Yeast hydrolysate as a low-cost additive to serum-free medium for the production of human thrombopoietin in suspension cultures of Chinese hamster ovary cells

2004 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 527-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. H. Sung ◽  
S. W. Lim ◽  
J. Y. Chung ◽  
G. M. Lee
Author(s):  
Weifeng Li ◽  
Zhenlin Fan ◽  
Yan Lin ◽  
Tian-Yun Wang

At present, nearly 70% of recombinant therapeutic proteins (RTPs) are produced by Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, and serum-free medium (SFM) is necessary for their culture to produce RTPs. In this review, the history and key components of SFM are first summarized, and its preparation and experimental design are described. Some small molecule compound additives can improve the yield and quality of RTP. The function and possible mechanisms of these additives are also reviewed here. Finally, the future perspectives of SFM use with CHO cells for RTP production are discussed.


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