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Cell Co-culture Patterning Using Aqueous Two-phase Systems
Published on: March 26, 2013
Different types of aqueous two-phase systems for biomolecule and bioparticle extraction and purification
João Vitor Dutra Molino1, Daniela de Araújo Viana Marques, Adalberto Pessoa Júnior
1Dept. of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 580, Block 16, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil.
Abstract:
Upstream improvements have led to significant advances in the productivity of biomolecules and bioparticles. Today, downstream processes are the bottleneck in the production of some biopharmaceuticals, a change from previous years. Current purification platforms will reach their physical limits at some point, indicating the need for new approaches. This article reviews an alternative method to extract and purify biomolecules/bioparticles named aqueous two-phase system (ATPS). Biocompatibility and readiness to scale up are some of the ATPS characteristics. We also discuss some of ATPS applications in the biotechnology field.
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