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Bioinformatic analysis of Chinese hamster ovary host cell protein lipases

Madolyn L MacDonald1,2, Nathaniel Hamaker1,3, Kelvin H Lee1,3

  • 1Delaware Biotechnology Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19711.

Aiche Journal. American Institute of Chemical Engineers
|March 27, 2019
PubMed

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Accurate genome assemblies aid genetic engineering in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. This study refined CHO cell lipase gene targets, improving biotherapeutic safety and efficacy by identifying potential host cell protein (HCP) knockouts.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Genomics
  • Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Background:

  • Host cell proteins (HCPs) in biotherapeutics can compromise drug product stability, safety, and efficacy.
  • Difficult-to-remove HCPs, such as lipases, necessitate targeted strategies for their elimination.
  • Complete and accurate genome assemblies are foundational for effective genetic engineering approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify novel gene targets in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells for genetic knockouts.
  • To refine existing gene sequences for lipases (LPL, PLBL2, LPLA2) using an improved Chinese hamster (CH) genome assembly.
  • To assess potential immunogenicity of residual CHO lipases by comparing them to human orthologs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a significantly improved Chinese hamster (CH) reference genome.
  • Identified and corrected CHO-K1 gene and protein sequences for specific lipases.
  • Performed sequence alignments to find conserved regions for simultaneous gene knockouts.
  • Compared CHO-K1 lipase sequences with human orthologs.

Main Results:

  • The updated CH genome enabled correction of CHO-K1 lipase sequences.
  • Conserved regions were identified as potential targets for multiplex gene knockouts.
  • Insights were gained into the potential immunogenic risks posed by specific CHO lipases in biotherapeutics.

Conclusions:

  • Refined genome data facilitates the identification of effective gene knockout targets in CHO cells.
  • Targeting specific lipases can mitigate risks associated with difficult-to-remove HCPs.
  • Understanding lipase orthology aids in predicting and preventing potential immunogenic responses in patients.
Keywords:
Chinese hamster ovary (CHO)genomehost cell proteinlipasepolysorbate

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