Animal Cell Culture and Technology (THE BASICS (Garland Science))

Animal cell culture is an important laboratory technique in the biological and medical sciences. Indeed it has become an essential tool for the study of most biochemical and physiological processes, The use of large-scale animal cell culture has become increasingly important to the commercial production of specific compounds for the pharmaceutical industry. This book describes the basic requirements for establishing and maintaining cell cultures both in the laboratory and in large-scale operations. Minimal background knowledge of the subject is assumed and therefore it will be a readable introduction to animal cell culture for undergraduates, graduates, and experienced researchers.