Title
Development of a disruptive mass photometry technology for AAV empty full quantification
Conference Dates
February 6 – 10, 2022
Abstract
Product-related impurities (empty capsids) are a safety risk and the ability to quantify the removal of empty AAV particles is a critical requirement for product release. Traditional methods such as PCR and protein quantification are labour intensive and compound the inherent errors of the individual assays. The collaborative project between Refeyn and CGT Catapult included use of commercially available mass photometry instrument as well as developments aiming specifically at weighing large molecules, including AAV. We generated accurate Empty and Full particle quantification for different AAV serotypes and at different purification levels. Empty:Full ratio is generated in 5 minutes and requires minimal sample volume and preparation. Our current data correlates with the gold-standard cryoTEM and AUC analytical characterisation, circumventing the requirement of large capital expense and skilled operators for operation and data analysis.
Recommended Citation
Maria Barreira, Lily Li, Carolina Pinto Ricardo, and Tony Bou Kheir, "Development of a disruptive mass photometry technology for AAV empty full quantification" in "Advancing Manufacture of Cell and Gene Therapies VII", Sharon Brownlow, Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult, UK; Sean Palecek, University of Wisconsin, USA; Damian Marshall, Achilles Therapeutics, UK; Fernanda Masri, Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult, UK Eds, ECI Symposium Series, (2022). https://dc.engconfintl.org/cellgenetherapies_vii/41