title: Biotechnology in transfusion medicine.
abstract: In an overview, this paper summarizes the new possibilities based on biotechnology, such as monoclonal antibodies and genetic engineering. Examples are given where these new techniques are already used in transfusion work. In addition, some perspectives for the future in relation to these techniques are given.
authors.affiliation: Biotest AG, Research Department, Dreieich, FRG.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Sonneborn
mesh_terms: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D003001:Cloning, Molecular; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000635:transmission; D046508:Culture Techniques; D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D004274:DNA, Recombinant