DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING FEATURED ARTICLES
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Next-Generation Benchtop LC-MS System At ASMS 2012
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, recently announced the Thermo Scientific Exactive Plus system, the company’s latest benchtop liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) system for high-throughput screening, identification and quantification of compounds in complex matrices.
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Researchers Develop Method To Grow Artificial Tissues With Embedded Nanoscale sensors
A multi-institutional research team has developed a method for embedding networks of biocompatible nanoscale wires within engineered tissues. These networks—which mark the first time that electronics and tissue have been truly merged in 3D—allow direct tissue sensing and potentially stimulation, a potential boon for development of engineered tissues that incorporate capabilities for monitoring and stimulation, and of devices for screening new drugs.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Implements Flexible Fully Disposable Up- And Downstream Manufacturing For Biopharmaceuticals
Boehringer Ingelheim has developed and now implemented a flexible set-up and operational approach for disposable technologies within its global biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing network.
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Skystar's New Vaccine Facility In Huxian Passes Initial GMP Certification
Skystar Bio-Pharmaceutical Company (NASDAQ: SKBI) ("Skystar" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer and distributor of veterinary medicines, vaccines, micro-organisms and feed additives, today announced that China's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) Good Manufacturing Process "GMP" experts have certified that Skystar's new vaccine facility in Huxian, China is 'Stage 1' GMP compliant.
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Removal Of Host Cell Proteins During Monoclonal Antibody Purification
Protein A chromatography is a widely used and highly successful method of purifying recombinant monoclonal antibodies. However, since Protein A has high affinity for antibodies, harsh conditions such as low pH are often required to elute monoclonal antibodies from Protein A affinity columns. By 3M Purification Inc
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Single-Use Connections Advance Aseptic ProcessingJohn Boehm discusses how single-use connections advance aseptic processing and create increased process flexibility and reliability while reducing costs.
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How CHT Ceramic Hydroxyapatite Works Application NoteCHT ceramic hydroxyapatite is a versatile chromatography support used for separation of biological molecules as diverse as polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, antibody fragments, enzymes, nucleic acids, and membrane proteins. By Paul Ng, Jie He, and Andrew Cohen, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA 94547
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Best Practices For Process Scale Column Packing Of CHT™ Ceramic Hydroxyapatite MediaCHT ceramic hydroxyapatite media require specific considerations during process-scale chromatography packing due to high specific gravity, rapid settling rate, and sensitivity to mechanical shear.
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Chromatography Column Protection With 3M Purification LifeASSURE™ PLA Series Membrane Filters Protective, or guard, filters are often used in chromatography column purification steps to protect the column media from contaminants in the various fluids that come in contact with the column.
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Automation Of A Homogeneous Proximity Assay For Detection Of Residual Protein A In Biological Therapeutics
Protein A is used in affinity chromatography for therapeutic antibody purification and has been shown to leach from columns during purification of antibodies resulting in contamination. Residual Protein A in therapeutic drugs could elicit mitogenic or immunological reactions in patients.
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AseptiQuik® STC Connectors integrate the AseptiQuik® sterile connector and the Steam-Thru® II SIP connector, giving manufacturers even greater flexibility for hybrid stainless steel and single-use processing.
Bio-Beads SM-2 nonpolar polystyrene adsorbents are analytical grade, neutral macroporous polymeric beads for use in hydrophobic interaction chromatography.
Magnosphere™ is a superparamagnetic particle for in vitro diagnostics and bio research applications.
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Bioprocess With The Bozenhardts is back, with a fresh episode packed with advice from Herman and Erich on the selection of filling systems for biopharmas. Listen in as the Bozenhardts give us an update on the process, logistics, and administration trends that are informing filling system decisions today, and offer direction on making choices that will prepare you for the fast-advancing therapies of tomorrow.
Bio-Rad now offers two very high capacity ion exchangers: Nuvia S, which can be used for capture and/or intermediate polishing; and Nuvia Q, which can be used for intermediate and/or final polishing.