Its expert group has begun discussions about designing a bacterial endotoxin testing method using recombinant Factor C. Comparison tests with horseshoe crab reagents and recombinant Factor C have ...

Among various detection methods for endotoxins, recombinant Factor C (rFC) testing stands out for its accuracy and eco-friendliness, establishing a new benchmark in pharmaceutical quality control.

Letters to the editor Comparing endotoxin testing methods As thoroughly covered in your recent article (C&EN, Oct. 28, 2024, page 26), the issue of replacing the traditional natural product test ...

The testing methods include a range of endotoxin testing instruments, FDA-licensed reagents and software, and a proprietary cartridge.

Endotoxin testing is an essential component of ensuring the safety of pharmaceutical products, especially injectable drugs and implants.

Horseshoe Crabs Break Free from Biomedical Testing For 40 years, researchers relied on horseshoe crab blood to catch endotoxins in drugs. Now, synthetic alternatives and updated regulations can end ...

Podcast: Turning tides for endotoxin testing The drug industry might finally phase out using horseshoe crab blood. What took so long?

Both methods are set to be rolled out for clients on a number of recently secured contracts by SCM Pharma following the full validation of both testing services.