Stabilization of a recombinant human epidermal growth factor parenteral formulation through freeze-drying.

Development studies were performed to design a pharmaceutical composition that allows the stabilization of a parenteral rhEGF formulation in a lyophilized dosage form. Unannealed and annealed drying protocols were tested for excipients screening. Freeze-dry microscopy was used as criterion for excipients and formulation selection; as well as to define freeze-drying parameters.

Stability of Ala 125 recombinant human interleukin-2 in solution.

Herein, we describe the preformulation study of Ala 125- recombinant human interleukin-2 (rhIL-2A(125)) in solution. This modified form of the natural human IL-2 is obtained by the replacement of cysteine with alanine at position 125. The compatibility of this rhIL-2A(125) with type I borosilicate glass vials showed no significant adsorption at liquid-vial interface.