Microbiological Safety Cabinets for Gene Therapy Applications

Gene Therapy is a rapidly expanding market within the global biotechnology industry. Using techniques such as CRIPSR, a gene editing technology, the aim is to treat and prevent diseases. By inserting or altering harmful genes in a patient cell, it can reduce the need for surgeries or drugs.

The UK is at the forefront of advancing Gene Therapy technology, innovation hubs such as those in White City, London and Stevenage have spearheaded development.

To carry out experimental work, companies require specialist infrastructure. For example, Biopharma Group installed 10 Premium 212 Microbiological Safety cabinets to a Gene Therapy company based in White City. This is the second company within the emerging hub of innovative life sciences start-ups to install Faster cabinets.

A Microbiological safety cabinet provides product, personnel and environmental protection while handling biological samples (as in tissue culture, biological testing, pathogenic samples).

Ambient air is drawn in from slots at the stainless-steel base of the front opening and it passes under the work surface, from where it’s drawn up and blown into the plenum of the re-circulating and exhaust fan(s).

70% of filtered air is re-circulated (after passing through a H14 HEPA/ULPA filter) into the work chamber and the remaining 30% is exhausted to atmosphere through another filter.

Features to consider when purchasing a Class II cabinet are safety, cost, noise and location. The Premium 212 is one of the most energy efficient cabinets on the market, it is also one of the quietest at 42dB meaning a lab with several cabinets can be a relaxing work area for any kind of experiment.

The experts at Biopharma Group can help advise on your requirements.

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