Animal Cell Technology: From Biopharmaceuticals to Gene Therapy

by Leda R. Castilho (Editor), Angela Maria Moraes, Elisabeth F.P. Augusto

Animal Cell Technology: from Biopharmaceuticals to Gene Therapy provides a comprehensive insight into biological and engineering concepts related to mammalian and insect cell technology, as well as an overview of the applications of animal cell technology. Part 1 of the book covers the Fundamentals upon which this technology is based and covers the science underpinning the technology. Part 2 covers the Applications from the production of therapeutic proteins to gene therapy. The authors of the chapters are internationally-recognized in the field of animal cell culture research and have extensive experience in the areas covered in their respective chapters.

564 pages, Hardcover

First published March 10, 2004