Large Scale Mammalian Cell Culture Technology

An interdisciplinary approach, integrating biochemistry, biology, genetics, and engineering for the effective production of protein pharmaceuticals. The volume offers a biological perspective of large-scale animal cell culture and examines diverse processing strategies, process management, regulator

An interdisciplinary approach, integrating biochemistry, biology, genetics, and engineering for the effective production of protein pharmaceuticals. The volume offers a biological perspective of large-scale animal cell culture and examines diverse processing strategies, process management, regulator

Large-Scale Mammalian Cell Culture is composed of papers presented as part of a symposium sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of Microbial and Biochemical Technology at the 188th American Chemical Society National Meeting, held at Philadelphia, Pa., on Aug. 27, 1984. A rapid development of large-scale mammalian cell culture technology for the production of biologically important molecules becomes apparent. This book looks into this technology, its potential for commercial application, and the regulatory concerns posed by its use for the production of human therapeutics.

The Book This book provides the most detailed and comprehensive survey available of the different methods for production of biotechnology products from large scale mammalian and plant cell culture. Methods ranging from fermentation and encapsulation to hollow fibers and fluidized beds are described by the leaders in the field with a section on regulatory considerations. Each production method is described in detail in terms of principles, equipment and results so that informed comparisons and evaluations can be made. Contents Antibody Production with Airlift Fermentors ò Monoclonal Antibody Production in Stirred Reactors ò Microcarrier Cell Culture ò Cellular Microencapsulation for Large-Scale Production of Monoclonal Antibodies ò Entrapment of Cultured Cells in Agarose Beads ò An Automated Hollow Fiber System for the Large Scale Manufacture of Mammalian Cell Secreted Product ò Continuous Cell Culture with Fluidized Sponge Beads ò Perfusion Cell Culture System Based on Ceramic Matrices ò Large Scale Plant Cell Culture ò Safety Considerations for Cell Culture-Derived Biologicals

Volumes are organized topically and provide a comprehensive discussion of developments in the respective field over the past 3-5 years. The series also discusses new discoveries and applications. Special volumes are dedicated to selected topics which focus on new biotechnological products and new processes for their synthesis and purification. In general, special volumes are edited by well-known guest editors. The series editor and publisher will however always be pleased to receive suggestions and supplementary information. Manuscripts are accepted in English.

​Animal cells are the preferred “cell factories” for the production of complex molecules and antibodies for use as prophylactics, therapeutics or diagnostics. Animal cells are required for the correct post-translational processing (including glycosylation) of biopharmaceutical protein products. They are used for the production of viral vectors for gene therapy. Major targets for this therapy include cancer, HIV, arthritis, cardiovascular and CNS diseases and cystic fibrosis. Animal cells are used as in vitro substrates in pharmacological and toxicological studies. This book is designed to serve as a comprehensive review of animal cell culture, covering the current status of both research and applications. For the student or R&D scientist or new researcher the protocols are central to the performance of cell culture work, yet a broad understanding is essential for translation of laboratory findings into the industrial production. Within the broad scope of the book, each topic is reviewed authoritatively by experts in the field to produce state-of-the-art collection of current research. A major reference volume on cell culture research and how it impacts on production of biopharmaceutical proteins worldwide, the book is essential reading for everyone working in cell culture and is a recommended volume for all biotechnology libraries.