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Pharmaceuticals
Partnership21 Oct 2026, 06:30 pm

Zydus Lifesciences Partners Prolific Machines for Biologics Manufacturing

AI Summary

Zylidac Bio, a CDMO within the Zydus Lifesciences group, has partnered with Prolific Machines to scale Prolific's next-generation biologics manufacturing platform. This collaboration aims to transition Prolific's light-controlled cell line development technology from laboratory scale to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) production. The partnership will leverage Zylidac's Emeryville facility to scale Prolific's platform, which uses light to control protein expression, offering higher yields and improved quality for complex biologics. The initial phase involves tech transfer to a 50-liter scale, with plans to scale up to 250 liters and eventually to full GMP manufacturing. This integration provides an end-to-end development and manufacturing pathway for Prolific's clients, from cell line development to commercial supply.

Key Highlights

  • Zylidac Bio and Prolific Machines form a strategic partnership.
  • The collaboration focuses on scaling biologics manufacturing to GMP standards.
  • Prolific's light-controlled cell line technology offers higher yields.
  • The partnership creates an end-to-end development and manufacturing pathway.
  • Zylidac's facility will be used for scaling up production.