The Encyclopedia of Cell Technology provides complete coverage of all aspects of both animal and plant cultures. Coverage includes ethical and regulatory issues; the basic science of cells and cell culture; techniques and equipment used in growing cultures and harvesting product; product development and classification; licensing and patenting, as well as the history of cell technology.

This is an easily-accessible two-volume encyclopedia summarizing all the articles in the main volumes Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fifth Edition organized alphabetically. Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions, the Encyclopedia presents a wide scope of articles on chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses; on industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering; and on fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.

"This nine volume set covers a wide range of topics, including: · guided tissue regeneration · programmed cell death · enthodelial lipase · cell fusion"--

Brings together up-to-date information on all key aspects of plant and animal cell technology in a single resource. * Covers scientific, historical, and ethical aspects of biotechnology. * Synthesizes a wealth of information in a valuable one-stop resource. * Invaluable to researchers working animal or plant cell technology.

Biotechnology represents a major area of research focus, and many universities are developing academic programs in the field. This guide to biomanufacturing contains carefully selected articles from Wiley's Encyclopedia of Industrial Biotechnology, Bioprocess, Bioseparation, and Cell Technology as well as new articles (80 in all,) and features the same breadth and quality of coverage and clarity of presentation found in the original. For instructors, advanced students, and those involved in regulatory compliance, this two-volume desk reference offers an accessible and comprehensive resource.