Protein A affinity chromatography continues to be the preferred method for commercial purification of antibodies because of its high selectivity and robust resin performance over repeated purification cycles. Reports estimate that US$125 billion of yearly sales will be generated from monoclonal antibody (MAb) products by 2020 (1). Most of those will be purified by largescale protein A affinity chromatography. With the continued growth and commercial importance of MAb production, availability of high-quality resin material and options for secondary sourcing are…
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Daily Archives
PPD beefing up biologics lab services in Ireland
Contract research organization (CRO) PPD will expand its biologics capabilities in Athlone, Ireland to include cell and gene therapy analytical testing. The 41,000 square foot Athlone facility will have a further 6,000 square feet of lab space added to it to feed the demand for biologics testing and to mirror expansions being made at PPD’s facility across the pond in Middleton, Wisconsin. “The Athlone facility enables us to partner closely with a wide variety of both European and global clients…