Biolex Therapeutics uses Lemna, a small aquatic plant approximately 0.5 cm in diameter, to produce therapeutic proteins.

Refocusing on Therapeutic Protein Production in Plants

Recent contamination issues with Genzyme’s CHO-cell manufacturing has highlighted the advantages of plant-based techniques. More than 370 therapeutic proteins are currently in development, according to the BIO. Current mammalian-cell production capacity is thus experiencing serious stress. Scientists have long noted the benefits of plant-cell culture in achieving human-like protein production.

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