PURPOSE: The effect of different irradiation doses on the structure and activity of lyophilized powders of Hen Egg-White Lysozyme (HEWL) and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) was investigated using these substances as models for robust and sensitive proteins, respectively. Three doses were selected to cover the ranges of radio-sterilization (25kGy), treatment of blood products (25Gy) and annual background radiation dose (approximately 2mGy). The results offer an initial screening of different irradiation doses and support the development of X-ray imaging methods as non-destructive process analytical technology (PAT) tools for detecting the visible particulate matters in such products. METHODS: HEWL and ADH were exposed to X-rays in the solid state. The effect of irradiation was determined directly after irradiation and after storage. Structural changes and degradation were investigated using SAXS, SDS-PAGE and HPLC-MS. Protein functionality was assessed via activity assays. RESULTS: Lower irradiation doses of 25Gy and 2mGy had no significant impact on the structure and enzyme activity. The dose of 25kGy caused a significant decrease in the enzyme activity and structural changes immediately after irradiation of ADH and after storage of irradiated HEWL at -20°C. CONCLUSION: The results emphasize the importance of careful selection of radiation doses for development of X-ray imaging methods as PAT tools inspection of solid biopharmaceutical products.
PURPOSE: The effect of different irradiation doses on the structure and activity of lyophilized powders of Hen Egg-White Lysozyme (HEWL) and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) was investigated using these substances as models for robust and sensitive proteins, respectively. Three doses were selected to cover the ranges of radio-sterilization (25kGy), treatment of blood products (25Gy) and annual background radiation dose (approximately 2mGy). The results offer an initial screening of different irradiation doses and support the development of X-ray imaging methods as non-destructive process analytical technology (PAT) tools for detecting the visible particulate matters in such products. METHODS: HEWL and ADH were exposed to X-rays in the solid state. The effect of irradiation was determined directly after irradiation and after storage. Structural changes and degradation were investigated using SAXS, SDS-PAGE and HPLC-MS. Protein functionality was assessed via activity assays. RESULTS: Lower irradiation doses of 25Gy and 2mGy had no significant impact on the structure and enzyme activity. The dose of 25kGy caused a significant decrease in the enzyme activity and structural changes immediately after irradiation of ADH and after storage of irradiated HEWL at -20°C. CONCLUSION: The results emphasize the importance of careful selection of radiation doses for development of X-ray imaging methods as PAT tools inspection of solid biopharmaceutical products.
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Alcohol dehydrogenase; Heat stress; Hen egg-white lysozyme; Protein structure; X-ray
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