Selina Uhlendorff, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Odefey, Prof. Dr. Björn Frahm, Prof. Dr. Miriam Pein-Hackelbusch
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Abstract
Determining cell density and viability with (semi-)automated methods enables rapid cell cultivation analysis. However, scientific validation is required, typically by comparing results to manual counting. To address this, we present a method to evaluate and compare two cell counting methods exemplified by a manual and a semi-automated method (Countstar BioTech). Experiments followed validation parameters aligned with the International Council for Harmonization (ICH) Q2(R1) guideline and a dilution series design based on ISO 20391-2:2019. Both the semi-automated and manual methods showed comparable specificity and linearity for Chinese hamster ovary (CHO)-K1 cells. The semi-automated method exhibited superior repeatability for total cell density, whereas cell viability results showed no significant difference.
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Die Chemie Ingenieur Technik ist die wohl angesehenste deutschsprachige Zeitschrift für Verfahrensingenieure, technische Chemiker, Apparatebauer und Biotechnologen. Als Fachorgan von DECHEMA, GDCh und VDI-GVC gilt sie als das unverzichtbare Forum für den Erfahrungsaustausch zwischen Forschern und Anwendern aus Industrie, Forschung und Entwicklung. Wissenschaftlicher Fortschritt und Praxisnähe: Eine Kombination, die es nur in der CIT gibt!