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Abstract

A method of producing a protein or polypeptide, such as, for example, TSG-6 protein, or a biologically active fragment, derivative or analogue thereof, by introducing into mammalian cells a polynucleotide encoding the biologically active protein or polypeptide or biologically active fragment, derivative, or analogue thereof. The cells then are suspended in a protein-free medium that includes at least one agent that suppresses production of hyaluronic acid, hyaluronan, or a salt thereof by the cells. The cells are cultured for a time sufficient to express the biologically active protein or polypeptide or biologically active fragment, derivative or analogue thereof. The biologically active protein or polypeptide, or fragment, derivative, or analogue thereof then is recovered from the cells, such as, for example, by recovering the protein or polypeptide secreted by the cells from the cell culture medium.

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