{"id":57975,"date":"2022-05-18T05:15:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T05:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pr.asianetpakistan.com\/?p=91911"},"modified":"2022-05-18T05:15:12","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T05:15:12","slug":"agc-biologics-invests-in-new-viral-vector-suspension-capabilities-at-u-s-cell-gene-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malaysiantribune.com\/agc-biologics-invests-in-new-viral-vector-suspension-capabilities-at-u-s-cell-gene-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"AGC Biologics Invests in New Viral Vector Suspension Capabilities at U.S. Cell & Gene Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New technology and capacity help CDMO\u2019s advanced-therapies campus meet growing market demand<\/h4>\n

SEATTLE, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGC Biologics<\/a>, a leading global Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), today announced it is adding viral vector suspension technology and capacity for the development and manufacturing of gene therapies at its commercial-grade campus<\/a> in Longmont, Col., USA. These new capabilities, which begin coming online in the third quarter of 2022, complement the campus\u2019 adherent viral vector and cell therapy offerings \u2013 enabling AGC Biologics to provide an in-depth variety of end-to-end cell and gene therapy services at this site.<\/p>\n

North America has historically been home to more advanced therapy and regenerative medicine developers than any other region worldwide. Further, the 2021 Q3<\/i> C<\/i>ell & Gene Therapies Market Outlook<\/i> report from industry standard research (ISR) revealed viral vectors are the most common thing a drug developer needs from a CDMO. This expansion more than doubles the site\u2019s viral vector capacity, and helps AGC Biologics meet these market demands.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment helps AGC Biologics address the needs of gene therapy developers at our new central location in North America,\u201d said Patricio Massera, CEO of AGC Biologics. \u201cWhen you combine these new capabilities and the technical expertise at our Longmont campus, with our Milan facility\u2019s lentiviral vector platform and its extensive gene therapy CDMO experience, we can now support virtually any viral vector program being developed anywhere in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The viral vector suspension expansion is a part of a more than $30 million investment by AGC Biologics in its new Longmont campus. The new suspension capabilities include a full complement of bioreactor sizes for product development (AMBR, 10L and 50L), and a complete range of commercial manufacturing capacities (50L, 200L, 500L and 2000L), enabling the site to provide support for the entire lifecycle of a product.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe suspension expansion helps us offer the most impactful, efficient and scalable technologies for bringing viral vector-based gene therapy products to market,\u201d said Tony Fraij, General Manager, AGC Biologics Longmont. \u201cThis latest investment helps us round out the services we offer at this campus. Now, with a full suite of capabilities and the extensive expertise of our scientists, we can support virtually any type of viral vector or cell therapy development and manufacturing project.\u201d<\/p>\n

AGC Biologics acquired the Longmont campus<\/a> in August of 2021 and quickly appointed Fraij<\/a>, a 20-year veteran with experience leading operations at several global life science organizations. The company previously acquired a cell and gene therapy site in Milan, Italy from MolMed S.p.A.\u00a0 in 2020<\/a>. The AGC Biologics Milan team\u2019s technical expertise will play an important informative role in launching the new viral vector capabilities in Longmont. In just a few short years the company built a strong global cell and gene therapy network of services, capabilities and scientists. AGC Biologics is one of only a few CDMOs with end-to-end cell advanced therapies on two continents.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the companies viral vector services visit www.agcbio.com\/capabilities\/viral-vector<\/a>; visit www.agcbio.com\/capabilities\/cell-therapy<\/a> to learn more about AGC Biologics\u2019 cell therapy offerings.<\/p>\n

About AGC Biologics<\/b><\/p>\n

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan and we currently employ more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients\u2019 most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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