Delta Biotechnology Limited

Peter M Clarke

David John Mead

Stephen H Collins

The recoverable yield of recombinant human albumin in the fermentation of genetically engineered yeast that expresses the albumin and secretes it into the culture medium is increased by the addition of a stabilizing agent comprising a polyoxyalkylene compound, for example, polypropylene glycol or a polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene copolymer. The presence of these compounds in concentrations of from about 0.5 to 10 g per liter, preferably 1 to 5 g per liter, of fermentation broth prevents the degradation of the rHA produced under intensive fermentation conditions thereby raising the effective yield.

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Radcliffe on Trent, United Kingdom

Peter M Clarke