Animal Cell Technology

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.

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

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