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Cell Specific Gene Expression

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Multicellular organisms contain a variety of structurally and functionally distinct cell types, but the DNA in all the cells originated from the same parent cells. The differences in the cells can be attributed to the differential gene expression. Liver cells, whose functions include detoxification of blood, production of bile to metabolize fats, and synthesis of proteins essential for metabolism, must express a specific set of genes to perform their functions. Gene expression also varies with...

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High Yield Expression of Recombinant Human Proteins with the Transient Transfection of HEK293 Cells in Suspension

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Animal Cell Expression Systems.

M Butler¹, U Reichl²

¹National Institute of Bioprocessing Research & Training (NIBRT), Dublin 4, Ireland.

Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology

|November 15, 2017

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Controlling protein glycosylation is key for therapeutic efficacy. Host cell type significantly impacts viral vaccine glycan profiles, influencing antigenicity and potency.

Keywords:

ADCC Ammonia Castanospermine Galactosylation Glycosylation Hemagglutinin Influenza MDCK cells Oxygen Process conditions QbD Sialylation Swainosine Vero cells

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Vaccine Development

Background:

Protein glycosylation is a critical quality attribute affecting therapeutic protein efficacy.
Glycosylation is influenced by media composition, host cell enzymes, and bioprocess parameters.
Viral vaccine glycan profiles are complex and historically difficult to control.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate factors influencing protein glycosylation, particularly in viral vaccines.
To understand the impact of host cell type on viral vaccine glycosylation.
To highlight the importance of glycan profile analysis for vaccine development and manufacturing.

Main Methods:

Review of factors affecting cellular glycosylation processes.
Analysis of glycan profiles in recombinant proteins and viral vaccines.
Comparison of glycosylation patterns across different host cell types for influenza vaccines.

Main Results:

Media components, nutrient levels, and bioprocess parameters (pH, oxygen) affect protein glycosylation.
Host cell type is the primary determinant of viral vaccine glycan profiles.
Influenza virus hemagglutinin glycosylation impacts vaccine antigenicity and efficacy.

Conclusions:

Understanding and controlling glycosylation is crucial for consistent production of effective biotherapeutics.
Host cell selection is paramount for achieving desired glycan profiles in viral vaccines.
Glycan profile analysis will be increasingly vital for developing safe and potent vaccines.