Region
Animal Cell Technology
From Biopharmaceuticals to Gene Therapy
Edited by Leda Castilho, Angela Moraes, Elisabeth Augusto, Mike Butler
- Price: $198.00
- Binding/Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 978-0-415-42304-5
- Publish Date: December 13th 2007
- Imprint: Taylor & Francis
- Pages: 506 pages
Description
Animal Cell Technology: from Biopharmaceuticals to Gene Therapy provides a comprehensive insight into biological and engineering concepts related to mammalian and insect cell technology, as well as an overview of the applications of animal cell technology. Part 1 of the book covers the Fundamentals upon which this technology is based and covers the science underpinning the technology. Part 2 covers the Applications from the production of therapeutic proteins to gene therapy. The authors of the chapters are internationally-recognized in the field of animal cell culture research and have extensive experience in the areas covered in their respective chapters.
Reviews
"…an excellent introduction to all aspects of animal cell culture."
Biotechnology Advances
Contents
1. Introduction to Animal Cell Technology 2. Animal Cells: Basic Concepts 3. Cloning and Expression of Heterologous Proteins in Animal Cells 4. Cell Metabolism and its Control in Culture 5. Culture Media for Animal Cells 6. Post-Translational Modification of Recombinant Proteins 7. Mechanisms of Cell Proliferation and Cell Death in Animal Cell Culture In Vitro 8. Mathematical Models for Growth and Product Synthesis in Animal Cell Culture 9. Bioreactors for Animal Cells 10. Monitoring and Control of Cell Cultures 11. Animal Cell Separation 12. Product Purification Processes 13. Quality Control of Biotechnological Products 14. Regulatory Aspects 15. Intellectual Property 16. Recombinant Therapeutic Proteins 17. Monoclonal Antibodies 18. Viral Vaccines: Concepts, Principles and Bioprocesses 19. Bioinsecticides 20. Cell Therapies and Stem Cells 21. Gene Therapy