The results indicate that anion binding mediates aggregation by lowering mAb conformational stability and reduced valence. Our observations support an agitation-induced particulation model in which anions enhance the partitioning and unfolding of mAbs at the air/water interface. Aggregation predominantly occurs at this interface; refreshing of the surface during agitation releases the insoluble aggregates into bulk solution.
Salts, employed as buffering, tonicifying, and viscosity modifying agents, may adversely affect the solubility of basic proteins formulated under acidic conditions.
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