Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING A POLYPEPTIDE FROM A MIXTURE

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods for preparing a target polypeptide from a mixture including the target polypeptide. The method may include contacting the mixture to a hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) apparatus including multiple chromatographic zones. The method may further include passing the target polypeptide through the outlets of at least a first zone and a second zone of the HIC apparatus. A residence time for the mixture including the target polypeptide in a first zone may be approximately the same as a residence time of one or more mobile phases in the second zone.