Biotechnologyin Australia
Australia Market Research and Industry Report
15 August 2007
Industry Code : X0001
The OECD definition of biotechnology states that it is the application of science and technology to living organisms as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge, goods and services. Biotechnology includes: DNA (the coding), genomics, pharmaco-genetics, gene probes, DNA sequencing/synthesis/amplification, genetic engineering; Proteins and molecules (the functional blocks): protein/peptide sequencing/synthesis, lipid/protein glyco-engineering, proteomics, hormones, and growth factors, cell receptors/signalling/pheromones; Cell and tissue culture and engineering: cell/tissue culture, tissue engineering, hybridisation, cellular fusion, vaccine/immune stimulants, embryo manipulation; Process biotechnologies: Bioreactors, fermentation, bioprocessing, bioleaching, bio-pulping, bio-bleaching, biodesulphurization, bioremediation, and biofiltration; Sub-cellular organisms: gene therapy, viral vectors. (Source: OECD)
The major products and services in this industry are:
- | Human Therapeutics |
- | Agribiotech |
- | Diagnostics |
- | Suppliers |
- | Chemical, Environment and Other |
- | Food and/or Beverage |
- | Bioinformatics | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
- | DNA coding |
- | Cell and tissue culture engineering |
- | Process Biotechnologies |
- | Sub-cellular organisms | |
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