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Gooran N, Kopra K. Fluorescence-Based Protein Stability Monitoring-A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1764. [PMID: 38339045 PMCID: PMC10855643 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Proteins are large biomolecules with a specific structure that is composed of one or more long amino acid chains. Correct protein structures are directly linked to their correct function, and many environmental factors can have either positive or negative effects on this structure. Thus, there is a clear need for methods enabling the study of proteins, their correct folding, and components affecting protein stability. There is a significant number of label-free methods to study protein stability. In this review, we provide a general overview of these methods, but the main focus is on fluorescence-based low-instrument and -expertise-demand techniques. Different aspects related to thermal shift assays (TSAs), also called differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF) or ThermoFluor, are introduced and compared to isothermal chemical denaturation (ICD). Finally, we discuss the challenges and comparative aspects related to these methods, as well as future opportunities and assay development directions.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turku, Henrikinkatu 2, 20500 Turku, Finland;
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Schuster J, Mahler HC, Koulov A, Joerg S, Racher A, Huwyler J, Detampel P, Mathaes R. Tracking the physical stability of fluorescent-labeled mAbs under physiologic in vitro conditions in human serum and PBS. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2020; 152:193-201. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2020.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Astier A. [Interchangeability and substitution of biosimilars]. ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANÇAISES 2020; 78:277-284. [PMID: 32387176 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharma.2020.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The rationality of the interchangeability of biosimilars is based on broad scientific evidence and numerous clinical experiences in real life which show no sign of reduced efficacy or different tolerance compared to the original molecule. The substitution of biosimilars (pharmaceutical act) remains widely contested in many countries, notably in France. However, it would make it possible to make very significant savings in a context of major acceleration in health spending. This reluctance is unfounded in light of the quality of biosimilars authorized in Europe and their rigorous evaluation. It is therefore essential to improve the information of health professionals and patients on these biosimilars.
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- A Astier
- Biotopic pharmaceuticals, 16, rue Gay-Lussac, 75005 Paris, France.
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Evers A, Pfeiffer-Marek S, Bossart M, Heubel C, Stock U, Tiwari G, Gebauer B, Elshorst B, Pfenninger A, Lukasczyk U, Hessler G, Kamm W, Wagner M. Peptide Optimization at the Drug Discovery-Development Interface: Tailoring of Physicochemical Properties Toward Specific Formulation Requirements. J Pharm Sci 2019; 108:1404-1414. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2018.11.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Xie S, Wong AYH, Chen S, Tang BZ. Fluorogenic Detection and Characterization of Proteins by Aggregation‐Induced Emission Methods. Chemistry 2019; 25:5824-5847. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201805297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Sheng Xie
- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative MedicineKarolinska Institutet Hong Kong S.A.R. China
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- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative MedicineKarolinska Institutet Hong Kong S.A.R. China
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- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative MedicineKarolinska Institutet Hong Kong S.A.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National, Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and ReconstructionInstitute of Molecular Functional MaterialsState Key Laboratory of NeuroscienceDivision of Biomedical Engineering, and Division of Life Science, HKUST-Shenzhen Research InstituteThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon Hong Kong S.A.R. China
- NSFC Center for Luminescence from Molecular AggregatesSCUT-HKUST Joint Research InstituteState Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and DevicesSouth China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 P.R. China
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Variable Field Analytical Ultracentrifugation: II. Gravitational Sweep Sedimentation Velocity. Biophys J 2016; 110:103-12. [PMID: 26745414 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2015.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Revised: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sedimentation velocity (SV) analytical ultracentrifugation is a classical biophysical technique for the determination of the size-distribution of macromolecules, macromolecular complexes, and nanoparticles. SV has traditionally been carried out at a constant rotor speed, which limits the range of sedimentation coefficients that can be detected in a single experiment. Recently we have introduced methods to implement experiments with variable rotor speeds, in combination with variable field solutions to the Lamm equation, with the application to expedite the approach to sedimentation equilibrium. Here, we describe the use of variable-field sedimentation analysis to increase the size-range covered in SV experiments by ∼100-fold with a quasi-continuous increase of rotor speed during the experiment. Such a gravitational-sweep sedimentation approach has previously been shown to be very effective in the study of nanoparticles with large size ranges. In the past, diffusion processes were not accounted for, thereby posing a lower limit of particle sizes and limiting the accuracy of the size distribution. In this work, we combine variable field solutions to the Lamm equation with diffusion-deconvoluted sedimentation coefficient distributions c(s), which further extend the macromolecular size range that can be observed in a single SV experiment while maintaining accuracy and resolution. In this way, approximately five orders of magnitude of sedimentation coefficients, or eight orders of magnitude of particle mass, can be probed in a single experiment. This can be useful, for example, in the study of proteins forming large assemblies, as in fibrillation process or capsid self-assembly, in studies of the interaction between very dissimilar-sized macromolecular species, or in the study of broadly distributed nanoparticles.
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Factors Governing the Accuracy of Subvisible Particle Counting Methods. J Pharm Sci 2016; 105:2042-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2016.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Jaccoulet E, Boccard J, Taverna M, Azevedos AS, Rudaz S, Smadja C. High-throughput identification of monoclonal antibodies after compounding by UV spectroscopy coupled to chemometrics analysis. Anal Bioanal Chem 2016; 408:5915-5924. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-016-9708-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2016] [Revised: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 06/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Bria CR, Jones J, Charlesworth A, Williams SKR. Probing Submicron Aggregation Kinetics of an IgG Protein by Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation. J Pharm Sci 2016; 105:31-9. [DOI: 10.1002/jps.24703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2015] [Revised: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Wahome N, Cooper A, Thapa P, Choudhari S, Gao FP, Volkin DB, Middaugh CR. Production of Well-Characterized Virus-like Particles in an Escherichia coli-Based Expression Platform for Preclinical Vaccine Assessments. Methods Mol Biol 2016; 1404:437-457. [PMID: 27076315 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3389-1_29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In this chapter we demonstrate a method to produce virus-like particles (VLPs) from Escherichia coli. Standard bacterial protocols are used for the cloning, transformation, and expression of the protein subunits. A two-step protein purification method is highlighted: one step based on separating soluble proteins with ion-exchange affinity chromatography and a second polishing step using size-exclusion columns to isolate VLP species. The ensuing VLPs can be characterized with a variety of biophysical techniques including ultraviolet (UV)-visible spectroscopy for protein quantification, dynamic light scattering for size distribution determination, and transmission electron microscopy to ascertain size and morphology.
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MESH Headings
- Capsid Proteins/genetics
- Cloning, Molecular
- Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
- Dynamic Light Scattering
- Escherichia coli/genetics
- Genetic Engineering/methods
- Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
- Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
- Transformation, Genetic
- Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle/biosynthesis
- Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle/chemistry
- Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle/genetics
- Vaccines, Virus-Like Particle/isolation & purification
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- Newton Wahome
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macromolecule and Vaccine Stabilization Center, University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Ave, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA.
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- Protein Production Group, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Microscopy and Analytical Imaging Lab, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macromolecule and Vaccine Stabilization Center, University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Ave, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Protein Production Group, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macromolecule and Vaccine Stabilization Center, University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Ave, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macromolecule and Vaccine Stabilization Center, University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Ave, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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Kinnunen HM, Sharma V, Contreras-Rojas LR, Yu Y, Alleman C, Sreedhara A, Fischer S, Khawli L, Yohe ST, Bumbaca D, Patapoff TW, Daugherty AL, Mrsny RJ. A novel in vitro method to model the fate of subcutaneously administered biopharmaceuticals and associated formulation components. J Control Release 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2015.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Allmendinger A, Dieu LH, Fischer S, Mueller R, Mahler HC, Huwyler J. High-throughput viscosity measurement using capillary electrophoresis instrumentation and its application to protein formulation. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2014; 99:51-8. [PMID: 25077704 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2014.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 06/19/2014] [Accepted: 07/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Viscosity characterization of protein formulations is of utmost importance for the development of subcutaneously administered formulations. However, viscosity determinations are time-consuming and require large sample volumes in the range of hundreds of microliters to a few milliliters, depending on the method used. In this article, an automated, high-throughput method is described to determine dynamic viscosity of Newtonian fluids using standard capillary electrophoresis (CE) equipment. CE is an analytical method routinely used for the separation and characterization of proteins. In our set-up, the capillary is filled with the test sample, and a constant pressure is applied. A small aliquot of riboflavin is subsequently loaded into the capillary and used as a dye to monitor movement of protein samples. Migration time of the riboflavin peak moving through the filled capillary is converted to the viscosity by applying the Hagen-Poiseuille's law. The instrument is operated without using an electrical field. Repeatability, robustness, linearity, and reproducibility were demonstrated for different capillary lots and instruments, as well as for different capillary lengths and diameters. Accuracy was verified by comparing the viscosity data obtained by CE instrumentation with those obtained by plate/cone rheometry. The suitability of the method for protein formulations was demonstrated, and limitations were discussed. Typical viscosities in the range of 5-40mPas were reliably measured with this method. Advantages of the CE instrumentation-based method included short measurement times (1-15min), small sample volumes (few microliters) for a capillary with a diameter of 50μm and a length of 20.5cm as well as potential to be suitable for high-throughput measurements.
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- Andrea Allmendinger
- Late Stage Pharmaceutical and Processing Development, Pharmaceutical Development & Supplies, Pharma Technical Development Biologics EU, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Grenzacherstrasse 124, 4070 Basel, Switzerland; Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Late Stage Pharmaceutical and Processing Development, Pharmaceutical Development & Supplies, Pharma Technical Development Biologics EU, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Grenzacherstrasse 124, 4070 Basel, Switzerland
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- Late Stage Pharmaceutical and Processing Development, Pharmaceutical Development & Supplies, Pharma Technical Development Biologics EU, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Grenzacherstrasse 124, 4070 Basel, Switzerland
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- Late Stage Pharmaceutical and Processing Development, Pharmaceutical Development & Supplies, Pharma Technical Development Biologics EU, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Grenzacherstrasse 124, 4070 Basel, Switzerland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.
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Nishi H, Mathäs R, Fürst R, Winter G. Label-free flow cytometry analysis of subvisible aggregates in liquid IgG1 antibody formulations. J Pharm Sci 2013; 103:90-9. [PMID: 24218205 DOI: 10.1002/jps.23782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2013] [Revised: 10/08/2013] [Accepted: 10/18/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The objective of this study was to characterize and quantify label-free subvisible antibody particles in different formulations based on their size and physical properties by flow cytometry. Protein subvisible particles were prepared under various stress conditions and analyzed by applying different analytical techniques [light obscuration (LO), microflow imaging (MFI), and flow cytometry (FACS)] for the detection of aggregates. The capability of the FACS method to detect and count subvisible particles was evaluated and benchmarked against conventional techniques. FACS can analyze particles down to 500 nm reducing the gap between size-exclusion chromatography and LO. The applied methods of FACS, LO, and MFI displayed a proportional correlation between the total particle counts, however, FACS can provide additional information on the structural characteristics of such aggregated particles.
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- Hirotaka Nishi
- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Munich, 81377, Germany
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Härtl E, Winter G, Besheer A. Influence of Hydroxypropyl‐Beta‐Cyclodextrin on the Stability of Dilute and Highly Concentrated Immunoglobulin G Formulations. J Pharm Sci 2013; 102:4121-31. [DOI: 10.1002/jps.23729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2013] [Revised: 08/18/2013] [Accepted: 08/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Jorgensen L, Groenning M, Roest N, Pinholt C, van de Weert M. The challenges in and importance of analysing protein structure and physical stability in complex formulations. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s1773-2247(13)50051-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Biosimilars and biobetters as tools for understanding and mitigating the immunogenicity of biotherapeutics. Drug Discov Today 2012; 17:1282-8. [PMID: 22796124 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2012.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Revised: 06/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this article, we review key steps for the development of biosimilars and biobetters and related bioanalytical challenges, with a focus on how they are associated with immunogenicity. We analyze the factors that can impact antidrug antibody (ADA) responses and their correlations with preclinical and clinical outcomes to provide relevant insights and to answer questions, including what types of aggregate are immunogenic. We also address strategies for developing less-immunogenic biotherapeutics. Using interferon-β (IFN-β) as a case study, we explore the correlation between aggregation and immunogenicity. We dissect and integrate with clinical data the IFN-β preclinical immunogenicity and aggregation predictions and discuss the feasibility of developing an IFN-β with lower aggregation and/or immunogenicity.
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High-dose monoclonal antibodies via the subcutaneous route: challenges and technical solutions, an industry perspective. Ther Deliv 2012; 3:889-900. [DOI: 10.4155/tde.12.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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This review summarizes the various challenges in product development involved in subcutaneous administration of high-dose monoclonal antibodies and attempts to provide an industry perspective of some of the available technologies and potential avenues to overcome these challenges.
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Ganesan A, Watkinson A, Moore BD. Biophysical characterisation of thermal-induced precipitates of recombinant anthrax protective antigen: evidence for kinetically trapped unfolding domains in solid-state. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2012; 82:475-84. [PMID: 22683695 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2012.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2012] [Revised: 04/25/2012] [Accepted: 05/29/2012] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Insoluble aggregation or precipitation is one of the most common degradation pathways observed for biotherapeutics; despite this, the structural mechanisms by which this occurs remain poorly understood due to difficulties associated with biophysical characterisation of protein particulates. To address this knowledge gap, we developed a solid-state circular dichroism (CD) technique, which allows in situ measurements of the secondary and tertiary structural changes associated with the formation of visible therapeutic protein aggregates. We demonstrate how solid-state CD, in conjunction with other biophysical and computational methods can aid in gaining valuable insights into the mechanisms and pathways of thermal-induced precipitation of Bacillus anthracis recombinant protective antigen (rPA), the primary immunogen of anthrax subunit vaccine. Using these methods, we show the domains d3 and d4 are the most labile of the four structurally distinct domains of rPA and play the critical role in nucleating the cascade of unfolding and aggregation. During the assembly process, the domains d1 and d2 become kinetically trapped within the insoluble aggregate and reveal previously intractable distinct tertiary structural elements of the rPA native structure. These findings reveal a uniquely detailed insight into the role of rPA domains on protein stability and provide a mechanistic framework for thermal-induced unfolding and precipitation. It also shows that solid-state CD provides a novel approach in characterising protein precipitation that may facilitate rational improvements to the stability of biopharmaceuticals.
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- Ashok Ganesan
- XstalBio Ltd., University Avenue, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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Immunogenicity of protein aggregates--concerns and realities. Int J Pharm 2012; 431:1-11. [PMID: 22546296 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2012] [Revised: 04/10/2012] [Accepted: 04/13/2012] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Protein aggregation is one of the key challenges in the development of protein biotherapeutics. It is a critical product quality issue as well as a potential safety concern due to the increased immunogenicity potential of these aggregates. The overwhelming safety concern has led to an increased development effort and regulatory scrutiny in recent years. The main purposes of this review are to examine the literature data on the relationship between protein aggregates and immunogenicity, to highlight the linkage and existing inconsistencies/uncertainties, and to propose directions for future investigations/development.
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Samra HS, He F. Advancements in high throughput biophysical technologies: applications for characterization and screening during early formulation development of monoclonal antibodies. Mol Pharm 2012; 9:696-707. [PMID: 22263524 DOI: 10.1021/mp200404c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The formulation development of monoclonal antibodies is extremely challenging, due to the diversity and complexity contained within this class of molecules. The physical and chemical properties of a monoclonal antibody dictate the behavior of the protein drug during manufacturing, storage and clinical administration. In the past few years, the use of high throughput technologies has been widely adapted to delineate unique properties of individual immunoglobulin G's (IgG's) important for their development. Numerous screening techniques have been designed to reveal physical and chemical characteristics of a protein relevant to stability under production, formulation and delivery conditions. In addition, protein stability under accelerated stresses has been utilized to predict long-term storage behavior for monoclonal antibodies in the formulation. In this review, we summarize the recent advancements in the field of biophysical technology, with a specific focus on the techniques that can be directly applied to the formulation development of monoclonal antibodies. Several case studies are also presented here to provide examples of combining existing biophysical methods with high throughput screening technology in the formulation development of monoclonal antibody drugs.
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- Hardeep S Samra
- Department of Formulation Sciences, MedImmune , One MedImmune Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878, USA.
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