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Cell Culturing Technology as a Major Hurdle in the Commercialization of Genetically Altered Animals
Overview Animal biotechnology presents considerable potential benefits to the world of agriculture. Three current anticipated uses for genetically engineered animals include: xenotransplantation, pharmaceutical drug production, and enhanced livestock production through selective genetic traits. The need for commercialization of this technology is perhaps best illustrated by the belief that conventional technologies are not expected to increase the agricultural productivity level to that required by the world's ever-growing population. Transgenic animals can contribute greatly to the task of feeding the estimated three billion people who are to be born within the next three decades. Surmounting technological hurdles will serve to lower production investment costs, causing the development of useful products from animal biotechnology to greatly expand.
| Publisher | National Institute of Standards and Technology | File Format | HTML |
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| Date Published | August 2003 | Downloads | 16 |
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