Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a lyophilized stem cell factor (SCF). The method comprises mixing the SCF with histidine and/or glutamic acid and lyophilizing the formulation. Optionally, a bulking agent or an osmolarity regulating agent is included in the formulation prior to lyophilization.
Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a computer apparatus for expressing a three dimensional structure of a G-CSF molecule or analogs thereof.
Abstract: Provided are computer-based methods for preparing G-CSF analogs involving (a) providing computer expression of the three dimensional structure of a G-CSF molecule wherein the chemical moieties, such as each amino acid residue or each atom of each amino acid residue of the G-CSF molecule are correlated with said structure: (b) selecting from said computer expression a site on a G-CSF molecule for alteration; and (c) preparing a G-CSF molecule having such alteration. Also provided are articles of manufacture associated with such methods.