US Patent:
20190112357, Apr 18, 2019
Inventors:
- Gaithersburg MD, US
Wai Keen CHUNG - Gaithersburg MD, US
Deborah Sweet GOLDBERG - Gaithersburg MD, US
Michael HANDLOGTEN - Gaithersburg MD, US
Someet NARANG - Gaithersburg MD, US
Brian RUSSELL - Gaithersburg MD, US
Min ZHU - Gaithersburg MD, US
Suzanne HUDAK - Gaithersburg MD, US
Kenneth HWANG - Gaithersburg MD, US
Jihong WANG - Gaithersburg MD, US
International Classification:
C07K 16/00
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for testing the presence and/or activity of glutathione system components and thioredoxin system components during the manufacturing process of disulfide bond-containing proteins. Also disclosed are methods for mitigating reduction of disulfide bonds during the manufacturing process, and for lowering the reduction potential of disulfide bond-containing proteins. Provided are compositions, kits, and methods for mitigating reduction and diminishing reduction potential of disulfide bond-containing proteins during protein manufacturing processes.