Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun biology Small, beadlike material used to immobilize biocatalysts, or to anchor growing cells

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word microcarrier.

Examples

  • With a 500-mL working volume, the standard Optima-mini model is designed to fit most laboratory shakers and rocking platforms for suspension, perfusion, and microcarrier culture.

    GEN News Highlights 2009

  • Global Cell Solutions, a partner company, developed a unique microcarrier-a matrix lined with proteins-that facilitates cell growth on the 3D surface.

    News from The Scientist 2009

  • WILEY: This is a compact unit to greatly simplify microcarrier-based cell culture, which is usually a very complex system to implement.

    News from The Scientist 2009

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.