Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Volume 8: Cell culture for biochemists

by Roger L.P. Adams

This 2nd revised edition equals the popular 1st edition in providing a clear and detailed overview of cell culture. It presents information characteristics of cultured cells; culture vessels; glassware preparation and sterilisation techniques; subculturing; primary cells; cell culture media; techniques; contamination; the cell cycle; cell synchronisation; use of radioactive isotopes in cell culture; cell mutants and cell hybrids; viruses; and differentiation in cell cultures. Reviews on the 1st ``.. the book provides an excellent insight into the way cell culture techniques can be employed in the analytical study of cellular biology.'' - Trends in Biochemical Sciences ``It is well written in a concise, easy-to-read style which stimulates the interest of the reader....'' - Science Tools ``A useful handbook on principles and practice.'' - Immunology Today

296 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990