Bioprocess strategies for enhanced performance in single-use bioreactors for biomolecule synthesis: A biokinetic approach

Abstract

Single-use bioreactors (SUB) have made a significant impact on the field of bioprocessing, becoming increasingly popular for biomolecule synthesis due to their many advantages, such as minimizing contamination risks and streamlining processes. Extensive research has been conducted on the hydrodynamic conditions within single-use bioreactors, with a focus on parameters like mixing time, oxygen transfer rate, and stress levels to improve cell cultivation procedures. Several studies have demonstrated that SUB can effectively nurture various cell types, including those that generate monoclonal antibodies, yielding outcomes similar to conventional bioreactor systems, thus highlighting their adaptability and effectiveness in biomolecule processing. SUB equipped with wave mechanisms have shown to display comparable metabolic behaviors and fermentation consistency to conventional bioreactors, confirming their dependability in supporting fungal growth and metabolite generation. Mechanical stirring for agitation leads to high shear forces alongside enhanced monitoring and control, influencing microbial physiology and macro-morphologies. This underscores the importance of operational factors such as rocking speed, rocking angle, and gas flow rate. Overall, the integration of single-use bioreactors in biomolecule synthesis is expected to expand, driven by the need for increased yields and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Keywords

bioactive molecules / bioprocessing / bioreactors / fermentation / oxygen transfer rate / single-use bioreactors (SUB) / wave bioreactor

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