"As a leader in peptide synthesis, we recognize the growing market need for fast-track production of cGMP-grade peptides," said Raymond Miller, associate marketing director at GenScript. "With an increasing number of peptide drugs moving from drug discovery to clinical trials and commercialization, it is critical that we meet the urgent demands of our customers. With over 20 years of experience in peptide synthesis, it is a natural progression for us to enter the cGMP peptide market and support these increasing market demands."
GenScript's cGMP peptide service provides a comprehensive set of services to support GenScript's global biotech customers in their quest to deliver new drugs to market, from preclinical development through clinical trials. It leverages GenScript's extensive manufacturing expertise in the synthesis of complex and modified peptides, including cyclic peptides, peptide-drug conjugates (PDCs), and more.
GenScript's new cGMP facility can deliver up to 48 personalized neoantigen sequences per patient per batch (and up to 500 items per month of sterile product), and supports rapid manufacturing, QC, and release. For peptide APIs, orders of up to 800 g per month (over 20 kg per year) can be delivered. GenScript's in-house scientists provide technical support throughout the drug development process, from drug discovery to CMC.
The new cGMP facility can deliver up to 48 personalized neoantigen sequences per patient per batch, enabling rapid manufacturing, QC, and release. For peptide APIs, orders of up to 800 g per month (over 20 kg per year) can be delivered. GenScript's in-house scientists provide technical support throughout the drug development process, from drug discovery to CMC.
The new Zhenjiang state-of-art cGMP facility has been designed and qualified to meet the GMP requirements of major regulatory authorities such as FDA, EMA, PMDA, and NMPA. GenScript has established a phase-appropriate cGMP system including material system, facilities & equipment system, laboratory control system, production system, packaging and labeling system, all of which are integrated into the quality system. GenScript has also established a sterility assurance program with systematic controls in place to ensure product sterility.
GenScript's cGMP peptide manufacturing facility combines scientific excellence with state-of-the-art technology:
- Meets ICH Q7 guidelines and 21 CFR Part 210/211 regulation guidelines
- Clean suite with Grade A isolator in Grade C background
- Sterile filtration and aseptic fill finish available
- Method development and validation, formal method transfer
- Traceable manufacturing process with master batch record
- CMC compilation
"GenScript's capabilities go way beyond peptide manufacturing — our professional regulatory affairs team provides extensive support in CMC filing documents and the development of global regulatory strategies for peptide new drugs, including drug substances, and drug products. Our team of scientists and technicians is dedicated to helping you succeed," said Hui Feng, director of regulatory affairs at GenScript. "We take on your challenges as if they were our own, and we're committed to delivering high-quality peptides on time, every time."
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About GenScript Biotech Corporation
GenScript Biotech Corporation (HK:1548) is the world's leading technology and service provider of life-science R&D and manufacturing. Built upon its solid gene synthesis technology, GenScript Biotech is divided into four major platforms: the life-science service and product platform, the biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) platform, the industrial synthetic products platform, and the integrated global cell therapy platform.
GenScript Biotech was founded in New Jersey, USA in 2002 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015. GenScript Biotech's business operations span over 100 countries and regions worldwide, with legal entities located in the US, Mainland China, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Singapore, Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Korea, and Belgium. GenScript Biotech provides premium, convenient, and reliable services and products for over 200,000 customers.
As of December 31, 2022, GenScript Biotech had more than 6,000 employees globally, over 37% of whom hold master's and/or Ph.D. degrees. In addition, GenScript Biotech owns numerous intellectual property rights, including over 210 patents, over 800 pending patent applications, and a significant number of trade secrets.
Driven by the corporate mission of "make people and nature healthier through biotechnology," GenScript Biotech strives to become the most trustworthy biotech company in the world. As of December 31, 2022, 76,000 peer-reviewed journal articles worldwide have cited GenScript Biotech's services and products. For more information, please visit GenScript Biotech's official website genscript.com.
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