Expert Insights On Cell Line Development
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How To Build Cell Culture Models With Purpose
8/9/2023
Building a successful cell culture model has two key requirements — a clearly defined purpose from the outset and good data that support the purpose. This article discusses aspects to consider when characterizing complex cell cultures through modeling.
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Here's How USP mAb Standards Support Fast-Evolving Platform Approaches
5/24/2023
Industry-accepted reference materials give drug manufacturers a competitive edge. Data shows that first-in-class mAbs hold a market lead over later entrants. This article discusses the benefits of using well-characterized reference materials instead of spending time and resources to develop them from scratch.
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All You Need To Know About Contamination Control Strategies, Part 2
5/22/2023
In the second of this two-part series, microbiology and contamination control specialists Vanessa Figueroa and Greg Gibb continue discussing best practices in contamination control strategies through the lens of the newly formalized provisions in the EU GMP Annex I. Discussion includes the elements typically found in a CCS, who in your company is responsible for developing the CCS, how often it needs to be evaluated, and more.
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Not All Plate Counting Technologies Are The Same
5/18/2023
While rapid microbiological methods have advanced, most microbiology lab tests remain reliant upon assessing microbial growth on agar plates. Discrepancies with plate counting, together with the limitations of human vision, have led to regulatory concerns. This article shares the advantages of automated colony counters. Keep in mind that not all automated plate counters are the same, though — you'll want to look for important functionality.
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All You Need To Know About Contamination Control Strategies, Part 1
5/12/2023
In the first of this two-part series, microbiology and contamination control specialists Vanessa Figueroa, Rebecca Brewer, and Greg Gibb, Ph.D., discuss best practices in developing contamination control strategies through the lens of the newly formalized provisions in the EU GMP Annex I, Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products.
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5 Characteristics Of The Automated Microbiology Lab Of The Future
4/24/2023
The modern microbiology laboratory is starting to look very different from the laboratory of 10 years ago, and it will continue to evolve in the next few years. There are a number of innovations being implemented now or are in progress that can signal the path that many microbiology laboratories will follow.
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Risk-Based Strategies For Revalidating Bio/Pharma Equipment & Systems
4/20/2023
While equipment and systems validation is a regulatory requirement, it would take thousands of annual tests to retest all equipment and systems. BioPhorum shares risk-based approaches to new product introduction, controlled temperature chambers, sterilization processes, and more.
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A Regulator Looks Back On What We Learned From Accelerated SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing mAbs Development
3/29/2023
Prior knowledge, platforms, parallel backup programs, and strategic timing all come into play when rapidly scaling up a mAbs development program in response to a public health emergency.
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Best Practices For Cell Culture Media Fingerprinting
3/13/2023
This three-tier approach to cell culture media fingerprinting helps you to define an alternative method that will allow verification of the quality of the medium as well as fingerprinting. It helps you to choose suitable methods for incoming ID testing based on raw material properties, goals of media characterization, and the resources available.
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Platforming Strategies To Increase Throughput With Better Standardization
3/2/2023
Biologics development and manufacturing platforms should fit their target product profile. Here are four considerations for building more efficient platforms.