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SimplaceCDX — Chemically Defined Medium for HEK293T

Fully chemically defined, animal-origin-free medium for HEK293T adherent culture — for IND-enabling and GMP AAV production where CDM documentation is required. No serum, no animal-derived proteins, no recombinant proteins.

CDMFully chemically defined — every component known and documented
AOFAnimal-origin-free — no TSE/BSE risk, no adventitious agent concern
IND-ReadyCDM documentation for CMC section of IND/CTA filing
500 mL / 2 LResearch and pilot scale — GMP volumes on request
Recommended pathway: Adapt HEK293T to SimplaceX first (5–10 passages), then transition to SimplaceCDX. Direct adaptation from FBS to SimplaceCDX is possible but slower — typically 10–15 passages versus 5–10 for SimplaceX. See the full adaptation protocol guide.

What is SimplaceCDX?

SimplaceCDX is a fully chemically defined (CDM), animal-origin-free cell culture medium for HEK293T adherent culture. Unlike SimplaceX, which contains a defined protein supplement, SimplaceCDX contains no animal-derived or recombinant protein components — every ingredient is a synthetic small molecule or defined inorganic compound. This is the medium format required when GMP raw material documentation must demonstrate full chemical definition with no animal-derived or protein components.

SimplaceCDX vs. SimplaceX — Which to Use?

ParameterSimplaceXSimplaceCDX
CompositionSerum-free, protein-supplementedFully chemically defined — no proteins
frei von tierischen Bestandteilen✅ No serum✅ No serum, no animal-derived protein
Protein componentsDefined protein supplement includedNone — protein-free
GMP raw material riskLow — defined, no serum✅ Lowest — fully defined synthetic/inorganic components
CDM documentationNot fully CDM✅ Full CDM documentation available
Adaptation difficultyEasier — 5–10 passagesMore demanding — 10–15 passages from FBS, or 3–5 from SimplaceX
Nachgeschaltete Reinigung✅ No serum protein impurities✅ No protein impurities at all
When to useResearch, pre-clinical, early IND-enablingIND-enabling where CDM is specified, GMP manufacturing

Why Chemically Defined Medium for GMP AAV?

All commercially approved AAV gene therapies (Luxturna, Zolgensma, Hemgenix) are manufactured using chemically defined or serum-free medium. Regulatory guidance from FDA (Process Validation: General Principles and Practices) and EMA (Guideline on the quality, non-clinical and clinical requirements for investigational advanced therapy medicinal products in clinical trials) both encourage the use of CDM for ATMP manufacturing — for three specific reasons:

  • Raw material risk: CDM raw materials are synthetic or defined inorganic compounds with no biological variability and no adventitious agent risk — the highest-risk raw material category (animal-derived biologics) is entirely absent
  • Batch-to-batch consistency: CDM has zero compositional variability between production batches — removing a major source of process variability that must otherwise be demonstrated through extensive historical data
  • IND/CTA CMC documentation: CDM allows a complete list of components to be filed in the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls section without "proprietary blend" classifications or biological source documentation — simplifying regulatory review

Produktinformationen

ParameterSpezifikation
FormatFully chemically defined — no animal-derived or recombinant protein components
Cell typeHEK293T (adherent) — also suitable for HEK293, HEK293FT
HauptanwendungGMP AAV production, IND-enabling vector manufacturing, lentiviral vector
Volumes available500 mL, 2,000 mL — GMP volumes on request
frei von tierischen Bestandteilen✅ Full CDM — no animal-derived or recombinant protein components
TransfektionsverträglichkeitPEI (linear 25 kDa), PEI-Max compatible
Sterilität0.2 µm sterile filtered — sterility tested per lot
Lagerung2–8°C, protected from light — stable 12 months from manufacture
DokumentationFull component list, CoA, CDM declaration — IMPD-supporting documentation on request
GMP-SignalwegIn Entwicklung – bitte kontaktieren Sie uns bezüglich Zeitplan und Anforderungen

Adaptation Protocol — FBS to SimplaceCDX

Recommended pathway: FBS → SimplaceX → SimplaceCDX

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Phase 1 — Adapt to SimplaceX (5–10 passages)

Follow the SimplaceX adaptation protocol. Complete adaptation confirmed by stable doubling time ≤22h for 3 consecutive passages.

2

Phase 2 — Transition SimplaceX → SimplaceCDX (4 passages)

  • P1: 75% SimplaceX + 25% SimplaceCDX
  • P2: 50% SimplaceX + 50% SimplaceCDX
  • P3: 25% SimplaceX + 75% SimplaceCDX
  • P4+: 100% SimplaceCDX

Apply the suspension cell rescue protocol at every passage during this phase.

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Phase 3 — Confirm adaptation and run AAV production test

Stable doubling time ≤24h in 100% SimplaceCDX for 3 consecutive passages → run small-scale AAV production test (one 15 cm dish) to confirm titre before scale-up.

Detachment in SimplaceCDX: Use PBS + 5 mM EDTA for cell detachment in SimplaceCDX — trypsin should be avoided where possible, and if used, must be completely removed by centrifugation before resuspending in SimplaceCDX.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is SimplaceCDX suitable for GMP AAV manufacturing?

SimplaceCDX is formulated for the GMP pathway — fully chemically defined, animal-origin-free, with CDM documentation available for IND/CTA CMC sections. GMP-grade production batches are in development — contact us for the current timeline and requirements for your specific programme.

Can I adapt HEK293T directly from FBS to SimplaceCDX?

Direct adaptation from FBS to SimplaceCDX is possible but typically takes 10–15 passages and produces more variability in adaptation outcomes. The recommended pathway is FBS → SimplaceX (5–10 passages) → SimplaceCDX (4 passages) — total of 9–14 passages for a more stable, faster adaptation.

What documentation is available for CDM declaration?

Full component list, Certificate of Analysis, animal-origin-free declaration, and CDM declaration are available. IMPD-supporting documentation package for IND/CTA submissions available on request — contact us with your regulatory requirements and timeline.

Is SimplaceCDX compatible with PEI transfection for AAV production?

Yes — SimplaceCDX is optimised for PEI-mediated triple transfection (linear PEI 25 kDa, PEI-Max). The absence of serum proteins removes any potential serum-PEI complex formation that can reduce transfection efficiency in partially-serum-containing media.

Request SimplaceCDX — Sample or Quote

500 mL and 2,000 mL available. Full CDM documentation. Free test sample for adaptation evaluation. GMP volumes on request.

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