Expert Insights On Downstream Bioprocessing

51. Upping Flow Of Advanced Technologies Into Commercial Biomanufacturing 9/12/2024

    A set of tools NASA developed assessing new, rapidly developed and deployed technology could help biopharmas adopt advanced tech post-commercialization.

52. FDA Issues Revised Guidance On Controlling Nitrosamine Impurities In Pharmaceuticals 9/11/2024

    The FDA has issued a revised version of its guidance, Control of Nitrosamine Impurities in Human Drugs. This article explores the agency's recommendations, root causes of nitrosamines, and strategies for mitigating their presence in pharmaceuticals.

53. Capacity, AI Driving Single-use Bioprocess Probe And Sensor Uptake 8/30/2024

    Disposable probes and sensors offer advantages over their reusable counterparts, especially as industry moves toward flexible, scalable production models.

54. How To Minimize The Impact Of Stability Testing On Gene Therapy Batch Yield 8/27/2024

    This article outlines strategies for reducing the volumes required for gene therapy stability studies, with the goal of conserving product for patients, while remaining compliant and delivering data on CQAs. 

55. NIST, IBBR Researchers Explore Excipient-Influenced mAb Dynamics At Atomic Level 8/16/2024

    Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is powerful technique used to investigate the structure and dynamics of the drug substance in various drug formulations.

56. Report: Single-use Bioreactor Uptake Plateaued, Other SUT On The Rise 8/12/2024

    BioPlan Associates' latest manufacturing survey found signs of a maturing market and strong demand for innovation upstream and downstream.

57. Bacterial Endotoxin Testing, Part 4: Key Tests For Endotoxin Detection 8/7/2024

    This article concludes the author's series on bacterial endotoxin testing. It discusses best practices for the labeled lysate sensitivity test, non-interfering dilution determination, and more.

58. Improving Viral Safety: Highlights Of ICH Q5A(R2), USP, Ph. Eur. Recommendations 8/6/2024

    ICH Q5A (R2) was released in Nov. 2023 and adopted by the FDA and EMA earlier this year. For a fuller assessment of viral control, compendia from the USP and European Pharmacopeia help.

59. Bacterial Endotoxin Testing, Part 3: Calculating Endotoxin Limits & MVD 7/30/2024

    The author continues his article series on bacterial endotoxin testing by discussing depyrogenation and calculating endotoxin limits and maximum valid dilution (MVD), including those for active substances and excipients, combination products, and medical devices.

60. Bacterial Endotoxin Testing, Part 2: Prerequisites & Reagent Preparation 7/23/2024

    In this second article of a planned series about bacterial endotoxin testing, the author shares best practices about prerequisites and reagent preparation for a gel clot Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test.