WZ 72.10.1—Research and experimental development on biotechnology

Where 72.10.1 sits

1. N Professional, scientific and technical activities
2. 72 Scientific research and development
3. 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
4. 72.10 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
5. 72.10.1 Research and experimental development on biotechnology

What 72.10.1 includes

• This subclass encompasses research and development in the field of biotechnology:
• DNA/RNA: Genomics, pharmacogenetics, gene probes, genetic engineering, DNA/RNA sequencing/synthesis/amplification, gene expression profiling and application of antisense technology
• Proteins and other molecules: Sequencing, synthesis and modification of proteins and peptides (including high-molecular-weight hormones); improved dosage forms for high-molecular-weight drugs; Proteomics, protein isolation and purification, signal generation, identification of cell receptors
• Cell and tissue culture and tissue engineering: cell and tissue culture engineering, tissue engineering (including tissue scaffolds and biomedical procedures), cell fusion, vaccines and immunostimulants, embryo culture
• Bioprocess engineering methods: fermentations in bioreactors, bioprocesses, biological bleaching, biological pulp production, biological leaching, biological desulfurization, biological environmental remediation and biological filtration
• Subcellular organisms: gene therapy, viral vectors
• Bioinformatics: creation of databases with genomes or protein sequences; modeling of complex biological processes including systems biology
• Nanobiotechnology: application of tools and methods of nanoand microsystems engineering to produce tools for the study of biological systems as well as applications in drug delivery, diagnostics, etc.

72.10.1 in other systems