Single-use anion exchange chromatography
Single-use technology is a cost-efficient option to increase biomass production in therapeutic recombinant protein processes across a wide range of operating conditions.
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3M™ Polisher ST
3M™ Polisher ST can be used to replace downstream AEX polishing columns in both batch and continuous processes. It features:
- 100x mAb loading of typical Q resin (10+ kg/m² target loading)
- Scalability from lab to manufacturing scale
- High salt and low pH tolerance
- Robust viral clearance across very wide range of conditions
This technology provides a compact, small footprint solution. It has a high capacity and can deliver greater purity and yield in the polishing step of the downstream process.
3M Polisher ST allows a facility strategy that can overcome scale limitations and enable cost-efficient manufacturing, to support the growing demand for biologics. It can be deployed in a batch process or as part of a connected continuous downstream process for the flexible facility of the future.
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3M Polisher ST is a fully encapsulated single-use anion exchange (AEX) membrane adsorber product. It is designed for the downstream processing of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and other recombinant proteins in flow-through mode. The product is intended to reduce host cell proteins (HCPs), viruses and other negatively charged contaminants as part of the polishing chromatography purification of biopharmaceutical process streams.
This synthetic membrane adsorber contains two complementary AEX-functional medias:
- A quaternary ammonium (“Q”) functional nonwoven which provides reduction of turbidity, DNA and endotoxin. It also may provide HCP and virus reduction depending on fluid conditions.
- A guanidinium-functional membrane which is salt and pH tolerant and provides high HCP and virus reduction performance in a wider range of conditions compared to conventional Q-functional AEX resins. The novel guanidinium functionality of the downstream AEX polishing membrane mimics the amino acid arginine, one of the three positively charged naturally occurring standard amino acids that make up proteins.
3M Polisher ST is designed to improve monoclonal antibody development and manufacturing processes in a wide range of polishing process conditions.
Production capsules will be available at a later date.
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Our experts will work with you to help find the optimal 3M purification solution for your application and to test our products within your process. We also provide trial data when we work with you to demonstrate product in-use.
Bioprocessing reimagined
3M aims to support you in the development of more efficient bioprocesses. Chromatographic clarification of cell culture fluid using the 3M Emphaze AEX Hybrid Purifier enables the early removal of soluble impurities such as HCP, DNA and endotoxins, which allows the downstream unit operations to perform better. The newest solution, 3M Polisher ST, is a single-use, membrane adsorber purification solution designed for the downstream processing of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and other recombinant proteins in flow-through mode. 3M Polisher ST is designed to improve monoclonal antibody (mAb) development and manufacturing processes in a wide range of polishing process conditions. These solutions enable elimination and/or reduction in size of unit operations, leading to better overall process economics.
These process trains illustrate how 3M products work together to create solutions that simplify the purification process and eliminate process steps.
Synthetic, single-use chromatographic clarification device. Delivers consistent, high-purity clarified process fluid by providing flow-through chromatographic separation of negatively charged HCP, DNA and endotoxins.
Synthetic, single-use chromatographic clarification device. Delivers consistent, high-purity clarified process fluid by providing flow-through chromatographic separation of negatively charged HCP, DNA and endotoxins.
Featured applications
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- Anion exchange chromatography for flexible and intensified protein purification during polishing which operates in a wide range of process conditions (pH 5.0 to 9.0 and conductivity 3 to 20 mS/cm)
- Host cell proteins > 60% reduction in phosphate buffer, > 23% reduction in citrate buffer
Industry insights
Explore publications from industry experts to learn about the latest innovations and emerging trends in biotech and bioprocessing.
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Read an analysis by F&S of 3M Polisher ST technology when used to replace depth filtration and anion exchange chromatography (AEX) steps and how it achieves a simplified and cost effective process across a wide range of conditions.
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Read a F&S analysis of 3M Polisher ST performance across scales on virus clearance under a wide range of process conditions.
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Review a Frost & Sullivan infographic to see how 3M Polisher ST can help you transition your anion exchange (AEX) chromatography to a single-use solution with advanced AEX technology.
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BioProcess International introduces 3M Polisher ST. See how it can streamline polishing and viral clearance.
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The goal of new bioprocessing strategies is to increase the biopharmaceutical process robustness and to reduce cost. Here we explore the effects of implementing such new strategies, enabled by novel 3M solutions, on the cost of mAb manufacturing process using modelling. Specifically, we look at the implementation of the 3M Polisher ST AEX polishing solution.
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Advancements in downstream processing are necessary to remove purification bottlenecks, for streamlining development and reducing cost, complexity, and risks associated with biopharmaceutical production. Innovation in functional chemistries and materials science create opportunities for technology suppliers to integrate upstream and downstream unit operations with membrane chromatography solutions.
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Learn about novel bioprocessing technologies in the biomanufacturing space that are in development for existing downstream processes.
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Designed for the flexible facility of the future
A compact, small footprint solution with higher capacity, delivering greater purity and yield downstream.
Lab scale capsules are available now. Production capsules will be available at a later date.
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