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Characterization of Biologically Derived Drug Products

Description: This project will develop and evaluate analytical methods to assess physicochemical attributes of biologically derived drug products that affect function.

Briefing Status: ON TRACK

Prior Briefing Status: ON TRACK

Milestone DescriptionMilestone DateMilestone StatusMilestone Completion Date

1. Identify methods that characterize molecular structure (primary, secondary, tertiary), post translational modification and stability (aggregation/degradation)

6/30/2011

Completed 6/30/2011

2. Select model systems representing drug classes to assess suitability of methods

12/31/2011

Completed 12/31/2011

3. Establish analytical method capabilities to measure potential critical product quality attributes

9/30/2013

On Track

4. Determine physicochemical comparability (define sameness)

9/30/2013

On Track

5. Document benefits and limitations of methods and develop publications

12/31/2013

On Track

Key Projects Legend

Milestone StatusDefinition
Not Yet StartedWork for specific milestone has not yet been started.
CompletedMilestone and/or overall project is completed.
On TrackMilestone - On track for completion by milestone deadline. Quarter status - Project is on track for completion based on overall milestone status.
On HoldMilestone - On hold, but deadline for completion has not passed. Quarter status - Project is on hold, based on overall milestone status.
DelayedMilestone - Delayed as it has not been completed and deadline has passed. Quarter status - Project is delayed based on overall milestone status.

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