BioPharmaSpec provides a complete solution for Evolocumab/ Repatha comparability, biosimilarity and characterization studies.
Evolocumab (Trade name: Repatha®) is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9). PCSK9 ia a protein that targets LDL receptors for degradation, thereby reducing the liver’s ability to remove LDL-C from the blood. Repatha® is used to treat hyperlipidemia.
Biosimilar Characterization Considerations
The guidelines state that Evolocumab/ Repatha comparability and characterization should include determination of physicochemical and structural properties, purity, impurities and quantity in line with ICH Topic Q6B:
Physicochemical Characterization
Functional Testing by Custom Biologics
- ELISA
- Binding Assays
- Receptor Binding Assays
Product Specific Technical Considerations
Particular attention should be paid to the Post Translational Modifications (PTMs) including:
- Levels of Pyroglutamination
- Disulfide bridges and analysis of the various disulfide bridged isoforms
- Heavy chain C-terminal Lysine
- Glycosylation (in particular, levels of galactosylation and fucosylation)
- Deamidation
- Oxidation
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