Animal Cell Culture: A Practical Approach (The Practical Approach Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019963212X ISBN 13: 9780199632121

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1992

Animal Cell Culture: A Practical Approach has sold over 10,000 copies since its publication in 1986, and remains one of the most popular titles in the series. This new edition takes account of the progress that has been made in the field. Although the basic principles remain the same,
significant advances have been made in areas such as serum-free media, scale-up, and flow cytometry. As these techniques have developed as tools for the cell biologist, their availability to the non-specialist has also increased dramatically. Use of the tetrazolium salt MTT as a colorimetric
indicator of viability has made a considerable impact on cytotoxity assay, and DNA fingerprinting has revolutionized the identification of individual cell strains. These, and other developments in the techniques described have made this new edition essential. The emphasis remains on presenting
techniques in a readily accessible form, with detailed protocols given throughout. This volume will be of use to researchers involved in both biological research and the commercial exploitation of animal cell culture.

About the Author:

R. I. Freshney, CRC Department of Medical Oncology, University of Glasgow.

Review:

'this book contains plenty of theoretical background, making it a useful text for undergraduates following courses in cell biology or biotechnology ... I would strongly recommend this book, both as a general and as a specific guide to the subject.'
Maureen Dawson, Manchester Metropolitan University, Tibtech, October 1993 (Vol 11)

'Most researchers using cell cultures will find this book contains valuable information that will save them time and money.'
International Journal of Biochemistry, Vol. 25, No. 9, 1993

'a useful introduction to tissue culture for students and trainee technicians'
Ian Freshney, BioEssays, Vol. 16, No. 3 - March 1994