DETAIL OF CLASSIFICATION ITEM

Classification: Classification of Economic Activities rev. 2 (CZ-NACE)

Abbreviation: CZ-NACE_KL Version: 1 Validity: 01.01.2008 - 09.09.9999 Family: Activities

Language version: EN

Classification level: 4

Item: 7211 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology

Item's explanatory note:

This class includes research and experimental development on biotechnology:
- DNA/RNA: genomics, pharmacogenomics, gene probes, genetic engineering, DNA/RNA sequencing/synthesis/ amplification, gene expression profiling, and use of antisense technology
- proteins and other molecules: sequencing/synthesis/engineering of proteins and peptides (including large molecule hormones); improved delivery methods for large molecule drugs; proteomics, protein isolation and purification, signalling, identification of cell receptors
- cell and tissue culture and engineering: cell/tissue culture, tissue engineering (including tissue scaffolds and biomedical engineering), cellular fusion, vaccine/immune stimulants, embryo manipulation
- process biotechnology techniques: fermentation using bioreactors, bioprocessing, bioleaching, biopulping, biobleaching, biodesulphurisation, bioremediation, biofiltration and phytoremediation
- gene and RNA vectors: gene therapy, viral vectors
- bioinformatics: construction of databases on genomes, protein sequences; modelling complex biological processes, including systems biology
- nanobiotechnology: applies the tools and processes of nano/microfabrication to build devices for studying biosystems and applications in drug delivery, diagnostics etc.

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Correspondences:
Classification of Economic Activities rev. 2 (CZ-NACE) - level 3 - Group	721	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Classification of Economic Activities rev. 2 (CZ-NACE) - level 5 - Sub-class	72110	Research and experimental development on biotechnology