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News Release from: BioCrystal | Subject: OptiCell
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 11 July 2001
A new concept in cell culture
BioCrystal introduces OptiCell, a new concept in cell culture technology that revolutionises the cell culture process
OptiCell is a sterile, sealed cell environment between two optically clear gas-permeable growth surfaces in a standard microtiter plate-sized frame; self-sealing ports provide easy aseptic access to the interior and contents OptiCell accommodates a full range of high performance, cost-effective cell culture activities from cell growth and magnetic cell separation to staining, microscopy, transfection, and cloning
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 2 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Third party collaborations have successfully demonstrated the versatility of OptiCell for use in a broad range of applications for which traditional disposable cell culture devices are not suited
Collaboration with UCLA School of Dentistry
The Division of Oral Biology and Medicine in the UCLA School of Dentistry found that OptiCell could be easily adapted for use creating multi-layer constructs from different substrates
OptiCell can also be used for drug discovery and for the production of cell products such as monoclonal antibodies and cytokines.
With a media volume of only 10ml, each OptiCell provides 100cm2 of growth surface area in a fraction of the space of conventional cell culture devices.
Gas permeability allows diffusion of O2 and CO2 across the growth surface for optimal cell growth and culture health.
Optically clear growth surfaces allow unsurpassed visual access to living cells and processes with any kind of microscope and standard or specialised optics.
OptiCell streamlines procedures, reduces cost, minimises the risk of contamination, saves laboratory and incubator space and reduces solid waste, and allows optimal use of research time.
OptiCell is Total Cell Management.
BioCrystal is developing novel products and procedures for applications in life science research and clinical medicine, including immuno-therapeutic compounds and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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