Author Archives: Steve Burton

Removal of Isoagglutinins from IVIG and Plasma Using Affinity Chromatography

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Antibody-mediated haemolysis is a hard-to-predict phenomenon with potentially severe consequences. It is mediated by naturally-occurring anti-A and anti-B immunoglobulin isoagglutinins, which are present in plasma, blood, and several derived products, including IVIG produced by plasma fractionation. Prometic Bioseparations have developed an affinity chromatography resin for the removal of isoagglutinins from plasma and plasma derived products, such as IVIG. The resins, IsoClear A and IsoClear B, can clear isoagglutinins from a titre of 1/32 down to negative agglutination using a load…

April 10, 2018

Multi-Mode Mimetic Ligandâ„¢ Library – A Rapid Screening Toolbox for Target Protein Purification

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Small synthetic ligands have established themselves as an essential component of modern downstream processes, both as specific ligands for product capture or the targeted removal of impurities and more generally for product polishing applications. Historically, the identification of a specific ligand for a target protein has required the engagement of specialist companies. Whilst this approach can be very successful, such studies often require some time to set-up and perform (i.e. from ligand discovery, to adsorbent/process development and finally manufacture) and…

December 20, 2016