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Manufacture and Supply, Science and Reg ulation Towards High-Qua lity Medicinal Products
during the manufacture of the product, thus increasing the com­plexity of the manufacturing process. In addition, there is much uncertainty in terms of whether signaling molecules can bring about the desired cellular dierentiation, whether the scaold sup­ports cellular growth and vascularization or whether the product has the desired structural properties [7].
Quality control
Due to the limited amount and variability of the material, the tra­ditional approach of process validation can be dicult to perform, especially for autologous products, as it requires multiple success­ful production batches to be evaluated and potential changes to be made to critical processes, equipment and materials subsequently. Additionally, as the mechanism of actions for cells are not well rec­ognized, the critical quality attributes (CQAs) associated with meas­urable product attributes for assuring functional quality and repro­ducibility cannot be determined [54].
The intrinsic variability of cells also contributes to the variability of critical process parameters (CPPs). In the use of cells in tissue engi­neering, purity is assured since characterization has been achieved for dierentiated cells. However, pluripotent cells would require 100% purity to avoid tumorigenicity, thus creating ambiguity in the assessment of their safety and ecacy [55]. Each component, such as the production of scaolds, would require the maintenance of their quality attributes before seeding them with cells, raising the complexity of tissue-engineered products [45].
The monitoring of CPPs, such as culture conditions, which are elements of the production process that aect CQAs such as cell
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quality and reproducibility across multiple batches and manufac­turing sites have not been established. Extensive data analytics and models would thus have to be used to identify sets of markers (as CQAs) from animal studies and clinical trials to establish prod­uct safety [54]. Currently, there is a shortage of robust process ana­lytical technologies (PATs) to examine CPPs for cell-expansion and other processes. Although PAT devices that monitor pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and other biopharmaceutical CPPs have improved significantly in terms of miniaturization and integration, the manufacture and quality control of CTGTPs are still using moni­toring or detection devices that can damage the sample [56]. Over­all, CTGTP manufacturing does not currently incorporate quali­ty-by-design principles that allow for high quality and extensive production of therapeutic cells [54].
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Cryopreservation
Cell function starts to deteriorate after the collection of the sam­ple and continues up to cryopreservation [25]. In cryopreservation, cells are commonly stored in liquid nitrogen at −196 C. To recover cryopreserved cells, slow freezing and fast thawing are usually per­formed [57]. The construction of a cryo-chain for extended storage and delivery is pertinent to preventing the decrease in metabolic activity and cell viability as cells go through dierent stages in the manufacturing process, which may take up to more than 4 weeks due to quality assessments, release controls and shipment in the case of a centralized process [58]. In contrast, a decentralized pro­cess takes up to only 2 weeks as there is no need for cryopreser­vation nor the shipment of T cells, which protects the cells from injury during freezing and thawing [59]. A shortened duration
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between leukapheresis and infusion also reduces the need for the patient to receive bridging chemotherapy, which is important in controlling disease progression and averting infections from low blood cell count [58]. A patient would need to receive bridging ther­apy to control disease progression and prevent potential infections due to low blood cell counts while waiting for the infusion [58], thus a shortened duration between leukapheresis and infusion in decentralized processes would also cut down on costs of chemo­therapy and extended hospital stay [59].
Human resource and accreditation
Due to the novelty of technology involved in the manufacturing process, human resources would have to be trained, requiring expertise from biology, engineering and computer science [54]. A survey conducted has shown that human resources in multi­ple fields such as business expansion and product development, together with researchers possessing a comprehensive scope of qualifications, were much sought after. Personnel with GMP man­ufacturing experiences were also needed by a large portion of respondents [60]. In the context of centralized processing, the e­cient allocation of manpower and equipment can be realized [27], if professionals have a thorough under- standing of cryopreserva­tion protocols [25], treatment guidelines and possible complica­tions of CTGTP administration, such as cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity [8]. Additionally, physicians tend to be clinically conservative and are unwilling to utilize novel treatments espe­cially if they require atypical methods of delivery, thus necessitat­ing evidence in safety assurance and the ability for processes to integrate into existing clinical practice [61, 62].
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Potential solutions to the challenges encountered in manufacturing
Outsourcing
Due to the substantial cost of manufacturing CTGTPs, it is impor­tant to decide which manufacturing strategy is suitable to cater to a specific product and to design a strong supply chain that can with­stand disruptions, such as in a global pandemic where a shortage of materials can result in delayed shipments of cell therapies [63]. One strategy where pharmaceutical start-ups and small developers who lack the resources to manage in-house manufacturing may choose to outsource to contract development and manufacturing compa­nies (CDMO), which are larger and better able to utilize economies of scale [64]. In the absence of trained personnel, it may be prudent to outsource aseptic procedures to avoid potential sterility and contami­nation issues. If companies struggle to meet guidance standards, they should be strongly encouraged to increase the extent of outsourcing to help in the compliance of GMP standards. It is of critical importance that the CTGTP manufacturing setup complies with GMP standards.
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Qualifications
Current GMP guidelines for CTGTPs only require healthcare pro­fessionals to have appropriate training in terms of aseptic handling and gowning with no specific qualifications or minimum years of training [1]. While these guidelines cannot be too specific due to the wide range of CTGTPs, higher standards are expected for products
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that have undergone substantial manipulation as opposed to min­imally manipulated products, which are allowed to comply with less stringent standards. Going forward it is recommended that a minimum length of relevant working experience be stipulated for personnel handling CTGTPs. It should also be made mandatory for personnel who are directly engaged in CTGTP processing to undergo training and be certified in basic aseptic techniques. Pro­fessionals may also be encouraged to participate in further educa­tion programmes to increase their scientific knowledge of CTGTPs. This is particularly important as a lack of skills and knowledge can impact the quality of the product significantly. This can be seen from the trends in biologicals manufacturing where mishandling in production and administration has led to substandard and unsafe protein products [65]. As more products undergo clinical trials, more scientific knowledge will be generated, some of which can then be incorporated into regulations. The requirements for per­sonnel qualifications and training may then be more clearly stipu­lated based on the types of CTGTP products manufactured.
Technology
A changing mindset is also necessary in terms of embracing emerg­ing trends of Industry 4.0, including disruptive technologies to improve the comparability of products and to reduce contamina­tion. Technologies can be used to model available data in the cal­culation of operational feasibility and cost implications to avoid unnecessary cost, as shown in a study by Lam C et al. [66], and to improve the quality of products through robust and non-destruc­tive monitoring techniques.
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Control of CTGTPs
Current regulatory framework
Table 5 summarizes the regulatory frameworks governing CTGTPs across several jurisdictions. Some are more comprehensive than others in providing for the dierent types of pathways. Many coun­tries have expedited pathways to cater to the need for CTGTPs to reach patients quickly.
Gaps identified in regulatory control and potential solutions
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Risk-based approach
The risk-based approach is contingent upon identifying risks associated with the use of a CTGTP in the clinical setting and its inherent risks concerning quality, safety and ecacy. This process starts at the begin­ning of product development and matures over time, as the knowl­edge of the product and its characteristics increases [31]. Expedited pathways shorten this process, allowing therapies to reach patients quickly and increase options available, which is important especially in life- threatening diseases. However, this means that less evidence of safety and ecacy is collected, which may impact product quality [74].
Furthermore, manufacturers have no incentive to perform post­marketing promptly due to potential adverse eects leading
Table 5: An overview of regulatory frameworks by Regulatory Authorities (RAs) and International Organisations (IOs)
US FDA Europe EMA
Act/regulation Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21, Public Health
Service (PHS) Act.
Expedited
pathways
Exempted from
licensing
Authorization
procedure/
comments
Fast-track
Priority review
Breakthrough designation
Accelerated approval
Rare pediatric disease designation
Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT)
designation
Minimally manipulated: Section 361 HCT/Ps. Hospital exemption if the following conditions are satisfied:
An investigational new drug (IND) application is
needed to start clinical trials for CTGTPs. This is
then used to support a Biologics License Applica-
tion (BLA) for the marketing of the product.
The license demonstrates safety and ecacy of the
drug for a clinical indication. The review time for a
standard BLA is 10 months, and 6 months for
Regulation (EC) No 1394/2007 (2007)
Conditional approval
Accelerated assessment
Approval under exceptional circumstance
Adaptive pathway
PRIME
1) be constituted on a non-routine basis under quality
standards; 2) be used within the same Member State in
a hospital under the sole responsibility of a healthcare
professional; and 3) follow a medical prescription for a
personalized product for a single patient.
A centralized procedure where the evaluation for marketing
authorization (MA) is done by the appropriate European
Medicines Agency (EMA) committee instead of a national
regulatory agency, allowing product to be marketed
throughout the European Economic Area (EEA) with
a single Marketing Authorization. The Committee for
Advanced Therapies (CAT) reviews the data submitted
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priority review. All CTGTPs are mostly regulated as
biologicals/combination products.
An IND that is intended to treat a serious condition
where nonclinical or clinical data can demonstrate
the possibility of addressing unmet medical needs
is eligible for fast-track designation.
Breakthrough therapy designation requires prelim-
inary clinical evidence proving that the product
may be better than existing therapies on clinically
significant endpoints. For RMAT designation, the
IND must also meet the definition of regenerative
medicine therapy in addition to the requirements
for breakthrough therapy. Priority review, fast
track and breakthrough designation applicants will
receive a response within 60 calendar days, while
the response timing for accelerated approval is not
specified.
Ref. [30], [67] [68]
Australia TGA Japan PMDA China NMPA
Act/regulation Therapeutic Goods Order 88,
Australian Code of Good Man-
ufacturing Practice, Australian
Gene Technology Act 2000.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (PMD)
Act.
The accelerated assessment pathway is for medicinal
No response timeframe is stipulated for the pathways.
and makes recommendations. Clinical trial authoriza-
tion (CTA) approvals occur within each Member State
advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) are regu-
lated as drugs.
products of major interest to public health and targets
an unmet medical need, whereas the approval under
exceptional circumstance requires products to target
rare indications which applicants are unable to provide
comprehensive evidence for. Conditional approval covers
products that are used in emergency situations. PRIME
covers products that fulfil unmet clinical needs.
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No specific legislation
Drug Administration Law (1984).
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Expedited
pathways
Exempted from
licensing
Authorization
procedure/
comments
US FDA Europe EMA
Therapeutic Goods Order 88,
Australian Code of Good Man-
ufacturing Practice, Australian
Gene Technology Act 2000.
1) Must be manufactured and
administered by healthcare
professionals responsible for
clinical care.
2) For a single indication, in a
single clinical Procedure.
Clinical trials are conducted
under the clinical trial notifica-
tion (CTN) or clinical trial
exemption (CTX) scheme and is
dependent on the risk level and
newness of the therapy. The
CTN requires scientific and
ethical reviews by the relevant
human research ethics commit-
tees (HRECs) with only central
trial documents
Table 5: (Continued)
Conditional market authorization
SAKIGAKE Designation
Priority review
Orphan designation
Minimally manipulated, for homologous use.
A special regulatory pathway is used,
whereby a conditional, time-restricted
marketing authorisation pathway is estab-
lished specifically for CTGTPs under the
PMD Act CTGTPs which can demonstrate
safety and ecacy in preliminary clinical
trials are eligible for conditional market-
ing authorisation for 7 years, following
which conditional MA holders reapply to
check if the product is eligible for standard
MA through post-market corroboration.
Conditional approval
Priority review
Designation for breakthrough
therapeutics
Designation for foreign new
drugs
A clinical trial application (CTA)
is to be submitted for biologi-
cal products and reviewed by
the Centre for Drug Evalua-
tion (CDE). After approval by
the CDE, clinical trials can be
conducted for the preparation
of New Drug Application
(NDA) submission, to be
approved by the NMPA Drug
Registry Department.
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required for submission to
them, while the CTX scheme
requires dossier submission in
the Common Technical Doc-
ument (CTD) format, which
requires a longer evaluation
process than the CTN.
Genetically modified human
cells (Class 4 biologicals) must
be submitted under the CTX
scheme unless a trial with the
same product for the same indi-
cation has been approved in a
comparable jurisdiction.
Ref. [36], [69], [70] [33] [71 , 72]
India CDSCO Singapore HSA Malaysia NPRA
Act/regulation No specific legislation.
The Drug and Cosmetic Act
(1940).
The priority review takes nine months,
catered for products with no standard
existing therapy and is applicable to
serious diseases. The SAKIGAKE, meaning
pioneer, oers a prioritised consultation
with reduced waiting time for medical
products targeting diseases with unmet
medical need.
Health Products (Cell, Tissue and Gene Ther-
apy Products) Regulations 2021.
Since 1 January 2021, 23 new
guidelines have been issued
by the CDE, such as the
Guidelines for Clinical Trials
of Antimicrobial Drugs for
Complex Abdominal Infec-
tions (No. 10 of 2021)
Fast track approvals take up to
16 months. Drugs for rare and
life-threatening diseases with
no existing treatment which
have already been approved
in the US, EU or Japan in the
past decade and unapproved
in China may go through for
breakthrough, priority, fast-
track or special designation for
approval.
Regulated as biological product.
Sale of Drugs Act 1952, Control
of Drugs and Cosmetic Regu-
lation 1984.
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