Main description:

Cell separation is at the core of current methods in experimental biology and medicine. Its importance is illustrated by the large number of physical and biochemical principles that have been evaluated for application to cell separation. The development of cell separation methods is driven by the needs of biological and medical research, and the ever-increasing demands for sensitivity, selectivity, yield, timeliness and economy of the process. The interdisciplinary nature of research in this area and the volume of information available in research publications and conferences necessitates a basic description of the fundamental processes involved in magnetic cell separation that may help the user in navigating this wealth of information available online and in scientific publications. This book will appeal to researchers in many areas utilizing this technique, including those working in cell biology, clinical research, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics and electrical engineering.

Contents:

Magnetic Susceptibility Magnetic Formulary Maxwell Stress Basic Magnetic Field Configurations Magnetophoresis Synthesis and Characterization of Nano and Micron-Sized Iron Oxide and Iron. Particles for Biomedical Applications The Biocompatibility and Toxicity of Magnetic Particles Analytical Magnetic Techniques in Biology Preparative Applications of Magnetic Separation in Biology and Medicine Commercial Magnetic Cell Separation Instruments and Reagents Worked Examples of Cell Sample Preparation and Magnetic Separation Procedures New Challenges and Opportunities