Cell growth and protein formation on various microcarriers
Authors: Kong, D.; Chen, M.; Gentz, R.; Zhang, J.1
Source: Cytotechnology, Volume 29, Number 2, March 1999 , pp. 151-158(8)
Publisher: Springer
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Abstract:
A large number of microcarriers are commercially available. The capability of cells to successfully proliferate on microcarriers varies with cell lines and media. Choosing the right microcarrier for a particular cell line is more than a choice of a microcarrier. It is part of an integrated process design. A detailed picture of cell growth and product formation will not only be essential in identifying the kind of microcarrier, but also in determining other parts of the process, such as operation mode and media. Our initial screening on thirteen microcarriers showed that cultures on some microcarriers reached a low cell density but high cell-specific productivity, and high density microcarrier cultures have a low specific productivity. The result is a similar product output per unit volume and time for these two types of cultures. An ideal culture system shall have increased volumetric productivity at elevated cell density. This requires the process goal to be incorporated as early as cell line construction and screening. A high output process can then be realized through high density culture.Keywords: CHO cells; comparison; microcarriers
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1023/A:1008053421462
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