Filtration process for separating viruses

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Virus or bacteriophage – except for viral vector or... – Recovery or purification

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C435S320100, C435S235100

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06838272

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a process for separating viruses of different sizes, with the virus-containing solution preferably being filtered through one or more filter membranes.

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