Enablers of continuous processing of biotherapeutic products

Anurag S. Rathore, Andrew L. Zydney, Anupa Anupa, Saxena Nikita, Neelesh Gangwar

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Abstract

The benefits of continuous processing over batch manufacturing are widely acknowledged across the biopharmaceutical industry, primary of which are higher productivity and greater consistency in product quality. Furthermore, the reduced equipment and facility footprint lead to significantly lower capital costs. Technology enablers have a major role in this migration from batch to continuous processing. In this review, we highlight the various enablers that are facilitating adoption of continuous upstream and downstream bioprocessing. This includes new bioreactors and cell retention devices for upstream operations, and on-column and continuous flow refolding, novel continuous chromatography, and single-pass filtration systems for downstream processes. We also elucidate the significant roles of process integration and control as well as of data analytics in these processes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)804-815
Number of pages12
JournalTrends in Biotechnology
Volume40
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering

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