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Downstream processing of recombinant proteins from transgenic feedstock.
Zivko L Nikolov1, Susan L Woodard
1Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, MS 2117, College Station 77843, USA. znikolov@tamu.edu
Current Opinion in Biotechnology
|October 7, 2004
Summary
Transgenic plants and animals offer inexpensive systems for producing recombinant proteins. Future cost savings in biopharmaceutical production will increasingly depend on optimizing downstream processing techniques.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Biopharmaceutical Production
Background:
- The demand for affordable large-scale recombinant protein production has driven innovation in transgenic systems.
- Transgenic plants and animals have emerged as viable platforms for producing therapeutic proteins over the last decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the advancements in transgenic technology platforms for recombinant protein production.
- To highlight the ongoing improvements in protein expression and product recovery.
- To identify future cost-saving strategies focusing on downstream processing.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on transgenic plant and animal systems for protein expression.
- Analysis of technological advancements in expression and purification methods.
- Evaluation of cost-effectiveness in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Main Results:
- Transgenic systems in plants and animals have successfully produced multiple therapeutic proteins.
- Continuous improvements in protein expression levels and recovery processes are evident.
- Downstream processing represents a key area for future cost reduction.
Conclusions:
- Transgenic technology platforms provide a cost-effective means for producing recombinant proteins.
- Further optimization of downstream processing is crucial for enhancing the economic viability of these systems.
- The field is advancing towards more efficient and economical biopharmaceutical manufacturing.