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Growth promotion by yeastolate and related components on insect cells

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In this study, we tested a number of defined and undefined compounds in comparison with yeastolate in Sf-9 insect cell culture including a group of B vitamins and a series of purines and pyrimidines. Yeastolate promoted the cell growth appreciably, increasing the maximum cell density by more than 60%. Vitamins and purines, which are considered as the major constituents of yeastolate, are not responsible for its growth-promoting effect.

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  1. Jianyong Wu
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  2. Kam-len Daniel Lee
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Wu, J., Lee, Kl.D. Growth promotion by yeastolate and related components on insect cells. Biotechnology Techniques 12, 67–70 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008811711205

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