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Follow-on protein products: scientific issues, developments and challenges.
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India. asrathore@biotechcmz.com
Understanding biosimilar quality attributes is key for regulatory approval. This study addresses challenges in data standardization and non-clinical testing for protein-based therapeutics, offering recommendations to improve safety and efficacy assessments.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Regulatory Science
Background:
- The approval of follow-on protein products (biosimilars) faces scientific and regulatory hurdles.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the impact of quality attributes on biosimilar safety and efficacy.
- Complexity of protein products and manufacturing processes presents significant challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and address critical gaps in the evaluation of biosimilars.
- To propose recommendations for standardizing data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- To enhance the predictive capability of non-clinical tools for clinical safety and efficacy.
Main Methods:
- Review of current scientific and regulatory landscapes for biosimilar approval.
- Analysis of challenges related to quality attributes, data handling, and non-clinical testing.
- Development of recommendations based on identified knowledge gaps.
Main Results:
- Identified lack of standardization in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Highlighted limitations of non-clinical methods in predicting clinical outcomes.
- Acknowledged complexity of protein products, manufacturing, and raw materials as key challenges.
Conclusions:
- Standardization of data and improved non-clinical assessment tools are crucial for biosimilar evaluation.
- Addressing these challenges will facilitate the development and approval of safe and effective biosimilars.
- Recommendations are provided to mitigate current scientific and regulatory obstacles.
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