VIRAL SAFETY SOLUTIONS: PURIFIED VIRAL STOCKS AND ADVANCED NGS SERVICES
Prevent Contamination, Detect Threats, and Remove Risks with Precision
In the development and manufacturing of biologics, viral safety is paramount. Undetected viral contaminants can compromise product integrity, endanger patients, and result in regulatory setbacks. Viral safety testing ensures that biologic products, including biopharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapies, and vaccines, meet stringent safety and efficacy standards.
PRINCIPLES OF VIRAL SAFETY TESTING
Our approach is grounded in the principles of Prevent, Detect, and Remove to give you complete confidence in your biologics production.
Prevention
Biologic production relies on raw materials, cell lines, and manufacturing environments that can introduce adventitious agents. Preventing contamination requires rigorous testing and control measures to ensure raw material and process integrity.
Detection
Despite preventative measures, contamination risks persist. Detecting adventitious agents in a timely and accurate manner is essential to mitigate risks and prevent costly disruptions.
Removal
Biologics manufacturing requires robust purification processes to remove any remaining contaminants while maintaining product quality. Verifying the effectiveness of these processes ensures the final product’s safety and compliance.
Key Challenges
Each aspect of viral safety presents its own unique challenges. At Microbiologics, we deliver targeted solutions to navigate the complexities of viral safety testing. By leveraging advanced technologies, deep scientific expertise, and uncompromising quality standards, we empower you to safeguard your products, processes, and patients at every stage, including:
Assay Validation and Standardization: Ensuring your viral safety assays are optimized, reproducible, and meet the highest industry standards.
Contamination Monitoring and Resolution: Rapidly identifying and addressing contaminants to prevent costly disruptions.
Regulatory Compliance for Biologics and Vaccines: Providing guidance and tools to navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence.
Training and Proficiency Testing: Enhancing your team’s expertise to maintain operational excellence and regulatory readiness.
OUR VIRAL SAFETY SOLUTIONS
Backed by over 50 years of expertise, Microbiologics provides customized viral safety solutions tailored to the specific demands of the bio/pharmaceutical industry. With state-of-the-art BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories and a collaborative, consultative approach, we deliver the confidence and reliability you need. Whether you're taking your first steps in viral safety or tackling complex challenges, our experts are ready to support you.
Purified Viral Stocks
Streamline your testing workflows with our ready-to-ship viral stocks. Designed for use with human and animal cell lines, these stocks are rigorously characterized for genome copy number, host copy number, and infectious titer to align with industry standards. Each stock is purified to ensure genome integrity and regulatory compliance, offering a reliable resource for your viral safety applications.
These specialized and readily available virial stocks have undergone purification, ddPCR quantification, NGS sequencing, and host cell genome quantification, making them ideal for adventitious virus screening.
| Type | Viral Genome | Viral Structure | Virus |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNA | Single stranded; linear | Non-enveloped | MVM |
| Double stranded; linear | Non-enveloped | Adenovirus 2 | |
| Enveloped | HSV-2 | ||
| EBV | |||
| RNA | Single stranded; linear (negative sense) | Enveloped | Influenza A/B |
| RSV A2 | |||
| Single stranded; linear (positive sense) | Enveloped | Coronavirus 229E | |
| Double stranded | Non-enveloped | Reovirus 3 |
Custom Viral Stocks
Tailored to your specifications, our custom viral stocks are designed to address the unique demands of your research and manufacturing processes. Whether you need a specific strain or aim to replicate production conditions with your proprietary material, our experts deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. We offer full customization, allowing you to choose host cells, culture conditions, purification methods, titration parameters, and options for inactivation or attenuation to suit your exact requirements.
Below is a list of additional custom viral stocks that can be used for adventitious agent detection and custom research needs.
| Type | Viral Genome | Viral Structure | Virus |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNA | Double stranded; linear | Enveloped | HSV |
| HSV-1 | |||
| VZV | |||
| CMV | |||
| RNA | Double stranded; segmented | Non-enveloped | Reovirus (coming soon) |
| Rotavirus | |||
| Single stranded; linear (negative sense) | Enveloped | RSV | |
| Measles | |||
| Parainfluenza | |||
| Single stranded; linear (positive sense) | Enveloped | SARS-CoV-2 | |
| Coronavirus | |||
| Poliovirus | |||
| Non-enveloped | Coxsackievirus | ||
| Enterovirus | |||
| Rhinovirus |
In Vitro Viral Safety Assays
In vitro viral safety assays provide rapid and reliable detection of adventitious agents to support biologics development and manufacturing. Traditional methods remain essential for regulatory compliance, and advanced technologies such as cell-based assays, PCR-based assays, immunological assays, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) all play important roles in building a comprehensive viral safety strategy.
Cell-Based Infectivity Assays
Detect replication-competent viruses using indicator cell lines that support broad-spectrum viral growth. Essential for screening cell substrates, raw materials, and manufacturing intermediates.
PCR-Based Detection Assays
Provide highly specific and sensitive detection of viral nucleic acids, identifying both active and inactive particles. Critical for targeted screening and viral clearance validation.
Immunological Assays (ELISA-based)
Enable detection of viral antigens and immune responses to contamination. Ideal for screening specific viral families, monitoring manufacturing environments, and validating inactivation processes.
Our Comprehensive Assay Capabilities
Microbiologics offers a full suite of specialized viral assays including TCID50, plaque assays, microneutralization, hemagglutination inhibition (HAI), neuraminidase inhibition (NAI), and IC50 testing. Our expert team develops custom assays for product release testing, including replication competent virus detection for viral vectors. We also provide avian influenza assay support for both low pathogenic (LPAI) and highly pathogenic (HPAI) strains, antiviral efficacy testing, and specialized applications like antiviral activity testing for textiles and plastics.
Learn more about our Assay Development Services
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Bioinformatics Services
The emerging standard for viral safety testing, delivering comprehensive insights into viral genomes, the composition of complex biological samples, and contamination events. This advanced technology excels in detecting genetic mutations, identifying pathogens, and supporting high-throughput analysis, making it ideal for bio/pharmaceutical viral safety testing and research. Our full end-to-end NGS offering enables comprehensive adventitious agent detection programs that surpass traditional methods in sensitivity and scope.
Learn more about our NGS and Bioinformatics Services
ELEVATE YOUR VIRAL SAFETY WITH MICROBIOLOGICS
Let Microbiologics be your trusted partner in viral safety. Our comprehensive solutions are designed to overcome your most pressing challenges, ensuring the integrity of your biologics and the safety of your patients. When you partner with Microbiologics you get access to:
Unmatched Expertise: 50+ years of experience in microbial and viral solutions.
Advanced Laboratories: State-of-the-art technologies designed to address the evolving challenges of viral safety.
Collaborative Approach: Partnering with you to develop customized solutions for your specific needs.
Commitment to Quality: A proven track record of delivering precise, reliable, and compliant products and services.
Contact Us Today
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Business Development Team
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Email: businessdevelopment@microbiologics.com