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Critical Quality Attributes Challenge Biologics Development
The complex nature of biologics adds additional CQAs that must be determined to ensure the safe development of biologics.
By Susan Haigney
Critical quality attributes (CQAs) are used in biop…
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Ensuring the Biological Integrity of Raw Materials
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Global regulations, including those from the United States Department of Agriculture, the European Medicines Agency, and the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) set sta…
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Evaluating E&L Studies for Single-Use Systems
Extraction studies demonstrate approaches for evaluating single-use bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing materials.
By Irene Cecchini, Daniele Mastroianni, Silvia Rocchi, Gabriella Angiuoni
Biop…
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The Tide Stays High
… has been positive, with an expectation that the regulatory environment will be less restrictive and FDA will be approving more drugs more quickly. There have even been suggestions that a venture cap…
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Managing Risk in Raw Material Sourcing
Vendor selection and materials testing are complex enough, but in today’s volatile environment, risk mapping and monitoring are also crucial.
By Agnes Shanley
Choosing excipients and supplie…
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Make buffer preparation more time and cost efficient with inline conditioning
Simplify Buffer Preparation
The volume and number of buffers for a typical downstream process can be considerable.
Preparation of these buffers is a challenge that in-line conditioning can o…
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A Q&A on Bioprocessing Trends and Technologies at INTERPHEX 2016
Bioprocessing equipment and materials, as well as technical discussions about process development, were in prominent positions at the INTERPHEX 2016 trade show, held in New York in late April. Rita …
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Continuous Processing for the Production of Biopharmaceuticals
Both FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have changed their guidelines to reflect a change in the definition of a batch. Batch is now defined by the quantity of material rather than the mode o…
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Selecting a Comprehensive Bioburden Reduction Plan
Process maps and risk assessments are among the valuable tools operators can apply to reduce the risk of microbial contamination.
By Randi Hernandez
There are multiple variables to consider …
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Fluid Handling in Biopharma Facilities
…vent contamination, maintain a sterile environment, and the use of biocompatible materials that meet FDA standards.
Kaap (Parker domnick hunter): Leak prevention is key when working with fluids. U…