. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [IL-15 (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/il-15-human): IL-15 (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK2900) for nk / t-cell expansion, cell therapy. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [IGF-1 LR3 (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/igf-1-lr3-human): IGF-1 LR3 (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0300) for proliferation, survival, large-scale culture. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [IFN-gamma (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/ifn-gamma-human): IFN-gamma (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK2000) for immune activation, antiviral. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [GDNF (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/gdnf-human): GDNF (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0900) for neuronal survival. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [G-CSF (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/g-csf-human): G-CSF (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK1800) for hematopoiesis, neutrophil expansion. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [Flt-3 ligand (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/flt-3-ligand-human): Flt-3 ligand (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK1700) for early hematopoiesis, dc expansion. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [FGF-2 / bFGF (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/fgf-2-bfgf-human): FGF-2 / bFGF (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0200) for pluripotency maintenance & expansion. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [EGF (human) — ISOkine® Premium growth factor](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine/egf-human): EGF (human) — animal-free, endotoxin-free ISOkine® recombinant growth factor (IK0100) for proliferation, wound healing, stem cell. >95% purity, <0.01 EU/µg endotoxin. Request a quote.
- [In the media](https://www.orfgenetics.com/resources/in-the-media): Press coverage and media features of ORF Genetics and its animal-free recombinant growth factors, from independent publications.
- [News](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news): Company news, partnerships, product launches, and press coverage of ORF Genetics' animal-free recombinant growth factors and cytokines.
- [ISSCR 2026](https://www.orfgenetics.com/isscr-2026): ORF Genetics is exhibiting at ISSCR 2026 in Montréal, 8-11 July. Meet our team to talk animal-free growth factors for stem-cell research and cultivated meat, and book a meeting.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.orfgenetics.com/terms): Read ORF Genetics' Terms and Conditions governing use of the website and purchase of products.
- [Technology](https://www.orfgenetics.com/technology): ORF Genetics produces endotoxin-free, animal-free recombinant growth factors in barley grain via the Orfeus molecular farming platform. Learn how the process works, from gene to purified protein.
- [Stem cell & regenerative research](https://www.orfgenetics.com/solutions/stem-cell-research): ISOkine® provides >95% pure, endotoxin-free, animal-free recombinant growth factors for stem cell, organoid, and regenerative medicine research. Consistent batch-to-batch quality, reliable supply, transparent pricing. Request a quote.
- [Cultivated Meat & Seafood](https://www.orfgenetics.com/solutions/cultivated-meat): Species-specific, animal-free growth factors for cultivated meat and seafood. MESOkine® delivers bovine, porcine, and avian factors with reliable supply at production scale.
- [Resources](https://www.orfgenetics.com/resources): Access peer-reviewed publications, frequently asked questions, and product datasheets for ORF Genetics' animal-free recombinant growth factors and cytokines.
- [Scientific publications | ORF Genetics](https://www.orfgenetics.com/resources/publications): Peer-reviewed papers citing ISOkine® growth factors and cytokines -- spanning stem-cell research, cultivated meat, cancer biology, and regenerative medicine.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.orfgenetics.com/resources/faq): Answers on product quality, ordering, storage, custom manufacturing, and documentation from ORF Genetics -- plant-produced animal-free growth factors since 2001.
- [Refund Policy](https://www.orfgenetics.com/refund-policy): Read ORF Genetics' refund policy for ISOkine and MESOkine products.
- [Products](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products): Explore ORF Genetics' three animal-free growth-factor product lines: ISOkine® for stem cell research, MESOkine® for cultivated meat and seafood, and DERMOkine for cosmetic ingredients. ISO 9001 certified, worldwide distribution.
- [MESOkine® -- Species-specific growth factors for cultivated meat](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/mesokine): Species-specific bovine, porcine, and avian growth factors for cultivated meat production. Animal-free, batch-verified, produced in barley. Request a quote from ORF Genetics.
- [ISOkine® Premium — Animal-free growth factors for stem cell research](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/isokine): ISOkine® Premium: animal-free, endotoxin-free human and mouse growth factors for stem cell, organoid, and cell therapy research. Transparent pricing, one-click datasheets.
- [DERMOkine](https://www.orfgenetics.com/products/dermokine): DERMOkine: endotoxin-free human growth factor replicas and biopeptides, produced in barley, for cosmetic formulators. Animal-free, consistent quality, since 2008.
- [Privacy Statement](https://www.orfgenetics.com/privacy): Read ORF Genetics' privacy statement covering how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
- [Contact ORF Genetics](https://www.orfgenetics.com/contact): Contact ORF Genetics to request a quote for animal-free recombinant growth factors and cytokines, or talk to a scientist about your application. ISO 9001 certified. Reply within 3-5 business days.
- [About ORF Genetics](https://www.orfgenetics.com/about): ORF Genetics has developed animal-free, high-purity recombinant growth factors in barley since 2001. Learn about our team, technology, and track record supplying cultivated meat and cell-culture research worldwide.

## Posts

- [Dr. Unnur Thorsteinsdottir, A Leading Scientist Joins ORF Genetics](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/updates-unnur-thorsteinsdottir-joins-orf): Dr. Unnur Thorsteinsdottir, Vice President of Genetic Research at Decode Genetics and Dean of the School of Health Science at the University of Iceland, joins the board of ORF Genetics.
- [New volcanic event in Iceland](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/updates-new-volcanic-eventin-iceland): A new volcanic eruption started when a fissure opened up near Grindavik, where ORF Genetics' greenhouse is located. The town was evacuated and lava headed towards the greenhouse.
- [Milestone Tasting of Cultured Meat in Europe](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/updates-milestone-tasting-cultured-meat-europe): ORF Genetics and Australian food innovators Vow announced the success of the first cultured-meat tasting of its kind in Europe, featuring dishes made from Japanese quail cells. Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir was among the attendees.
- [Angus Cultivated Beef Tasting at the Iceland Innovation Week](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/updates-angus-cultivated-beef-tasting-iiw): ORF Genetics and UK cultivated-meat producer Ivy Farm Technologies hosted a well-attended tasting of cultivated Angus beef at Iceland Innovation Week, alongside panel discussions on the role of cultivated meat and seafood in tackling climate change.
- [Tebubio and ORF Genetics partner for Sustainable, Animal-Free Growth Factors and Cytokines](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/news-new-partnership-tebubio-05feb26): Tebubio and ORF Genetics announce a new partnership to expand market access to sustainable, animal-free growth factors and cytokines.
- [ORF's Greenhouse is Safe From the Current Volcanic Eruption](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/news-27-04-2021): ORF Genetics' greenhouse is located 8 kilometres from the volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, with no cause for concern.
- [Confined in-field trial production of bioengineered barley](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/news-07-07-2021): ORF Genetics sowed bioengineered barley for experimental in-field cultivation at Gunnarsholt in southern Iceland, developing MESOkine animal-like growth factors.
- [One Business, Becomes Two](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/news-06-2022): ORF Genetics and BIOEFFECT announced the demerger of operations, dividing assets between two separate businesses effective January 1, 2022.
- [In-field Trials in Canada 2022 Continue](https://www.orfgenetics.com/news/in-field-trials-in-canada-2022-continue): ORF Genetics continues in-field trials in Canada with CFRT permits from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.