Skip to Content
Merck

Find Simplicity in Stability

Streamline Your CHO Genetic Stability Testing with the Aptegra™ Platform

Aptegra™ CHO Genetic Stability Assay

Streamline Your Genetic Stability Testing with the NGS-based Aptegra™ Platform

The genetic stability testing package for biopharmaceutical cell banks has remained relatively unchanged for decades. This traditional approach to genetic stability testing relies on a complex set of assays to meet ICH Q5B requirements, many of which have limitations in discovery power and sensitivity and require long timelines for completion. 

The proprietary Aptegra™ platform delivers the first streamlined, single-test replacement of traditional methods with the Aptegra™ CHO genetic stability assay delivering results in a third of the time. This assay taps into the combined power of whole genome sequencing (WGS) and expert bioinformatics to deliver a faster, all-in-one solution for a comprehensive testing package, including: 

  • Gene of interest (GOI) sequence analysis
  • Copy number determination
  • Sequence analysis of flanking regions
  • Integration site determination
  • Analysis of insertions or deletions

The Aptegra™ CHO genetic stability assay operates under a GMP-validated workflow to return expert-reviewed results in 30 days using less of your precious cell bank. 

Stability testing should be simple, by tapping into the whole genome, it can be. The Aptegra™ CHO genetic stability assay:

  • Replaces Southern, Sanger sequencing, PCR, and FISH with a single technology
  • Utilizes expert bioinformatics to address all genetic stability regulatory requirements
  • Eliminates primer bias, design time, and assay optimization
  • Eradicates any guesswork in data interpretation
  • Reduces upfront client time with off-the-shelf ordering
  • Consistently delivers fast, reliable results

Aptegra™ CHO Genetic Stability assay vs. the traditional package of five assays

 

Aptegra™ CHO Genetic Stability assay

Comprehensive Traditional Package
Number of assays recommended​

1

​5

Multiple genes tested per assay​

Yes

No​

Proposal required​

No

Yes​

Development work / primer design​

No

Yes​

Client time investment ​

Sample Submission

Project kick-off meetings as needed​

Sample requirement ​

2.0 x 106 cells

2.3 x 108 cells​

Growing cells required 

No

Yes*​

Side-by-side sample testing for EOPC​

No

Yes**​

Time to complete project​

30 days​

3-5 months (minimum)​

* Actively growing cells required for FISH analysis​
** Recommended for ddPCR and Southern blot assays


Simplify your genetic stability testing with the Aptegra™ platform.

Talk to an expert today




Sign In To Continue

To continue reading please sign in or create an account.

Don't Have An Account?