In Animal Cell Biotechnology, scientists with long-refined expertise describe cutting-edge
techniques for the production of therapeutic proteins and vaccines. Capturing the
major advances that have occurred in both the science and the technology of these
biopharmaceuticals, this important book covers the powerful new techniques used in
genetically manipulating animal cells, optimizing their growth in defined media (particularly
at large- scale), avoiding contamination, and in the harvesting and analysis of cell
products. Topics include basic culture facilities and methods; molecular methods for
gene transfection; cell immortalization and cell fusion; and techniques for the study
of cell growth, viability, metabolism, and productivity.
Animal Cell Biotechnology constitutes a comprehensive manual of state-of-the-art techniques
for setting up a cell culture laboratory, maintaining cell lines, and optimizing critical
parameters for cell culture. This authoritative book will significantly aid researchers
in developing new monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, anticancer agents, and drugs for
the widest spectrum of cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune diseases.
