ORF Genetics

ORF Genetics, a privately-owned company, is one of the largest biotech organizations in Iceland. It is devoted to developing innovative and economic methods to produce recombinant proteins, which are formed by introducing foreign genes into a cell. These solutions are more efficient and safer than other protein expression systems. Particularly, recombinant proteins produced by this company are beneficial for the vaccine and pharmaceutical industries.

ORF Genetics developed a unique expression system namely ORFEUS which uses barley grain as a tool to manufacture recombinant human and animal proteins. Thanks to ORFEUS, an extensive portfolio of recombinant proteins for stem cell technology research, skincare, biopharma, and the cultured meat market was born. Over the years, the researchers of this institution are continuously finding out proteins that can be applied in various markets.

ORF Genetics is approaching the medical and scientific research market, as well as the cell culture media and diagnosis methods with its goods. Their product portfolio has steadily expanded to come up with the expectations of customers without risks in the process of growth factors and cytokines.

Founded: 2001

Headquarters: Kópavogur, Iceland

Website: https://www.orfgenetics.com/