NACE Class 72.11 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Definition
Research and experimental development on biotechnology class
Description
This class includes research and experimental development on biotechnology: * DNA/RNA: genomics, pharmacogenomics, gene probes, genetic engineering, DNA/RNA sequencing/synthesis/amplification, gene expression profiling, and use of antisense technology * proteins and other molecules: * sequencing/synthesis/engineering of proteins and peptides (including large molecule hormones); * improved delivery methods for large molecule drugs; * proteomics, protein isolation and purification, signalling, identification of cell receptors * cell and tissue culture and engineering: cell/tissue culture, tissue engineering (including tissue scaffolds and biomedical engineering), cellular fusion, vaccine/immune stimulants, embryo manipulation * process biotechnology techniques: fermentation using bioreactors, bioprocessing, bioleaching, biopulping, biobleaching, biodesulphurisation, bioremediation, biofiltration and phytoremediation * gene and RNA vectors: gene therapy, viral vectors * bioinformatics: construction of databases on genomes, protein sequences; modelling complex biological processes, including systems biology * nanobiotechnology: applies the tools and processes of nano/microfabrication to build devices for studying biosystems and applications in drug delivery, diagnostics etc.
