Process optimization mitigated the retention loss of an Fc-fusion protein during ultrafiltration/diafiltration.

IF 2.5 3区 生物学 Q3 BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Hao Yu, Li Fei
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Abstract

In the downstream processing of antibody-based therapeutics, ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF) is commonly applied for concentration and buffer exchange in the final formulation. For a given molecule, various factors such as membrane type, feed flux, and transmembrane pressure (TMP) can significantly influence the performance of UF/DF, impacting yield, buffer exchange efficiency, and product quality. Conventional membrane pore size selection is based on product molecular weight to ensure high retention. While working on an Fc-fusion protein, we found that the pH of load material had a critical effect on the retention of the molecule due to conformational changes at different pH values, as evidenced by the size-exclusion chromatography (SEC). Meanwhile, optimization of the UF/DF process underscored the importance of concentration polarization to protein retention. Approaches to reduce concentration polarization, such as increasing feed flux and lowering TMP, resulted in less protein loss in the permeate stream. High retention of this Fc-fusion protein during the UF/DF step can be achieved not only by utilizing a 5 kDa membrane but also by employing a 10 kDa membrane with optimized process parameters such as load conditions, feed flux, and TMP. These observations provide important insights on the factors impacting protein retention beyond the molecular weight cutoff (MWCO) of UF/DF membrane.

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Biotechnology Progress
Biotechnology Progress 工程技术-生物工程与应用微生物
CiteScore
6.50
自引率
3.40%
发文量
83
审稿时长
4 months
期刊介绍: Biotechnology Progress , an official, bimonthly publication of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and its technological community, the Society for Biological Engineering, features peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and descriptions of emerging techniques for the development and design of new processes, products, and devices for the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and bioprocess industries. Widespread interest includes application of biological and engineering principles in fields such as applied cellular physiology and metabolic engineering, biocatalysis and bioreactor design, bioseparations and downstream processing, cell culture and tissue engineering, biosensors and process control, bioinformatics and systems biology, biomaterials and artificial organs, stem cell biology and genetics, and plant biology and food science. Manuscripts concerning the design of related processes, products, or devices are also encouraged. Four types of manuscripts are printed in the Journal: Research Papers, Topical or Review Papers, Letters to the Editor, and R & D Notes.
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