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Table 1 specified scale-up parameters and defined protein characteristics

From: Process development of ATROSAB, an anti TNFR1 Monoclonal Antibody: in three steps from research to GMP

 

scale-up parameter

protein characteristics

Parameter

Design Space

300L GMP

specifications defined at the project start

300L GMP

Mixing Time [s]

10 - 70

max. 60

Isoforms (IEF)

pH 7.6 - 8.8

Tip-Speed [m/s]

0.6 - 1.2

max. 1.0

Glycosylation

(HPAEC-PAD)

Mol% of different forms ± 20% from clone screening

Reynolds Number

1 - 8 Mio

max. 6 Mio

Potency

40% - 160% from clone screening

Power Input [W/m3]

25 - 1100

max. 650

Molecular weight

(SDS-PAGE)

Main Band at app. 150 kDa

Gassing

Head Space / Ring Sparger

Head Space & Ring Sparger

Immunogenic glycostructures

none

Agitation

orbital sh., Rushton I.

Rushton I.

Purity (HP-SEC)

> 90%