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Immunogenicity vs Pyrogenicity
Currently, only pyrogen testing is required for therapeutics and medical devices by the FDA.  However, Gram-negative bacterial lipopolysaccharide, or endotoxin, can be both pyrogenic and cause immunogenicity.  This results in generation of neutralizing antibodies against the therapeutic protein, thus reducing drug efficacy.  This was highlighted recently in an article by the Division of Therapeutic Proteins from the FDA published in PLOS One:

Trace Levels of Innate Immune Response Modulating Impurities (IIRMIs) Synergize to Break Tolerance to Therapeutic Proteins

Scientists at BioDtech, Inc. have measured previously undetectable levels of endotoxin which could cause activation of the immune system.  BioDtech products are designed to more accurately detect endotoxin and remove it from proteins and DNA.

Endotoxin Detection and Removal
Low endotoxin is required to avoid inflammatory reactions.  BioDtech's patented technologies accurately detect and remove endotoxin in protein solutions.
EndoPrep is a sample preparation kit used in conjunction with LAL or rFC assays.  It removes the interfering effects of proteins that can mask endotoxin or inhibit enzymatic assays thus providing more accurate EndoBind-Rendotoxin quantitation. 
  
EndoBind-R is an affinity chromatography media designed to remove endotoxin from aqueous solutions.  The ligand is highly specific for endotoxin resulting in high detoxification and low product loss.

Special Offer!
We are currently offering a special offer of a full EndoPrep kit and a 1 ml EndoBind-R Single-Use Column for just $259.

This offer is valid on orders placed by March 29, 2013.

Include the password IMMUNOGENICITY to receive discount.
Orders can be place over our website at www.biodtechinc.com or via phone (1-877-258-4040) or fax (205-414-7400).

For ordering or technical information feel free to contact me any time.

Sincerely,

Keith Champion, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
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