Different Types of Viral Vectors for Gene Delivery and How They Are Used
Viruses are appealing vectors for gene delivery because they have evolved over time to deliver nucleic acid directly to specific cells. The same traits that make viruses difficult to treat—their efficiency at targeting particular cells [...]
What Can We Learn from Non-Touch Techniques for Aseptic Manufacturing?
Many people who work in the field of aseptic manufacturing may never have heard of aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT). That’s because it was actually pioneered in nursing, where many aseptic techniques “evolved more from anecdotal [...]
Parenteral Contract Manufacturers Design Efficient Processes to Ensure Compliant Products
The time, equipment, training, and cost required to create compliant parenteral products make outsourcing to parenteral contract manufacturers an attractive option for pharmaceutical companies. Because parenteral drugs bypass the body’s natural defenses, they must be [...]
Necessary Considerations for Viral Vector Development and Manufacturing
Viral vectors are at the cutting edge of gene therapy, cancer treatment, and vaccine development, but which vector is right for which therapy depends on a great number of factors. Advancements in the last few [...]
Syringe Filling at Scale to Deliver on the Increased Demand for Parenteral Product in Pre-Filled Syringes
Right now, pre-filled syringes are one of the most popular forms of delivery for countless parenteral products, both under hospital conditions and at home. What’s more, their popularity has grown exponentially in recent years, and [...]
Aseptic Processing of Sterile Drug Products—Current Industry Best Practices
Aseptic processing is used in many industries, for many purposes besides the production of sterile drug product. For example, aseptic processing has become the industry standard for handling liquid food products such as milk, fruit [...]