#cpc8111 - Basic research services in natural sciences and engineering
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Class 8111 - Basic research services in natural sciences and engineering of Central Product Classification (CPC) Version 2.1 includes these subclasses:

81111 Basic research services in physical sciences

This subclass includes:

  • basic research services related to heat, light, electromagnetism, astronomy, etc.

81112 Basic research services in chemistry and biology

This subclass includes:

  • basic research services related to catalyses, fermentation, physiology and biology of animals and plants, micro-organisms, etc.

81113 Basic research services in biotechnology

This subclass includes:

  • basic research services related to knowledge requiring one or more of the following techniques:
    • DNA/RNA: Genomics, pharmacogenomics, gene probes, genetic engineering, DNA/RNA sequencing/synthesis/amplification, gene expression profiling, and the use of antisense technology
    • proteins and other molecules: sequencing/synthesis/engineering of proteins and peptides (including large molecule hormones); proteomics, protein isolation and purification, signaling, identification of cell receptors
    • cell and tissue culture and engineering: cell/tissue culture, tissue engineering (including disuse scaffolds and biomedical engineering), cellular fusion, vaccine/immune stimulants, embryo manipulation
    • process biotechnology techniques: bioreactor fermentation, bioprocessing, bioleaching, biopulping, biosulphurization, bioremediation, biofiltration, and phytoremediation
    • gene and RNA vectors: gene therapy, viral vectors
    • bioinformatics
    • nanobiotechnology

81114 Basic research services in engineering and technology

This subclass includes:

  • basic research services related to science and technology for casting, metal, machinery, electricity, communications, vessels, aircraft, civil engineering, construction, information, etc.

81115 Basic research services in medical sciences and pharmacy

This subclass includes:

  • basic research services related to treatment of diseases, preventive hygiene, pharmacy, etc.

81116 Basic research services in agricultural sciences

This subclass includes:

  • basic research services related to agricultural techniques, fruit culture, forestry, stock breeding, fisheries, etc.

81119 Basic research services in other natural sciences

This subclass includes:

  • basic research services related to the environment and other natural sciences not elsewhere classified