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Antigenic protein epitope stabilization: MerckRecent Research Landscape

Inaccurate potency measurement in multi-antibody drug products leads to regulatory rejection and batch failure. These methods isolate individual antibody efficacy within complex mixtures to ensure precise quality control.

What technical problems is Merck addressing in Antigenic protein epitope stabilization?

Antibody analytical characterization bottlenecks

(5)evidences

Individual antibody attributes are difficult to distinguish and quantify when mixed in a single formulation. Resolving this allows for precise stability monitoring and regulatory compliance of multi-drug products.

Therapeutic protein physical instability

(3)evidences

Biologic molecules suffer from physical and chemical degradation during storage and administration. Preventing structural breakdown ensures therapeutic potency and reduces immunogenic risks.

Insufficient viral neutralization potency

(2)evidences

Insufficient binding affinity and rapid viral escape from existing immune responses. Overcoming this limitation ensures sustained protection against respiratory syncytial virus infection.