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Poster / Oct 23, 2023

Hot and Cold Formulation of Biologics for the Optimization of Drying Technologies

Authors:
  • Susana Farinha
  • Luis Marques
  • Marco Galesio
  • Joana Cristovao
  • Miguel Angelo Rodrigues
  • Paulo Lino
Source:
AAPS 2023

Biologics are expected to expand their pharmaceutical pipeline, as they offer targeted treatment options for a wide range of diseases. However, maintaining the biomolecules’ stability throughout process development is a known challenge. Thus, providing meaningful understanding of these complex biomolecules through fast and reliable data becomes increasingly crucial, as it paves the way for the success of every biotherapeutic.

In a collaborative work between ɫAV R&D and IST - Instituto Superior Técnico - “HOT N COLD formulation of biologics for the optimization of drying technologies” - with the aim of evaluating the impact of different excipients on protein stability during freeze-drying (FD) and spray drying (SD) processes, the use of lysozyme as a model molecule allowed us to understand the interplay of a wide range of excipients in maintaining protein activity and stability during processing, forecasting scalable drug development.