DSM and Crucell Announce Record Achievement in PER.C6 Technology
DSM Biologics and Crucell N.V. announced a breakthrough in the production of IgG antibodies using PER.C6® technology. By employing the PER.C6® human cell line and proprietary XD(TM) technology, a record yield of over 27 grams per liter has been achieved. In March 2008 a yield of 15 grams per liter was reported.
This milestone is the new manufacturing paradigm for mammalian cell culture to produce protein products effectively, where the industry has struggled to date with low yields and unstable platforms. This record surpasses all other production systems including those previously set by PER.C6® technology itself, according to the company.
Scientists at PERCIVIA PER.C6® Development Center, a joint venture between DSM and Crucell, have shown that they can reproducibly manufacture a record amount of product with over 95% viability and unchanged product quality. This accomplishment was achieved using standard bioreactor equipment and readily available cell culture medium. The result of this effort provides the entire biotechnology industry with a reliable production platform to economically manufacture large amounts of therapeutic proteins with ease.
Marco Cacciuttolo, CEO and President of PERCIVIA, says: "This new achievement surpasses all other reported titer levels to date with any mammalian system and clearly demonstrates the robustness and power of the PER.C6® platform. We are particularly enthused with the user-friendliness of the platform and pleased to be able to provide this to our licensees. We strive to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry in protein production."
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