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EPSRC Reference: GR/N23677/01
Title: IMI - DESIGN OF TECHNIQUES & FACILITIES TO MANUFACTURE EFFECTIVE INEXPENSIVE ANTIVENOMS
Principal Investigator: Price, Professor C
Other Investigators:
Chard, Professor T
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
AMEC Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine MicroPharm
Protherics Scipac Ltd
Department: Sch of Medicine & Dentistry
Organisation: Queen Mary University of London
Scheme: LINK
Starts: 01 July 2000 Ends: 30 June 2003 Value (£): 381,494
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Design of Process systems Separation Processes
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Chemicals Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Related Grants:
GR/N23714/01
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The programme comprises: (1) The choice of species for immunisation and the source of antibodies. Currently, most antivenom procedures use horses but we have substantial evidence that favours sheep. We also intend to compare antibody production in other mammals and avian systems.(2) Initial extraction and purification. These studies are designed to separate intact immunoglobulins of the IgG class from the many other proteins, especially albumin, found in whole blood, plasma, serum or the yolk of eggs. Such step(s) will probably be the first stage in manufacturing a therapeutic product. (3) Final product purification and formulation. This comprises protease digestion of the antibodies and final purification of the relevant immunoglobulin fragment. Final formulation will provide a stable liquid dosage form. (4) Engineering the manufacturing system will aim to devise a simple and robust process that can be reliably implemented in developing countries that currently lack antivenom production capabilities. Finally,(5), housing the manufacturing process will involve engineering design companies to design a portable clean room facility for the entire manufacture of antivenoms.
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