Tufts research uses glutenin as scaffolding

Boston-based researchers turned a unique plant-based protein into scaffolding for cultivated meat.

Tufts University researchers recently released a paper outlining their use of glutenin, a non-allergenic wheat protein, as a scaffolding material to help muscle and fat tissue grow in textured, aligned layers.

Researchers first isolated glutenin to form films, then deposited muscle cells onto the base. After two…