Monoclonal Antibody Production
Discovery and Development
mAbs discovery and development necessitate a series of intricate procedures aimed at achieving consistent and reproducible outcomes. Employing a Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) platform enables efficient and straightforward selection and scale-up of clones for manufacturing. Explore our range of cell line development kits, optimized media, supplements, feeds, essential equipment, and other tools that expedite the process and minimize development time.
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Optimization and Scale Up
Efficient conversion from pilot to process scale and smooth technology transfer demand meticulous organization, effective communication, and thorough documentation. Choose appropriate media, single-use products, and instruments that adhere to stringent quality standards, ensuring high performance, scalability, enhanced speed, flexibility, and reduced capital requirements.
Clarification and Purification
Optimizing the downstream steps in monoclonal antibody (mAb) processing is paramount for guaranteeing product quality, yield, and sterility. Explore our comprehensive range of products designed to enhance separation efficiency and filtrate quality, all while minimizing biomanufacturing costs.
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Protein Characterisation and Analysis
Achieving optimal monoclonal antibody (mAb) production requires efficient protein characterization and analysis. Explore our advanced solutions for precise protein identification, quantification, structural analysis, post-translational modification profiling, and stability assessment.
Fill and Finish
To meet the requirements of fill and finish processes for mAb production, products must be prepared in an ISO Class 5 environment and comply with sterile, pyrogen-free, and particulate-free standards (USP71, USP85, USP758). Additionally, they should be validated for storage of frozen or lyophilized drug product and compatibility with the protein and excipients in the final formulation. Explore our product choices for mAb fill and finish, including RTF vials, chemicals, buffers, production water, and environmental control products.
Single-use Solutions
Our innovative single-use technologies accelerate biological manufacturing, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in upstream and downstream workflows. Achieve consistent and scalable processes with our industry-leading standard single use products.
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Monoclonal Antibody Production
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have revolutionized medicine since their inception in 1975 by Köhler and Milstein. With 162 approved therapies targeting various diseases, including cancer and infections, mAbs have become highly effective and top-selling drugs. They are also being investigated for autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular conditions due to their versatility and specificity. However, the development and production of mAbs pose challenges, requiring significant time, resources, and complex manufacturing operations. The Fisher Scientific channel offers advanced solutions to streamline the development process and ensure cost-effective antibody production for all steps from cell line development to final fill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Monoclonal Antibody?
Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced molecules engineered to serve as substitute antibodies in fighting disease. They mimic the body's natural immune response and target foreign agents.
What Are the Challenges of mAbs Development?
Challenges in mAbs development include time and resource requirements, labor-intensive processes from identifying suitable target antigens to generating high-affinity antibodies, stringent manufacturing control and optimization, and high costs associated with production, research, and development.
What Is the Most Used Cell Platform for mAb Development?
The most widely used cell platform for mAb development is the Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell line. CHO cells have become the preferred host for mAb production due to their genetic stability, high protein expression levels, ability to perform post-translational modifications similar to human cells, scalability, and regulatory approval for commercial production. The CHO cell line has a long history of safe use in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and offers a robust infrastructure with established protocols and knowledge base, making it an efficient and reliable platform for mAb development.
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