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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-7-14
pubmed:abstractText
On-line optical cell density probes were implemented to continuously monitor the cell densities in mammalian cell bioreactor and to achieve advanced bioreactor controls. We tested cell density probes from six manufacturers in high cell density bioreactors. When externally calibrated, Aquasant and Ingold backscattering probes produced the most linear probe responses (PR) versus cell density (CD), followed by the ASR and Cerex laser probes. Monitek and Wedgewood transmission probes had lower resolutions. All probes were tested in two murine hybridoma fermentations. Cell densities varied between 1 x 10(6) cells/mL to 20 x 10(6) cells/mL and the bioreactors were operated for 5 to 7 weeks. For our bioreactors, Aquasant, Ingold, ASR, Wedgewood, and Monitek probes gave satisfactory responses. Little fouling was observed with any probe at the end of 2 weeks. Fouling was a possibility after 3 weeks in one bioreactor but its effect can be easily corrected. Cell density control and specific perfusion control of bioreactors based on the Aquasant probe were achieved. Implementation of cell density probe based perfusion control, instead of "step perfusion adjustments" based on manual hemacytometer control, will result in smoother operation, healthier cultures, increased medium delivery efficiency, and reduced operational excursions.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:status
PubMed-not-MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0006-3592
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:day
20
pubmed:volume
45
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
495-502
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Evaluation and applications of optical cell density probes in mammalian cell bioreactors.
pubmed:affiliation
Miles Biotechnology, Building 46, 4th and Parker Streets, PO Box 1986, Berkeley, California 94701, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article