BPI White Papers

Bioprocessing in a Time of Digital Transformation

eve® is a modular software system for bioreactors and incubator shakers, rethinking bioprocess control to meet the needs of modern users: Fast, secure access to data via a web browser from anywhere, using a range of devices The move to Big Data Analytics for process data analysis A single platform for different types of information required by different users e.g. researchers, production and quality assurance A browser-based approach to accessing this information makes considerations such as operating system, size of…

Fast Trak Education and Training 2017

Gain specialist knowledge in bioprocessing With our Fast Trak education, you can access application training in specialized bioprocessing techniques. The courses provide a tangible learning experience for process development and manufacturing scientists, relevant to everyday work. Comprehensive training for your specific needs The Fast Trak courses cover various topics from upstream to downstream. These include cell culture, bioreactor scale-up, column packing, basic chromatography, as well as optimization and scale-up for both pilot and manufacturing scales. In addition to our standard…

Antibody Targeted Therapy Online Course

This online module focuses on an intensive overview of the antibody therapeutics field, enabling you to: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the antibody field and awareness of the historical aspects, current research and future direction of the development of antibodies as therapeutics. Provide an overview of the antibody fields ranging from structure and function, through to the recent development of antibodies as therapeutics including manufacture and clinical development. Gain insights to some of the issues that are required to develop…

WPI’s Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center 2018 Schedule

Now is the time to plan professional development for 2018: check out the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center’s 2018 schedule. Download the flyer and gain access to exclusive discount opportunities for BPI subscribers. About: The Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (BETC) is where biotechnology professionals gain a competitive edge. Our innovative partnership between academia and industry creates customized workforce development solutions for forward-thinking biotechnology companies across the region and around the world. Whether you’re an employee…

How to Overcome Validation Challenges in a Single-Use World

While the popularity of single-use systems (SUS) is increasing, regulation of SUS supply chains is not. With increased regulatory scrutiny on supply chain security and risk mitigation strategies throughout the development and manufacturing of a therapeutic drug product, end users are scrambling to find ways to ensure the expected level of compliance. The solution? Sharing responsibilities across the entire supply chain. Validation must begin at the component raw material level and continue to final assembly. Primary parties – including drug…

Purification of Antibody Fragments and Single Domain Antibodies With Amsphereâ„¢ A3 Protein A Resin

The standard capture purification of full-size, classical antibodies is typically performed with Protein A affinity chromatography. Binding of the Protein A affinity ligand to the “Fc†region of antibodies (Abs) (abbreviations are defined at end of paper) takes place at the juncture of the constant domains 2 and 3 of the Ab heavy chains (Lewis et al. 2008). This high affinity binding primarily involves hydrophobic interactions. Antibodies that belong to the same subclass have greater than 95% homologous Fc-regions, allowing…

Purification of Fab and scFv Using High Binding Capacity TOYOPEARL® AF-rProtein L-650F Resin

Protein L based affinity chromatography is used for the capture of antibodies and antibody fragments that do not bind to protein A. Unlike protein A and G, which bind to the Fc region of immunoglobulins (IgGs), protein L binds through interactions with the variable region of an antibody’s kappa light chain. TOYOPEARL AF-rProtein L-650F is an affinity chromatography resin that combines a rigid polymer matrix with a recombinant protein L ligand, which is derived from the B4 domain of native…

Buffer Selection in Biologics Manufacturing

They’re far less exciting than the life-changing treatments they help create, but buffers play a critical role in upstream and downstream biomanufacturing processes. ANGUS takes you backstage with “Buffers in Biologics Manufacturing” – an in-depth article co-authored by Dr. Dave Green, Vice President of R&D, ANGUS, that explores the important variables to consider when selecting the right buffer (and buffer supplier). And, when it comes to biomanufacturing, we know a thing or two about buffers. Why? Because we invented them.…

Continuous Capture Chromatography, A simple, Robust Approach to Move From Batch to Continuous Capture

Increasing demands for the production of biopharmaceuticals, such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), vaccines and recombinant proteins, require new, innovative purification approaches with higher efficiency and productivity while maintaining or reducing costs. One of these approaches is continuous capture chromatography. Continuous capture chromatography, also known as CaptureSMB was developed by ChromaCon AG. CaptureSMB is a 2-column periodic counter current chromatography (2-PCC) process where the first column is fully loaded and breaks through to the second column. The first column is eluted…

Gram Scale Transient Antibody Production and Stable Cell Line Generation Using Flow Electroporationâ„¢ Technology

In recent years researchers have turned to transient gene expression (TGE) as an alternative to CHO stable cell line production for early stage antibody development. Despite advances in transfection methods and culture optimization, the majority of CHO-based TGE systems produce insufficient antibody titers (low mg/L level) for full use within the biotherapeutic development pipelines. MaxCyte’s delivery platform for cell engineering is based on Flow Electroporationâ„¢ technology and provides a universal means of fully scalable, highly efficient CHO-based TGE for the…