BioPharmaSpec provides a complete solution for Palivizumab/ Synagis comparability, biosimilarity and characterization studies.
Palivizumab (trade name Synagis) is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the fusion protein of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), preventing infection by inhibiting entry of the virus to the cell.
Biosimilar Characterization Considerations
The guidelines state that Palivizumab/ Synagis comparability, biosimilarity and characterization studies should include determination of physicochemical and structural properties, purity, impurities and quantity in line with ICH Topic Q6B:
Structural Characterization
Physicochemical Characterization
Product Specific Technical Considerations
Particular attention should be paid to the Post Translational Modifications (PTMs) including:
- N-terminal heterogeneity
- Disulfide bridges
- Heavy chain C-terminal Lysine
- Glycosylation (in particular, levels of galactosylation and fucosylation)
- Deamidation
- Oxidation