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MicroRNA Detection Methods for Mammalian Cell Lines and Their Applications in Therapeutic Protein Production

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Three major categories of detection methods that are applicable to study miRNA expression in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells are reviewed in this chapter.

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The authors would like to thank Dr. Niall Barron and Dr. Kevin J. Kayser for their helpful discussions during preparation of this chapter.

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    Ph.D. Nan Lin

  2. Research Biotechnology, Sigma-Aldrich, 2909 Laclede Avenue, MO 63103, Saint Louis, USA

    Ph.D. Carol Kreader

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Lin, N., Kreader, C. (2012). MicroRNA Detection Methods for Mammalian Cell Lines and Their Applications in Therapeutic Protein Production. In: Barron, N. (eds) MicroRNAs as Tools in Biopharmaceutical Production. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5128-6_7

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