TABLE I

Design for Low pH and XMuLV Inactivation Experiment(s)

Variables/ParametersLow pH stability Experimental ValueXMuLV Inactivation Experimental Value
Molecules4 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and 1 Fc fusionmAb A
pH3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.53.4, 3.5, and 3.6
Time points (min)2, 4, 8, 15, 30, (60)0.5, 1.5, 3, and 10 (large volume)
Acid titrant1 M or 2 M acetic acid1 M acetic acid
Protein A elution buffer10 or 100 mM sodium acetate20 mM sodium acetate
Protein concentration (g/L)10–2012 g/L
Temperature25°C (water bath)15°C (water bath)