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Remote Inspections - Lessons LearnedThis article discusses select industry experience with regulatory authorities utilizing alternative mechanisms for assessing compliance as part of their review and approval of existing marketing authorizations or new applications.
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Enhancing Process Validation for Sterile Liquid and Freeze-Dried FormsAFI representatives of the process validation working group explore and define key elements for an enhanced approach to process validation for sterile liquid and freeze-dried forms.
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The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Biomanufacturing OperationsThis article presents the results of a survey conducted to gain insight on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on biomanufacturing operations.
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At AAPS with CritiTech Particle Engineering SolutionsMatthew McClorey, President of CritiTech Particle Engineering Solutions, shares his insights at AAPS.
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High-Growth Microbial Fermentation for the Manufacture of BiologicsChallenges in fermentation can be addressed through equipment changes, facility design, and process development.
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The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Biomanufacturing OperationsThis article presents the results of a survey conducted to gain insight on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on biomanufacturing operations.
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A Systematic Evaluation of Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Convalescent Plasma Therapy for COVID-19A task force details its findings of the risks associated with using convalescent plasma using failure mode and effects analysis
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Bringing Scalability to Metabolic Flux Analysis using Machine Learning to Accelerate LC-MS InterpretationMetabolic Flux Analysis (MFA) is a powerful technique used to characterize metabolic phenotype driving to improved productivity in biomanufacturing. MFA is most powerful when absolute concentrations of the metabolic intermediates are measured, but doing so in practice is often impractical due to inherent limitations of conventional absolute quantitation by mass spectral analysis. Recently, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have been applied to solving the problem of broad, untargeted, absolute quantitation in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). These new approaches extend readily to the determination of absolute concentrations of stable isotopically-labeled metabolic intermediates, offering a new tool for MFA. Dr Sam Yenne from Metalytics Inc., a company that specializes in the science of metabolic flux, has recently assessed and adopted Pyxis, a new tool for absolute quantitation of raw LC-MS data. Dr Yenne describes MFA, its utility in biopharmaceutical development, associated challenges and how Pyxis impacts those challenges.
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Overcoming Challenges to Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacture with Science- and Risk-Based StrategiesMany biologic drug manufacturers encounter similiar challenges; precompetitive collaboration can help resolve these issues. Representatives of the IQ Consortium’s Biologics CMC Leadership Group describe efforts to address the safe handling of biologic drugs in closed-system transfer devices in healthcare settings and the need for phase-appropriate specifications.
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Strategy for Derivation and Optimization of a Clonal HEK293 Suspension Cell Line for High Yield AAV ProductionThis commentary summarizes the derivation of clonal HEK293 suspension cell lines, selection of clones for rAAV production, and design of experiments-based optimization strategies for characterization of one clonal isolate for high yield rAAV manufacture. Data shown provides proof of concept for the success of this strategy, its applicability for manufacturing different rAAV serotypes and lays the foundation of further clonal cell line characterization for scale up of production.
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Strategic Changes to a Legacy Cleaning Approach Result in a More Sustainable ProcessIn this article, the authors explored the elimination of a water rinse and blow down following the caustic wash step, examining potential safety considerations, the effect on the quality of the cleaning process, and the potential benefit of implementing this change.
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Practical Guide: Mastering Process Validation and Quality Control to Produce Products that Scale from Clinic to CommercialProcess validation is essential in biopharmaceutical drug production to ensure product consistency, safety, and quality at every clinical stage, and to effectively reach commercial approval. It minimizes risks, reduces costs, and facilitates a smoother transition from earlier clinical stages to large-scale production, ensuring that drugs are made efficiently safe and effective for patients.
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Biosimilars Drug Development: Advances in Technologies from Molecule Design to Clinical TrialsThe authors have reviewed applications of novel technologies in the major stages of biosimilars development: process development, pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical trials, with an emphasis on recent regulatory requirements.
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Introducing BalanCD HEK293 Viral Feed for Viral Vector ProductionWebinar Date/Time: Wed, Mar 8, 2023 11:00 AM EST
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Continuous Preparative SEC for Purification of “Difficult-to-Manufacture” Proteins–A Feasibility StudyContinuous SEC was shown to increase productivity with the same product quality and yield.
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Why Automation with the Correct Liquid Handler is Integral to Improved NGS OutcomesNGS abbreviates drug discovery timelines.
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Preparing for a New Wave of mRNA TechnologiesTo prepare for emerging mRNA technologies, it is necessary to adapt fill/finish and cold chain capabilities.
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Enabling the Virtual Human Through Physiologically-based Pharmacokinetic ModelingBasic principles of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling and its impact in streamlining the drug development process are reviewed.
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Assessing Manufacturing Process RobustnessA structured assessment process can determine compliance to lifecycle process-validation requirements for biopharmaceuticals.
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Ensuring Cell Line Stability for Protein TherapeuticsStable cell line development can benefit from applying integrated analytical technologies.
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2020 Bio/Pharma Virtual Congress*** Live: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | 8:30 AM EDT – 4:00 PM EDT *** 2020 Bio/Pharma Virtual Congress: Join Pharmaceutical Technology® and BioPharm International® for this online event that will explore the latest developments in formulation, manufacturing, and innovative drug dosage forms, as well as detailed discussions about crucial topics impacting the industry. ***On demand available after final airing until 11/11/2021***
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Viewpoint: Precompetitive Collaboration Drives Pharma Industry InnovationThe IQ Consortium marks a decade of impactful innovation of collaboration through a network of pharmaceutical companies driving change for the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
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Predicting Extractables and Leachables from Container StoppersData from migration kinetics studies can be used to develop models that predict levels of leachables and extractables at different temperatures and time points.
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How Modularization and Digital Delivery are Transforming Pharma ManufacturingModular and replication strategies are being utilized to meet growing demand for CDMO facilities.
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Current Trends in Host Cell Protein Detection for Biologics ManufacturingIn this paper, the authors lay out some commonly accepted HCP analytical methods, the challenges of HCP assay, and provide recommendations on what can easily be accomplished in-house and when it may be better to outsource.
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Innovations in Downstream ProcessingInnovations in downstream processing accelerate development, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability.
