BIOREACTOR WITH EXPANDABLE SURFACE AREA FOR CULTURING CELLS

摘要

The present invention discloses a bioreactor apparatus with an expandable surface area which is useful for culturing cells. A method for culturing cells is also included in the invention. The method comprises providing a container and a carrier adjacent the container, wherein the container includes an inflow and an outflow, and wherein the carrier includes an expandable surface area; supplying cells through an inflow to the carrier, wherein said cells will adhere to the carrier and proliferate; and continually supplying nutrients through the inflow of the container. A device for culturing cells comprising a carrier including an expandable surface area upon which to culture the cells is also included in the present invention.