At-a-Glance:
| Company |
Worthington Biochemical Corporation |
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| Specialties |
High-quality enzymes and biochemicals |
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| Mission |
To produce high-quality purified enzymes and related biochemicals for life science research, bioprocessing and OEM applications. |
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| Noteworthy |
A true family-owned and oriented company focused on long-term growth. |
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| Location |
Lakewood, New Jersey |
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| Size |
60-80 Employees |
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| President and CEO |
Von Worthington |
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For over 75 years, Worthington Biochemical has been producing high-quality enzymes and related biochemicals for life science research applications. The company was founded by Charles Worthington in 1947 and after changing hands a few times between 1976 and 1987 is currently third-generation Worthington family owned.
In addition to being an industry leader in the development and production of high-quality purified enzymes—an ISO9001 certified, primary manufacturer, Worthington meets enzyme requirements from research to large-scale bulk bioprocessing and OEM applications—Worthington also offers products for primary cell isolation, tissue dissociation, cell and molecular biology, proteomics, as well as immunology and neurology research applications.
Worthington is also one of the world’s largest producers of collagenases for primary and stem cell isolation, and cell biology and immunology research. Its collagenase sampling program is a free service that allows researchers to pre-sample several different lots of collagenases and select the best one for their application.
Over 75 years ago, Charles C. Worthington founded the company. He is pictured in his lab in 1947.
More recently, Worthington introduced Animal Free (AF) enzymes for pre-clinical, bioprocessing, and biopharma applications. Worthington’s expanded line of animal-free products includes recombinant and native proteases for stem cell and organoid research; nucleases for protein, DNA, RNA, and mRNA digestion and purification; and protein-based protease inhibitors.
The definitive Enzyme Manual has been published by Worthington Biochemical since the 1950s. A comprehensive enzyme resource for customers and STEM education, it contains technical information on enzymes including molecular weight, composition, activators, specificity, inhibitors, stability, assay method, optimum pH, ionic effects, temperature effects, extinction coefficient, and isoelectric point, as well as applications and extensive references. In addition to being an in-depth technical manual, this resource can help researchers select the right enzyme for their research needs.
From writing the definitive Enzyme Manual decades ago, to the company's recently released Introduction to Enzymes video, Worthington is always developing new ways for researchers to stay abreast of current methods, applications and products.
The Enzyme Manual is just the tip of the iceberg. The company has been writing and publishing technical manuals on enzyme technology, proteins, and nucleic acids for decades. Its vast library of publications is available to researchers and students free of charge, including the Worthington Tissue Dissociation Guide, which provides references useful to researchers interested in tissue dissociation and cell harvesting procedures. The references are organized by tissue and species type and linked to PubMed citations. The cell type, enzymes, and medium for each reference are also provided.
The third generation of the Worthington family and its staff, including employees who originally worked for Charles Worthington, are actively engaged in maintaining the company’s commitment to producing high-purity enzymes and related biochemical products as well as constantly evolving its product lines and enhancing educational materials.