EP0420171A1
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Carrier for culturing animal cells and a process for preparing it
Assignee: Kirin Brewery Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-09-26
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for culturing animal cells comprises a ground matrix having a three-dimensional network structure and a fibrous protein for coating the surface of the ground matrix. The cells can adhere to the interior of the carrier, and thus the carrier enables cell culture in high concentrations.
Inventors
- 👤 Masafumi C/O Kirin Beer Kabushiki Kaisha Ogata
- 👤 Hideki C/O Kirin Beer Kabushiki Kaisha Matsukura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:56
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12N; C12N5/00; C12N5/0068; C12N2533/00; C12N2533/50; C12N2533/54; C12N2533/70; C12N2533/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
A carrier for culturing animal cells comprising a ground matrix having a three-dimensional network structure and a fibrous protein for coating the surface of said ground matrix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
A carrier for culturing animal cells comprising a ground matrix having a three-dimensional network structure and a fibrous protein for coating the surface of said ground matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A carrier for culturing animal cells according to claim 1, wherein said ground matrix comprises a foam having a void of at least 80% and an average pore size of 0.05 to 2.0 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A carrier for culturing animal cells according to claim 1, wherein said ground matrix comprises a foam of a natural polymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A carrier for culturing animal cells according to claim 3, wherein said ground matrix comprises a cellulose foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A carrier for culturing animal cells according to claim 4, wherein said ground matrix has a particle diameter of 1.0 to 5.0 mm, a void of at least 97%, an average pore size of 0.5 to 2.0 mm and a specific gravity of 1.4 to 1.7 g/cm³.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A carrier for culturing animal cells according to claim 1, wherein said fibrous protein is a protein which is insolubilized by crosslinking treatment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A carrier for culturing animal cells accoring to claim 6, wherein said fibrous protein comprises collagen or gelatin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process for preparing a carrier for culturing animal cells comprising a steps of providing a ground matrix having a three-dimensional network structure and coating the surface of said ground matrix with a fibrous protein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process for preparing a carrier for culturing animal cells comprising a steps of providing a ground matrix having a three-dimensional network structure and coating the surface of said ground matrix with a fibrous protein.
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