Animal cells are commonly grown in perfusion cell culture.

The Perfusion Cell Bioreactor

January 3, 2024 smitsa 1

A perfusion cell culture process is a specialized technique used in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries for the continuous cultivation of cells. In contrast to traditional […]

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What Are Poison Exons?

December 23, 2023 smitsa 0

Poison exons are specific exonic sequences within a gene that are alternatively spliced into pre-mRNA transcripts but introduce premature termination codons (PTCs) or disrupt normal […]

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DNA Methylation

December 18, 2023 smitsa 0

1. Introduction DNA methylation is a chemical modification of DNA where a methyl group (–CH₃) is added to specific nucleotides, most commonly cytosine bases in […]

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Medical Devices

December 5, 2023 smitsa 0

What Counts as a Medical Device A medical device is broadly defined as any instrument, apparatus, implant, software, material, or other article intended by the […]

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Baculoviruses in Biotechnology

November 28, 2023 smitsa 1

Baculoviruses, a family of large DNA viruses primarily infecting insects, have emerged as valuable tools in biotechnology with diverse applications. Among these, the Autographa californica […]

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The Promise of Bispecific Antibodies

October 31, 2023 smitsa 0

Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) represent a promising class of biopharmaceuticals that have gained significant attention in the field of medicine and immunotherapy. These innovative molecules are […]

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Cyberlindnera jadinii (Candida utilis)

October 17, 2023 smitsa 0

Overview Scientific name: Cyberlindnera jadinii Former names: Candida utilis, Torula yeast Type: Unicellular yeast (a type of fungus) Characteristics: Non-pathogenic and generally recognized as safe […]

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The Production of Cordycepin

October 2, 2023 smitsa 0

Cordycepin is a natural compound produced by certain fungi, including species of the Cordyceps genus. The traditional method of obtaining cordycepin involves the fermentation of […]