Description:
Reference #: 01595
The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for a hypotonic-solution-based cell lysis method for Adeno Associated Virus purification
Background:
Adeno Associated Viral vectors have become popular candidates for gene therapy but suffer the drawback of requiring a time-consuming freeze-thaw (FT) lysis or chemical impurity-prone chemical-based cell lysis method for virus production that poses a challenge in keeping the production cost low.
Invention Description:
Our invention addresses these shortcomings where we developed a simple hypotonic (WH) cell lysis method for AAV production using the concept that a solute tends to move from a higher potential to a lower potential. The high-water potential of our lysis solution allows it to passively move into the cell.
Potential Applications:
Gene therapy products, viral vector-based delivery systems, personalized medicines
Advantages and Benefits:
The hypotonic cell lysis method of AAV purification could be used as a simple, fast, convenient, and economical method of producing a high-quality viral vector for various applications.
Nikki Biagas, Licensing & Compliance Manager- bianik@sc.edu
UofSC Technology Commercialization Office- technology@sc.edu