Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Bioreactors

Tools or devices for generating products using the synthetic or chemical conversion capacity of a biological system. They can be classical fermentors, cell culture perfusion systems, or enzyme bioreactors. For production of proteins or enzymes, recombinant microorganisms such as bacteria, mammalian cells, or insect or plant cells are usually chosen.

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Tools or devices for generating products using the synthetic or chemical conversion capacity of a biological system. They can be classical fermentors, cell culture perfusion systems, or enzyme bioreactors. For production of proteins or enzymes, recombinant microorganisms such as bacteria, mammalian cells, or insect or plant cells are usually chosen.

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3 entry terms
  • Bioreactor
  • Fermentors
  • Fermentor

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12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, veterinary, virology.

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  • Biotechnology (1987-1996)

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  1. E07w.115w
  2. J01.897w.120w.115w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bioreactors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019149. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019149
  2. Bioreactors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioreactor
  3. Bioreactors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q864699