Newsletter | August 8, 2011

08.08.2011 -- Steps To Avoid Cell Culture Contamination

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How Can I Avoid Mycoplasma Contamination And Other Serious Cell Culture Problems?
By Bionique
Cell culture research and engineering have greatly impacted human health, ranging from vaccine manufacturing to stem cell therapies, cell-based assays and cancer immunotherapeutic products. Critical to the success of these applications is the quality of the cultures used. The following article offers suggestions on management and protection of your cultures.


Gene Expression Diagnostics: A New Approach
By Suzanne Elvidge, Life Science Leader magazine
Following the sequencing of the human genome, completed more than 10 years ago, there has been an explosion in the identification of genes and their mutations, and the association of genes with disease states. A number of companies exploited these breakthroughs to develop diagnostic tests based on gene expression.

Spotlight On Contract Manufacturing

Tech Note: Sanitization Of The Bio-Rad Process Chromatography Skid 00
Equipment used for the downstream processing of biopharmaceutical ingredients must be regularly cleaned in place, typically by using a sanitizing agent. Sodium hydroxide(NaOH) is a commonly used sanitizing agent because of its efficiency against all living organisms, low cost, availability, ease of use, and compatibility with most materials used on biopharmaceutical hardware.


Datasheet: Small-Scale Commercial Manufacturing
Niche and orphan drug products fulfill important clinical needs. Where only small quantities of these life-saving drugs are required, they can be most effectively manufactured on small-scale equipment.


Brochure: Biopharmaceuticals Contract Manufacturing
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Datasheet: CELLshipper® Mycoplasma Detection Kit
This test kit offers a convenient and efficient method for screening a variety of cell culture samples (adherent and non-adherent cultures). The sensitivity of this assay for the detection of mycoplasma is = 95%, as verified by numerous studies. Purchase the slides and store them in your lab for use at your convenience.

Industry News

Human Skin Cells Converted Directly Into Functional Neurons
Global GMP Guidelines Available In Online GMP Library
Are Life Sciences Companies Struggling To Accurately Forecast Spending For Clinical Studies?
NanoString Starts First Clinical Studies For Breast Cancer Intrinsic Subtyping Assay
Positive Results For Phase IIb Trial Of Unique Cell-Based Therapy In Venous Leg Ulcers
Hospira Announces U.S. Approval Of Solution Version Of Gemcitabine Injection
Kamada Granted New Orphan Drug Designation For The Treatment Of Type 1 Diabetes
Comprehensive Clinical Development Expands Operations
Unconventional Hunt For New Cancer Targets Leads To A Powerful Drug Candidate For Leukemia
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