Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing FKBP-type peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (FkpA) polypeptides at very high levels of purity. Also provided we ultrapure FkpA and methods of using same, e.g., for use in immunoassays to show removal of FkpA from biologics produced in bacteria. In addition, the present invention provides methods of purifying polypeptides (e.g., multispecific antibodies) produced in bacteria overexpressing one or more chaperones. The methods include affinity chromatography, mixed-mode chromatography and hydrophobic interaction chromatography. in some aspects, the invention provides compositions of polypeptides (e.g., multispecific antibodies) that are essentially fee of product-specific impurities.

Abstract: Methods and kits for regenerating antibody binding resins are provided. In some embodiments the methods include a first step of washing an antibody binding resin with a reducing solution, followed by a second step of washing the antibody binding resin with a chaotropic solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides automated systems and methods for monitoring column performance in process chromatography, and applications thereof. In an embodiment, column performance is monitored by generating a plurality of process values such as, for example, conductivity values or pH values with a detector during a chromatography step transition between a first mobile phase liquid and a second mobile phase liquid. The process values are transformed to form transformed process values in which noise present in the process values is suppressed. Column performance parameters are calculated based on the transformed process values and displayed during movement of the second mobile phase liquid through the chromatography column.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for enhancing or increasing the concentration of biological product in a final mixture, wherein said biological product has one or more selected characteristics, wherein said method comprises: (a) allowing an initial mixture of biological products with and without said selected characteristics to contact a chromatography medium wherein the quantity of biological products in said initial mixture exceeds the binding capacity or the dynamic binding capacity of said chromatography medium; (b) allowing biological product not having said one or more selected characteristics to be separated by said chromatography medium; and (c) recovering a final mixture of biological products from said chromatography medium wherein said final mixture comprises an enhanced or increased concentration of biological product with one or more selected characteristics, compared to the concentration of biological product in said initial mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides automated systems and methods for monitoring column performance in process chromatography, and applications thereof. In an embodiment, column performance is monitored by generating a plurality of process values such as, for example, conductivity values or pH values with a detector during a chromatography step transition between a first mobile phase liquid and a second mobile phase liquid. The process values are transformed to form transformed process values in which noise present in the process values is suppressed. Column performance parameters are calculated based on the transformed process values and displayed during movement of the second mobile phase liquid through the chromatography column.

Abstract: The present invention provides automated systems and methods for monitoring column performance in process chromatography, and applications thereof. In an embodiment, column performance is monitored by generating a plurality of process values such as, for example, conductivity values or pH values with a detector during a chromatography step transition between a first mobile phase liquid and a second mobile phase liquid. The process values are transformed to form transformed process values in which noise present in the process values is suppressed. Column performance parameters are calculated based on the transformed process values and displayed during movement of the second mobile phase liquid through the chromatography column.