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Curr Opin Biotechnol 2005 Oct;16(5):561-7

The clearance of viruses and transmissible spongiform encephalopathy agents from biologicals.

Farshid M, Taffs RE, Scott D, Asher DM, Brorson K

Brorson K, US FDA, Res & Off Biotechnol Prod, Ctr Drug Evaluat & Res, 29 Lincoln Dr, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA US FDA, Res & Off Biotechnol Prod, Ctr Drug Evaluat & Res, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA US FDA, Off Blood Res & Review, Ctr Biol Evaluat & Res, Rockville, MD 20852 USA

Abstract

The viral and transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) safety of therapeutics of biological origin (biologicals) is greatly influenced by the nature and degree of variability of the source material and by the mode of purification. Plasma-derived and recombinant DNA products currently have good viral safety records, but challenges remain. In general, large enveloped viruses are easier to remove from biologicals than small 'naked' viruses. Monoclonal antibodies and recombinant DNA biopharmaceuticals are derived from relatively homogeneous source materials and purified by multistep schemes that are robust and amenable to scientific analysis and engineering improvement. Viral clearance is more challenging for blood and cell products, as they are complex and labile. Source selection (e.g. country of origin, deferral for CJD risk factors) currently occupies the front line for ensuring that biologicals are free of TSE agents, but robust methods for their clearance from products are under development.


Category: Journal Article, Review
PubMed ID: #16095899
Includes FDA Authors from Scientific Area(s): Biologics, Drugs
Entry Created: 2011-10-04 Entry Last Modified: 2012-08-29
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