Quantitative flow measurements in bioreactors by nuclear magnetic resonance imaging. 1990

B E Hammer, and C A Heath, and S D Mirer, and G Belfort
Intermagnetics General Corporation, Troy, NY 12180.

We have developed nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) flow imaging techniques to measure fluid flow in a cell-free hollow fiber bioreactor (HFBR). Using 1H NMR we track the motion of protons and obtain velocity distributions as a function of position and time. These measurements enable the visualization of flow patterns needed for module design and for establishing desired operating conditions. Uneven flow in the cell-containing region of an HFBR can result in concentration gradients and uneven cell distribution that may lead to reduced cell viability. Results from this non-invasive method could be used to design more efficient cell bioreactors or membrane separation devices.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009682 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Spectroscopic method of measuring the magnetic moment of elementary particles such as atomic nuclei, protons or electrons. It is employed in clinical applications such as NMR Tomography (MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING). In Vivo NMR Spectroscopy,MR Spectroscopy,Magnetic Resonance,NMR Spectroscopy,NMR Spectroscopy, In Vivo,Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,Spectroscopy, Magnetic Resonance,Spectroscopy, NMR,Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopies,Magnetic Resonance, Nuclear,NMR Spectroscopies,Resonance Spectroscopy, Magnetic,Resonance, Magnetic,Resonance, Nuclear Magnetic,Spectroscopies, NMR,Spectroscopy, MR
D002138 Calibration Determination, by measurement or comparison with a standard, of the correct value of each scale reading on a meter or other measuring instrument; or determination of the settings of a control device that correspond to particular values of voltage, current, frequency or other output. Calibrations
D001709 Biotechnology Body of knowledge related to the use of organisms, cells or cell-derived constituents for the purpose of developing products which are technically, scientifically and clinically useful. Alteration of biologic function at the molecular level (i.e., GENETIC ENGINEERING) is a central focus; laboratory methods used include TRANSFECTION and CLONING technologies, sequence and structure analysis algorithms, computer databases, and gene and protein structure function analysis and prediction. Biotechnologies

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