WuXi Biologics Cayman has filed a patent for a genetically modified cell line that produces a recombinant glycoprotein with a mannose-terminated N-glycan. The cell line contains an insertion of less than 600 bp in the coding region of the MGAT1 gene. This invention could potentially improve the production of glycoproteins with specific glycan structures. GlobalData’s report on WuXi Biologics Cayman gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Genetically modified cell line producing mannose-terminated glycoprotein
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230287378A1) describes a genetically modified cell line that is deficient in a specific gene called MGAT1. The cell line has an insertion of less than 600 base pairs in the coding region of the MGAT1 gene. The patent claims that the cell line can be modified using genome editing technology, such as CRISPR, ZFN, or TALEN. The cell line is preferably an animal cell, specifically a Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell.
The genetically modified cell line is capable of expressing glycoproteins that contain mannose residues. The patent claims that the cell line can be used to produce recombinant glycoproteins through a method that involves culturing the cell line and recovering the glycoprotein. Another method described in the patent involves introducing a gene encoding the recombinant protein into the cell line, mutating the MGAT1 gene in the cell line, and expressing the recombinant glycoprotein. The mutation of the MGAT1 gene can be achieved using CRISPR technology.
The patent also describes a method for treating a ß-glucocerebrosidase-deficiency-related disease by administering the recombinant glycoprotein produced by the genetically modified cell line to a subject in need. Additionally, the patent includes a pharmaceutical formulation that comprises the recombinant enzyme, a buffer, an osmoregulator, and a surfactant. The formulation has specific ranges for the amounts of each component and a pH range of 5-7.
In summary, the patent describes a genetically modified cell line deficient in the MGAT1 gene, which can be used to produce glycoproteins with mannose residues. The cell line can be modified using genome editing technology and is particularly useful for producing recombinant glycoproteins. The patent also includes methods for treating diseases related to ß-glucocerebrosidase deficiency and a pharmaceutical formulation for delivering the recombinant enzyme.
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