The authors present scale-up from a 5-L fermentor to a 50-L pilot-scale using the criterion of constant power consumption per unit liquid volume.
The Center for Molecular Immunology (Havana, Cuba) has been working on a novel cancer immunotherapy targeting the epidermal growth factor (EGF). The vaccine is composed of a chemical conjugate of EGF and a carrier protein (rP64k), designed to trigger an anti-EGF antibody response. The results of studies of molecular characterization, immunogenic activity, and clinical data are presented here.
A purification scheme to maximize the efficiency of the purification process and product purity while minimizing the development time for early-phase therapeutic antibodies.
Most local and global clinical research organizations (CROs) consider an operational presence in India as key to their overall business plans. India is clearly on course to become the next hub for clinical trials.
The disadvantages of the traditional vaccine regime (prime plus boost) have spurred the development of single-shot vaccines. This article describes the development and manufacture of a prototype single-shot vaccine that uses microspheres made from cross-linked modified dextran polymers for controlled release of the antigen.
Transitioning from stainless steel technology to disposable technology in bioprocessing.
Recombinant protein and plasmid DNA production using microbial expression systems is the cornerstone of many biologics manufacturing processes. HCD methods are commonly used for these processes because of the advantages they provide.
Interview with David Radspinner, director of global marketing & customer applications, bioprocess production at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Robust packing procedures can improve process performance and increase resin lifetime.
Design space concepts are key to a successful technology transfer.
One of the challenges of adopting single-use technology is that not all cell lines are compatible with disposable bioreactors.
Comparison of the integrated assembly purified MGG to the control revealed that the purity if the MGG was very high.
There are six mechanisms for bringing a veterinary biologic into use when circumstances demand a rapid response and full licensure will take too long.
Comparison of the integrated assembly purified MGG to the control revealed that the purity if the MGG was very high.
By outsourcing high-end processes that demand advanced analytical and technical skills, biopharm companies are reaping substantial savings.
Single-use connections can help drug manufacturers maximize efficiency in every step of the manufacturing process.
Cook Pharmica LLC is a biopharmaceutical contract manufacturer of mammalian cell-culture products. Cook Pharmica's mission is to provide process development, flexible manufacturing, and analytical services to the global biotech community, enabling its partners to bring their life-saving discoveries to patients. Founded in 2004, Cook Pharmica is a privately held, wholly-owned subsidiary of Cook Incorporated.
Biopharmaceuticals currently account for 34% of Japan's $12 billion biotech market. Technology partnerships and increased R&D are the keys to further growth.
Disposables are increasingly being used in the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. This article describes the design of a fully disposable process for the cGMP manufacture of clinical trial grade plasmid DNA. It addresses the rationale for implementing such a process with respect to the manufacture of patient-specific plasmid DNA vaccines for the treatment of leukemia. The process incorporates a number of disposable technologies, which are simple to use and thus reduce the need for investment in expensive equipment and cleaning validation.
Partnering with a surging number of CROs, CMOs, CSOs, and other niche providers, biopharm companies in 2007 will have an estimated spend of more than $7 billion on international clinical trial outsourcing alone.
In light of these recent decisions, patent holders must devise new strategies for patent enforcement and licensing.
The Act will establish third party rights to challenge the validity of a patent through postgrant opposition proceedings.
CMOs must take a proactive approach to ensure the availability of local talent