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Stable Cell Line

AtaGenix develops clonally-derived, manufacturing-ready CHO stable cell lines in approximately 12 weeks — from vector construction to a fully characterized Research Cell Bank (RCB). Every line is documented for monoclonality, tested for stability over 60+ generations, and delivered with complete IP ownership transfer.

We support three industry-standard selection systems: G418/Neomycin for rapid research-grade lines, DHFR/MTX for gene amplification and enhanced yields, and GS/MSX for stringent high-producer isolation. Our CHO-K1 host cells and proprietary XtenCHO™ platform enable titers exceeding 7 g/L in fed-batch culture.

Whether you are transitioning from transient expression to long-term manufacturing or building a production line from scratch, our PhD-level scientists design the optimal strategy for your molecule. GMP-grade scope is available upon request.

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From Transient Hit to Manufacturing-Ready Cell Line

Our stable cell line platform bridges discovery and manufacturing — delivering high-titer, clonally-derived production lines with full documentation for regulatory readiness.

Selection Systems

System Mechanism Best For
G418 / Neomycin Antibiotic resistance selection Rapid selection, research-grade lines
DHFR / MTX Gene amplification via methotrexate pressure Enhanced expression levels, high copy number
GS / MSX Glutamine synthetase selection with methionine sulfoximine Stringent high-producer isolation, commercial manufacturing

XtenCHO™ — Proprietary High-Density Expression

Our proprietary CHO expression system optimized for difficult-to-express proteins. Higher titers and faster development timelines compared to standard CHO platforms. Particularly effective for bispecific antibodies, Fc-fusion proteins, and multi-domain constructs.

Standard Deliverables

 Clonally-derived production cell line  Monoclonality documentation (image evidence)
 Research Cell Bank (RCB)  Stability data (≥60 generations)
 Expression titer report (fed-batch)  QC data: SDS-PAGE, SEC-HPLC, glycan profile
 Full IP ownership transfer  Protocol package for CMO transfer

~12

Weeks to RCB

>7 g/L

Top Clone Titer

60+

Generations Stable

100%

IP Ownership

Development Timeline: ~12 Weeks

A structured 5-phase pipeline with defined quality gates. Each phase builds on verified results from the previous step.

01

Vector Build

~2 weeks

Gene optimization
Expression vector
Sequence verification

02

Transfection

~1 week

CHO-K1 host cells
Electroporation
Selection marker integration

03

Pool Selection

~4 weeks

Drug selection pressure
Pool titer evaluation
Top pool identification

04

Single-Cell Cloning

~3 weeks

Limited dilution / FACS
Image-based monoclonality
Top clone ranking

05

Stability & RCB

~2 weeks

60+ generation stability
Research Cell Bank
QC + final report

Transient vs Stable: When to Upgrade

Many projects start with transient expression for speed, then transition to stable cell lines when consistent long-term supply becomes the priority.

Factor HEK293 Transient CHO Transient CHO Stable
Timeline 2–3 weeks 2–3 weeks ~12 weeks
Scale mg mg mg to grams
Lot Consistency Batch-to-batch variation Batch-to-batch variation Consistent (clonal)
Regulatory Path Research use Research use CMC-ready
Best For Screening, binding assays Screening, in vivo studies Manufacturing, clinical supply

Timeline ~12 weeks from kickoff inputs received; may vary by selection system and target protein. Monoclonality documented per agreed method. Stability criteria defined at kickoff. GMP-grade scope available upon request. Quote-based pricing.

 

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