Single-Use Bioreactors Have Reached the Big Time
The decision to use disposable bioreactors is now driven by commercial rather than technological considerations.
Dramatic increases in protein titers from cell culture processes have enabled downsizing of upstream bioprocesses and facilitated the adoption of single-use bioreactors for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Manufacturers of disposable bioreactors have continually worked to improve their systems to meet evolving needs for biologic drug substance production.
This article explores recent advances in disposable bioreactor technology, the limitations that remain, and efforts that are underway to address them.
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Drug Solutions Podcast: A Closer Look at mRNA in Oncology and Vaccines
April 30th 2024In this episode fo the Drug Solutions Podcast, etherna’s vice-president of Technology and Innovation, Stefaan De Koker, discusses the merits and challenges of using mRNA as the foundation for therapeutics in oncology as well as for vaccines.
