Scanning electron microscope photos of human osteosarcoma cells in an artificial growth medium, a fibrous-bed bioreactor. The cells cling to Dacron fibers. Osteosarcoma is the most common malignant bone tumor. These cells have been genetically-engineered to produce a protein called Del-1. Photos courtesy of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Ohio State University.
Del1a -- Osteosarcoma cells, magnification 100X. |
Del1b -- Osteosarcoma cells, magnification 950X. |
Del1c -- Osteosarcoma cells, magnification 500X. |
Del1d -- Osteosarcoma cells, magnification 2000X. |