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Attachment and growth of mammalian cells on microcarriers with different ion exchange capacities
Author(s) -
Himes Vaughn B.,
Hu WeiShou
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
biotechnology and bioengineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.136
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1097-0290
pISSN - 0006-3592
DOI - 10.1002/bit.260290917
Subject(s) - microcarrier , microbiology and biotechnology , cell growth , chemistry , biophysics , growth factor , cell , chemical engineering , biology , biochemistry , engineering , receptor
In the design of microcarriers for animal cell growth, the exchange capacity has been considered a critical factor. However, charge densities of microcarriers under culture conditions are not the same as the exchange capacities. Furthermore, the charge density requirement for optimum attachment is not necessarily the same as that required for optimum growth. We demonstrate that charge is not the sole factor affecting the attachment and growth of animal cells on microcarriers. We also show that supplemental serum in the growth medium has a negative effect on cell attachment to microcarriers.