Results for tag: "Insect Cell Culture"

Insect cell culture is a branch within the field of biotechnology that involves the maintenance and growth of insect cells in a controlled environment. This technique is instrumental for a range of scientific applications, including but not limited to, the production of recombinant proteins, viruses for use in vaccine manufacture, and research into cellular processes. The reliance on insect cells, such as those derived from the Spodoptera frugiperda (Sf9) and Trichoplusia ni (High Five) cell lines, is due to their ease of genetic manipulation and ability to perform post-translational modifications similar to those in mammalian cells. The market for insect cell culture has seen sustained interest from both academic research institutions and pharmaceutical companies eager to exploit these cells' unique properties for various purposes, such as vaccine development and gene therapy research. The insect cell culture market is populated by several key players. Prominent companies include Thermo Fisher Scientific, which provides an array of products for cell culture; Merck KGaA, known for its contributions to life sciences with chemicals and cell lines; and Lonza, which offers services and products supporting the advanced development of biotherapeutics. Other companies in this field include Sartorius AG and Corning Inc., which contribute supplies and equipment essential to the maintenance of cell cultures. These and other companies continue to drive innovation in biotechnological applications of insect cell culture. Show Less Read more