This study assessed a novel statistical approach using space-filling designs (SFDs) and self-validating ensemble modeling (SVEM) machine learning to efficiently identify key process factors using recombinant adeno-associated virus type 9 (rAAV9) gene therapy manufacturing as a case study. Based on risk assessment of parameters that may impact rAAV9 production, we have evaluated six process parameters using 24-run SFDs generated by the JMP statistical software. SFDs are a new class of design of experiment (DoE) created with the objective of covering the entire design space as completely as possible; this in turn allows more accurate modeling of complex response surface behavior typically found in bioprocesses.
Category: <span>Biologics Production</span>
The price per patient for protein-based and monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies runs into thousands of dollars per patient each year. These therapies cost considerably more to manufacture than small molecules. Hence, if mammalian or insect cell lines expressing high protein titres can be selected and optimized for protein expression using microscale bioreactor models early in development, then manufacturing costs can be reduced significantly…
For the ongoing 2014 Ebola virus outbreak, all viable options and technologies need to be evaluated as potential countermeasures to address this emerging biological threat. Novavax, Inc. has a rapid, practical vaccine development and manufacturing platform with the capability to deliver clinical trial material and, ultimately, commercial doses in response to novel infectious disease agents. This report describes the application of our platform technology for the successful generation, manufacture, and release of a clinical batch of Zaire ebolavirus glycoprotein nanoparticle vaccine three months from project initiation…
This paper describes how a biopharmaceutical product development effort can be structured to identify, understand, and plan activities and goals required to efficiently and rapidly deliver new products and therapies to patients. Although the paper focuses on manufacturing, the approach can be used for all aspects of pharmaceutical product development from establishing an intellectual property position, developing a comprehensive manufacturing plan, to creating a marketing program…
The purification of PHB-01 plantibody derived from tobacco leaves imposed difficulties when the plantibody solid-liquid extraction design was performed. Thus, our study focused on assessing a combination of an aqueous two-phase extraction (ATPE) procedure and affinity chromatography for solving some of the issues in plantibody purification. This was done using a complete factorial redesign, different polyethylene glycol (PEG)/K2PO4 proportions, and pH values in each partitioning variant.
Sea lice are the most problematic marine pathogens the salmon industry has to deal with, significantly affecting Europe and America. The worst offenders are genera: Pseudocaligus, Caligus, and Lepeophtheirus. Over €305 million in losses are estimated. Recent results have suggested that subolesin/akirin/myosin32 are good candidate antigens for the control of arthropod infestations such as sea lice. The aim of this study was to design and optimize the purification step of MY32/Ls protein to obtain the active pharmaceutical ingredient against sea lice. Non-chromatographic purification strategies were employed, based on published works, to establish rupture, washing, solubilization, and refolding conditions…
Stem cell-based regenerative medicine has great potential to advance the therapeutic treatment of human diseases. Among the various stem cell platforms, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represent one of the most promising options. Currently, there are over 500 clinical trials based on MSCs registered at the NIH’s ClinicalTrials.gov website. Although successful expansion of MSCs in vitro has been well-established, higher-yield, billion-cell expansion of MSCs remains a bottleneck. In this study, we successfully demonstrated large-scale culture of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSCs) in an industrial, single-use vessel at 3.75 L scale.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are particles of varying size, structure, and composition, which are secreted from cells and frequently mediate intercellular communication. Because they have been shown to travel through the circulatory system and also through biological barriers to deliver their molecular contents to distant target cells, there has been growing interest in using EVs, such as exosomes, as drug delivery vehicles. In the past ten years, the number of published articles linking EVs to drug delivery has increased 20-fold. EVs are being engineered to deliver protein, RNA, and small molecule cargo to target cells, tissues, and entire systems. Also, EVs derived from certain cells show inherent, therapeutically beneficial activity.
Agarose-based chromatography beads were first introduced by Stellan Hjertén in 1962. Fifty years later, beaded agarose has become the dominant resin for protein purification and is extensively used, ranging from research-scale in sub mL volumes to full-scale manufacturing in > 500 L chromatography columns. Recent resin development work has focused on increasing capacity and selectivity through different grafting technologies and ligand developments.