A Spinner is a type of bioreactor which features an impeller, stirrer or similar device to agitate the contents (usually a mixture of cells, medium and products like proteins that can be harvested).[1] The vessels are usually made out of glass or stainless steel with port holes to accommodate sensors, Medium input or gas flow.
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Spinner type vessels are used for mammalian or plant cell culture. They are adequate for cell suspensions and attachment dependent cell types.
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