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Expert Plasmid DNA Production

Wacker Biotech is your go-to CDMO expert for the production of plasmid DNA (pDNA). pDNA is the critical starting material for advanced mRNA therapies and vaccines, gene or gene-modified cell therapies, and vector-delivered therapies (e.g., AAV and LV). There are some applications, such as DNA vaccines, using pDNA as the direct therapeutic itself.

pDNA Innovation and Experience

With over 100 GMP pDNA batches produced, our San Diego center of excellence has been at the forefront of plasmid development and production for all clinical study stages, including Phase III, since 2003. We also offer these capabilities in Halle, Germany.

Our dedicated team of approximately 30 nucleic acid research scientists in Munich continuously innovates new production methodologies and technologies. Our proprietary plug-and-play PLASMITEC® platform streamlines pDNA manufacturing with efficient fermentation and downstream purification, ensuring high-quality production without compromise.

pDNA Capabilities

  • Various Quality Grades
    Material supply for Research Grade, High Quality and GMP Quality. For Research Grade material, our high-throughput system can screen for many different plasmids simultaneously.
  • Strain Development
    Generation and selection of the top-performing E.coli strains for supercoiled/linearized pDNA.
  • Development of Customized Processes
    A dedicated process development lab to support feasibility, process development and optimization as well as comparability.
  • Technology Transfer
    Flexible and experienced MSAT teams to accommodate your customized pDNA processes.
  • Analytical Capabilities
    Comprehensive analytical portfolio for product release, cell-based assays and stability studies.
  • GMP Cell Banking
    Master and working cell bank production.
  • GMP Manufacturing
    Scalable pDNA production from 43 L to 1500 L scale including scalable lysis and dedicated lines for chromatographic purification for clinical trials or commercial supply. Learn more about our state-of-art pDNA facilities and manufacturing capabilities. Learn more about GMP Manufacturing at WACKER.

Key Benefits of Wacker Biotech’s pDNA Services

  • Extensive Track Record
    Over 20 years of experience in manufacturing plasmids for all stages of clinical studies, with more than 100 GMP pDNA batches produced.
  • Scalability
    Seamless transitioning from 43 L up to 1,500 L for maximum flexibility throughout your product’s lifecycle.
  • End-to-End Capabilities
    Full manufacturing chain coverage for nucleic acid-based therapies, from pDNA to mRNA to LNP.
  • Innovation and Know-How
    Novel plasmid designs, cutting-edge pDNA production technologies, scalable processes, and ongoing strain development.
  • Efficiency and Speed-to-Market
    Our PLASMITEC® platform for efficiently producing complex plasmids, speeding project turnarounds, and streamlining regulatory filings.

Ready to Partner with Us?

Discover how Wacker Biotech can transform your biopharmaceutical production. Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions and how we can help you achieve your goals. Reach out to our team for more information.

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Product/Customer Spotlight

  • Customer: Helixmith
  • Product: Engensis
  • Scope: Production of plasmid DNA for the expression of hybrid human hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)

For Helixmith, a gene therapy biotech headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the San Diego site of Wacker Biotech manufactured Engensis (VM202), a DNA plasmid containing novel genomic cDNA hybrid human hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) for treating diabetic neuropathy through angiogenesis and nerve regeneration. VM202 is also now being investigated as a means of regrowing motor neurons in muscle cells for ALS patients. The FDA granted regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation to Engensis in 2018, and Wacker Biotech proceeded to produce GMP batches for clinical trials in its 650 L stainless steel fermenters, followed by downstream purification.

A partnership with WACKER, one of the world’s leading microbial drug CDMOs, provides a significant boost to Helixmith. Having a strong partner like WACKER provides us with additional confidence as we pursue our global blockbuster pipeline.

Seungshin Yu, CEO of Helixmith

Better with WACKER

We look forward to bringing your pDNA products to life.

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