Production of Exocytic Vesicular Antigens by Primary Liver Cell Cultures

Abstract

This research demonstrated the feasibility of using primary mixed liver cells in a bioreactor for the production of a pure population of immunogenic vesicles. This work has shown that mechanically disaggregated cells from adult CD rats are capable of maintaining their viability, morphology and biochemical phenotype for prolonged periods of time (more than 19 days) without the addition of serum, mixtures of adhesions, cort-costeroids, or dimethyl sulfoxide. A significant innovation for this work was the development of a microporous, gelatin-nylon cell carrier. When liver cells were encapsulated in sheets of the gelatin sponge, they aggregated into clusters with a morphology reminiscent of whole liver tissue.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 1990
Accession Number
ADA221528

Entities

People

  • Timothy F. Moshier

Organizations

  • Syracuse University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Blood
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemistry
  • Culture Techniques
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Health Services
  • Lymphatic System
  • Lymphocytes
  • Polymeric Films
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Three Dimensional
  • Tissues
  • Veins

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology