Flow-Through Cell Cultivation System.
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to cell incubators, and more specifically to a novel flow-through chamber for exposing cells immobilized on microcarrier beads to precisely controlled temperatures and to radiation. In vitro (outside a living organism) culturing of cells in cell incubators provides material needed for research in pharmacology, physiology, toxicology and radiation effects. Cell incubators also provide an environment for testing the response of living cells to exposure of drugs, especially new anti-cancer drugs, to exposure of toxicological materials and to exposure of radiation, without requiring experiments on more sentient living things. Cell incubators may also be used to produce valuable cellular products such as monoclonal antibodies and recombinant DNA products.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADD013646
Entities
People
- Johnathan L. Kiel
Organizations
- United States Department of the Air Force