Newsletter | November 27, 2024

11.27.24 -- Tackling Standardization For mRNA Therapeutics

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FEATURED EDITORIAL

RNA Therapeutics: Navigating The "Holy Trinity" Of Structure, Process, & Biology

During our hour-long conversation, Sagaert and I covered a lot of ground on the current state of the industry. But given his background in quality, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that our conversation ultimately gravitated back to some of the biggest questions we currently have and need to answer about our product’s structure and function — and how to adequately demonstrate this critical knowledge to regulators.

Tackling The Standardization Issue For mRNA Therapeutics

This segment features a discussion around the obstacles to establishing a standardized production pipeline for mRNA therapeutics across the industry as well as some the approaches being considered to standardize cold chain management protocols for mRNA products.

A Phase-Appropriate Approach For Assay Validation In Cell & Gene Therapies

This article promotes alignment on a common phase-appropriate approach to analytical assay validation with respect to the critical quality attributes of the most common cell/gene therapy modalities. 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Methods For mRNA Poly(A) Sizing

This study used Oxford Nanopore Technologies' Direct RNA Sequencing Kit and obtained successful sizing of poly(A) tail regions. The results are presented in a histogram and table format.

Expand Your Toolbox For Quality mRNA Manufacturing

Explore guidelines to optimize your mRNA production process using SP6 RNA Polymerase, a potential alternative for your specific template.

Lentiviral Vector Characterization For Cell And Gene Therapy Manufacturing

This study focuses on characterizing recombinant LVVs used in gene-modified cell therapies, utilizing two real-time PCR assays adapted to the QuantStudio™ Absolute Q™ Digital PCR System.

Modeling The Economics Of Vaccine Manufacturing

Here, we describe the use of a custom-designed cost model to explore the economics of vaccine manufacturing when using different modalities.

Improving Toxicology Testing For Inhalation Products

By embracing new approach methods, regulatory agencies can revolutionize toxicology testing. These methods can be adapted for various medications, including inhalers and nasal-administered drugs.

Insights And Strategies For GMP Manufacturing Of RNA-Lipid Nanoparticles

The emergence of RNA-encapsulated-lipid nanoparticles has introduced a seismic shift in biopharma innovation. But how will the industry adapt to diversifying applications and scales going forward?