Cell Culture Technology for Pharmaceutical and Cell-Based Therapies

This reference presents a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in cell culture technology. Each expertly written chapter covers research, principles, and equipment currently affecting advances in the discovery of genes, host cell selection, cloning and gene amplification, bioreactor design, protein purification, optimization and scale-up, product quality, and facility design--showcasing the importance of genomic and cell-based technologies in the pharmaceutical industry.