Transition to GMP

Raw and Ancillary Materials Selection Strategy

The success of cell therapy products, including CAR-T cell therapy, is significantly dependent upon the process and material-selection strategies set in the early stages of development. To facilitate the translation into clinical trials, an ancillary (i.e. raw) material selection strategy that considers the end goal is critical. Most long-term strategies emphasize the use of the highest grade of raw materials available as early as possible; however, this may not always be feasible. Accounting for material grade transitions can help balance both performance and costs when moving onto the next stage. Since these raw materials have a significant impact on both the quality and safety of the final products, it is also important to source them from companies that can provide them at a standard that adheres to both local and international regulations.

We understand the complexity of developing an appropriate raw material selection strategy. Regardless of where you are in your cell therapy development, you can rely on us to provide high-quality and cost-effective materials of the appropriate grade that fit your process.

Do I have to use GMP grade materials?

Why consider our GMP products?

Why consider our GMP products?

Why consider our GMP products?

GMP products are manufactured under a stringent quality management system that monitors the production process and quality control, while providing a comprehensive set of documentation. To support our customers with high-quality and guaranteed safe GMP products, we are fully committed to upholding the guidelines in GMP manufacturing. We extensively evaluate our products for use as ancillary materials in ex vivo manufacturing including comprehensive viral residue testing and animal in vivo safety experiments. Our strict adherence to GMP helps us bolster your IND application without disrupting your development process.

Identifying a balance between requirements, performance, and costs while seeking qualified, reliable, and consistent raw material manufacturers are all part of the material-selection strategy that is critical in developing a cell therapy product. Early-stage incorporation of higher-grade materials (i.e. GMP) early in the development process can simplify the transition into clinical stages. However, this does not mean GMP grade materials are the only option. ACROBiosystems offers a diverse number of raw material products in several grades that support cell therapy manufacturers throughout the entire development process. Our premium(Pre-GMP)-grade products offer similar bioactivity and performance at a fraction of the price, ideal for preclinical applications. When you are ready to transition into the clinical phase, our premium(Pre-GMP) grade products can be seamlessly transitioned into our GMP grade materials.

What is the difference between GMP and Premium(Pre-GMP) grades?

What is the difference between GMP and Premium(Pre-GMP) grades?


Premium(Pre-GMP) Grade GMP Grade
Application Research and Development; Preclinical research and transition into clinical phases. Designed to meet clinical phase requirements and bolster your IND application to various regulatory bodies. v
Quality System ISO 9001 and 13485 Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 13485 Quality Management System (R&D stage) including GMP Quality Management System (Production stage)
Production ISO certified Workshop GMP grade workshop certified by third-party audits
Transient, stable cell lines Stable cell lines (Comprehensive external inspections)
Mostly animal-origin free materials Animal-origin free materials
Pharmaceutical-grade materials Pharmaceutical-grade materials
Strict secondary sterilization filtration Strict secondary sterilization filtration
Laminar flow cleanroom with manual fill finish B+A grade cleanrooms with automated fill finish
No specific virus removal or inactivation process Specific virus removal / inactivation process (nanofiltration + low pH)
Quality Control Sterility / Mycoplasma testing Sterility / Mycoplasma testing
Endotoxin control and detection Endotoxin control and detection
Validated key production equipment and analytical instruments Strict verification, auditing, and tracking of all equipment and methods.
Process-related impurity testing (DNA, HCP, Residue) Process-related impurity testing (DNA, HCP, Residue)
No additional quality control tests Comprehensive virus residue testing, animal in vivo safety experiments
Documentation Minimum documentation and certifications Comprehensive regulatory support documentation
DMF files (Few products) DMF files (All products)

GMP Grade


GMP Grade
Application Designed to meet clinical phase requirements and bolster your IND application to various regulatory bodies. v
Quality System ISO 9001 and 13485 Quality Management System (R&D stage) including GMP Quality Management System (Production stage)
Production GMP grade workshop certified by third-party audits
Stable cell lines (Comprehensive external inspections)
Animal-origin free materials
Pharmaceutical-grade materials
Strict secondary sterilization filtration
B+A grade cleanrooms with automated fill finish
Specific virus removal / inactivation process (nanofiltration + low pH)
Quality Control Sterility / Mycoplasma testing
Endotoxin control and detection
Strict verification, auditing, and tracking of all equipment and methods.
Process-related impurity testing (DNA, HCP, Residue)
Comprehensive virus residue testing, animal in vivo safety experiments
Documentation Comprehensive regulatory support documentation
DMF files (All products)

Premium Grade


Premium Grade
Application Research and Development; Preclinical research and transition into clinical phases.
Quality System ISO 9001 and 13485 Quality Management System
Production ISO certified Workshop
Transient, stable cell lines
Mostly animal-origin free materials
Pharmaceutical-grade materials
Strict secondary sterilization filtration
Laminar flow cleanroom with manual fill finish
No specific virus removal or inactivation process
Quality Control Sterility / Mycoplasma testing
Endotoxin control and detection
Validated key production equipment and analytical instruments
Process-related impurity testing (DNA, HCP, Residue)
No additional quality control tests
Documentation Minimum documentation and certifications
DMF files (Few products)

Supporting Data

GMP-L15H13

Recombinant Human IL-15 Protein, premium grade (IL5-H4117) designed for preclinical stage use, has the same activity and performance with GMP-grade IL-15 (GMP-L15H13), which enables a seamless transition from preclinical devleopment to clinical phases.

GMP-L15H13

Recombinant Human IL-7 Protein, premium grade (IL7-H4219) designed for preclinical stage use, has the same activity and performance with GMP-grade IL-15 (GMP-L0724), which enables a seamless transition from preclinical devleopment to clinical phases.

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