From a safety perspective, sterility is vital for any agent or drug designed for human use. After all, many microbes have pathogenic potential. However, beyond this, the presence of unwanted microbiological agents can also affect agent integrity, and this is especially the case for biologics. Microbial contamination can directly alter the physical properties of proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids, as well as elicit genotypic and phenotypic shifts in cell-based agents.
Download this original eBook from The Scientist's Creative Services Division to learn more about:
- The importance of sterility testing and workflow monitoring
- Dealing with the threat of mycoplasma contamination
- Particulate problems and monitoring laboratory air quality
- Microbial enumeration in liquid samples
