Abstract

The Protein Expression Core will provide monoclonal antibodies (mAb) and recombinant chimeric Fc fusion proteins to support all programs of this NCDDG. The Core will provide purified and characterized proteins, suitable for both the in vitro and in vivo analyses. This centralized core will allow for comparative studies among this NCDDG since these agents will be used from equivalent, quality control lots of production. The in vivo feasibility and optimization data generated using the Core-generated reagents will be suitable for including in investigator-initiated INDs submitted to support the clinical trials that arise from this NCDDG program. Each agent will be expressed, purified, and subjected to quality control studies and each agent will be produced under standard operating procedures, tested, and distributed to investigators in the program as needed. Specifically, we are going to express and purify recombinant Fc-fusion proteins and mAbs, perform quality control assays to demonstrate and quantitate bioactivity, perform sterility and endotoxin testing, and and distribute to all investigators.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Program--Cooperative Agreements (U19)
Project #
5U19CA113341-03
Application #
7410141
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCA1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2007-05-01
Budget End
2008-04-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$78,976
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Type
DUNS #
001910777
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21218

  Publications

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