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ReviewMolecular therapy. Methods & clinical development2024

Characterization of AAV vectors: A review of analytical techniques and critical quality attributes.

Theodoros Kontogiannis, Julian Braybrook, Christopher McElroy, Carole Foy, Alexandra S Whale, Milena Quaglia, C Mark Smales

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Review in Molecular therapy. Methods & clinical development, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Theodoros KontogiannisSchool of Biosciences, Division of Natural Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NJ, UK.
Julian BraybrookNational Measurement Laboratory at LGC, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 0LY, UK.
Christopher McElroyNational Measurement Laboratory at LGC, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 0LY, UK.
Carole FoyNational Measurement Laboratory at LGC, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 0LY, UK.
Alexandra S WhaleNational Measurement Laboratory at LGC, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 0LY, UK.
Milena QuagliaReading Scientific Services Ltd, Reading Science Centre, Whiteknights Campus, Pepper Lane, Reading Berkshire RG6 6LA, UK.
C Mark SmalesSchool of Biosciences, Division of Natural Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NJ, UK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Standardized evaluation of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector products for biotherapeutic application is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of gene therapies. This includes analyzing the critical quality attributes of the product. However, many of the current analytical techniques used to assess these attributes have limitations, including low throughput, large sample requirements, poorly understood measurement variability, and lack of comparability between methods. To address these challenges, it is essential to establish higher-order reference methods that can be used for comparability measurements, optimization of current assays, and development of reference materials. Highly precise methods are necessary for measuring the empty/partial/full capsid ratios and the titer of AAV vectors. Additionally, it is important to develop methods for the measurement of less-established critical quality attributes, including post-translational modifications, capsid stoichiometry, and methylation profiles. By doing so, we can gain a better understanding of the influence of these attributes on the quality of the product. Moreover, quantification of impurities, such as host-cell proteins and DNA contaminants, is crucial for obtaining regulatory approval. The development and application of refined methodologies will be essential to thoroughly characterize AAV vectors by informing process development and facilitating the generation of reference materials for assay validation and calibration.

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AAVanalytical methodologiescapsid identitycharacterizationCQAscritical quality attributesgene therapygenetic identityviral vector

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PMID39234444
PMCPMC11372808

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