Custom services
Cell banking
We offer cell banking services for producer cells, such as CHO and 293 cells, as well as human iPS and ES cells. We can provide Research Cell Banks (RCB), Master Cell Banks (MCB), and Working Cell Banks (WBC). Our CGCP facility in Shiga, Japan can produce multiple batches in parallel, and we leverage our years of experience—for example, in developing and producing our RetroNectin GMP grade (FDA DMF application number 18898)—in all of our services, including E. coli cell bank manufacturing, plasmid vector manufacturing, and quality testing.
Our cutting-edge facility is equipped with liquid nitrogen storage tanks and ultra-low-temperature freezers connected to a 24-hour monitoring system. Regardless of the cell type stored, you will receive a monthly report on the status of your cell bank.
| Case study: manufacturing a 293 cell bank |
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| Lead time: 9 months, including quality testing (varies with project scope) |
Pilot manufacturing (non-GMP)Following the acceptance test, we expand the cells at a small scale and then at full scale to confirm the manufacturing process. We confirm the cell proliferation profile. Manufacturing under GMP conditionsWe manufacture the cell bank in our GMP facility, and then deliver manufacturing plans, documents and reports, and 100–200 vials of cell bank with 3–5 x 106 cells/vial. Quality testingStandard test items for 293 cells:
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| Case study: manufacturing an E. coli cell bank |
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| Lead time: 6 months, including quality testing (varies with project scope) |
Pilot manufacturing (non-GMP)Following the acceptance test, we expand the cells on a small scale. We confirm the cell proliferation profile and quality.Manufacturing under GMP conditionsWe manufacture the cell bank in our GMP facility, and then deliver manufacturing plans, documents and reports, and ~150 vials of cell bank. Quality testing
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