Overcoming challenges in gene therapy analytics

Cell & Gene Therapy Insights 2024; 10(6), 889–902

DOI: 10.18609/cgti.2024.099

Published: 25 July
Innovator Insight
Anthony J Blaszczyk, Ana Carreras González

The range of available AAV serotypes with differing tropisms offers the potential for precisely targeted in vivo gene delivery. However, to sustain a healthy rate of growth of the AAV platform, robust, GMP-compliant analytical methods and characterization protocols are a necessity, with a key critical quality attribute being empty/full capsid ratio identification. In this article, based on a webinar symposium, various methods available for AAV vector characterization are explored. These include several methods commonly used in empty/full AAV particle characterization and an assessment of recombinant AAV (rAAV) purity characterization via capillary electrophoresis sodium dodecyl sulfate (CE-SDS).