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Production of (Recombinant) Baculoviruses in Insect-Cell Bioreactors

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Various aspects of (recombinant) baculovirus production in insect-cell cultures are discussed. After a general introduction, the biology and the factors affecting the replication of the virus are covered. Then design considerations and production levels are discussed in view of large-scale production. Finally, the first attempts in modelling this complex process are treated.

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Tramper, J., van Lier, F.L.J., Kool, M., de Gooijer, C.D., Vlak, J.M. (1992). Production of (Recombinant) Baculoviruses in Insect-Cell Bioreactors. In: Vardar-Sukan, F., Sukan, Åž.S. (eds) Recent Advances in Biotechnology. NATO ASI Series, vol 210. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2468-3_12

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