Cell Culture for Biochemists
About this book
This 2nd revised edition equals the popular 1st edition in providing a clear and detailed overview of cell culture. It presents information on: 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 edition: ``.. 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
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Cell Culture for Biochemists
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of abbreviations
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chaptre 2. Characteristics of cultured cells
- Chapter 3. Culture vessels
- Chapter 4. Subculturing
- Chapter 5. Cell culture media
- Chapter 6. Primary cells
- Chapter 7. Techniques
- Chapter 8. Glassware preparation and sterilisation techniques
- Chapter 9. Contamination
- Chapter 10. The cell cycle
- Chapter11. Cell synchronisation
- Chapter 12. Use of radioactive isotopes in cell culture
- Chaptre 13. Cell mutants and cell hybrids
- Chapter 14. Viruses
- Chapter 15. Differentiation in cell cultures
- Chapter 16. Appendices
- References
- Subject index
