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Cell therapy-processing economics: Small-scale microfactories as a stepping stone toward large-scale macrofactories

Harrison, RP; Medcalf, N; Rafiq, QA; (2018) Cell therapy-processing economics: Small-scale microfactories as a stepping stone toward large-scale macrofactories. Regenerative Medicine , 13 (2) pp. 159-173. 10.2217/rme-2017-0103. Green open access

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Abstract

Aim: Manufacturing methods for cell-based therapies differ markedly from those established for noncellular pharmaceuticals and biologics. Attempts to ‘shoehorn’ these into existing frameworks have yielded poor outcomes. Some excellent clinical results have been realized, yet emergence of a ‘blockbuster’ cell-based therapy has so far proved elusive. / Materials & methods: The pressure to provide these innovative therapies, even at a smaller scale, remains. In this process, economics research paper, we utilize cell expansion research data combined with operational cost modeling in a case study to demonstrate the alternative ways in which a novel mesenchymal stem cell-based therapy could be provided at small scale. / Results & Conclusions: This research outlines the feasibility of cell microfactories but highlighted that there is a strong pressure to automate processes and split the quality control cost-burden over larger production batches. The study explores one potential paradigm of cell-based therapy provisioning as a potential exemplar on which to base manufacturing strategy.

Type: Article
Title: Cell therapy-processing economics: Small-scale microfactories as a stepping stone toward large-scale macrofactories
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.2217/rme-2017-0103
Publisher version: http://doi.org/10.2217/rme-2017-0103
Language: English
Additional information: This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
Keywords: automation, bioprocessing, cell expansion, cell factories, cost of goods (COG), manufacturing, process economics, stem cell therapy
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Dept of Biochemical Engineering
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10055527
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