Stage 3 — Formulate & Scale

Process Development & Scale-Up

Reproduce your optimized conjugate at 1–2 g scale with the same DAR, purity, and activity you saw at the bench. You provide the antibody and linker-payload; we handle the scale-up chemistry, purification, and QC.

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Our Scale-Up Process

We follow a structured process development workflow to ensure that every scale-up is a faithful reproduction of your discovery-stage conjugate — using the same antibody and linker-payload you provided at small scale, not a new experiment.

1

Process Review & Transfer

We review your existing conjugation protocol (or our own if we made your Stage 1 material) and identify any parameters that need optimization for larger scale — reaction volume, mixing, temperature control, and reagent stoichiometry.

2

Conjugation Route Optimization

We fine-tune the conjugation conditions at intermediate scale to maximize yield and DAR consistency before committing to the full-scale run. Reaction parameters are locked before scale-up.

3

Purification at Scale

We use FPLC (Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography) and ultracentrifugation to remove unconjugated antibody, free drug, and aggregates from your scaled-up conjugate. Purification conditions are optimized to maximize yield without compromising purity.

4

Full QC Release Testing

Every lot is tested against the same analytical panel used for your Stage 1 material — DAR by HIC and LC-MS, purity by SEC, and functional activity — to confirm lot-to-lot consistency.

5

Delivery & Documentation

You receive your conjugate in your specified formulation buffer, along with a complete Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and process documentation suitable for regulatory submissions and IND preparation.

Scale Options

What We Produce

  • Microgram batches for screening
  • Milligram lots for in vitro validation
  • 1 g lots for in vivo efficacy studies
  • 2 g lots for repeat-dose in vivo studies
  • Custom scale on request

What’s Included in Every Lot

  • DAR determination (HIC + LC-MS)
  • Purity by SEC-HPLC
  • Endotoxin testing
  • Protein concentration (A280)
  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
  • Process development report

Ready to Scale Up?

Tell us your target scale and timeline and we’ll put together a plan.

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