Algenex
Biotechnology company that uses insect hosts and baculovirus vector expression to produce recombinant proteins at scale. Operates automated insect-pupa single-use bioreactor production and employs proprietary genetic expression cassettes to increase yield and stability. Focus areas include recombinant vaccine antigens (veterinary and human), diagnostic antigens, and non-mammalian biocomponents. Operates GMP-certified facilities in Tres Cantos (Madrid). In 2022 the company became part of a group of pharmaceutical companies led by the founders of Insud Pharma, and is progressing platform adaptation for human-health applications.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Algenex
Pozuelo De Alarcón, Madrid, Spain, Europe
Products
Veterinary recombinant subunit vaccine produced with insect-based platform (marketing authorized in EU/UK)
Veterinary recombinant subunit vaccine produced using the insect-based expression platform; received regulatory marketing authorization in the EU and UK for a rabbit haemorrhagic disease vaccine.
ASFV antibody rapid diagnostic test (partner commercialized)
Point-of-care antibody detection assay for African swine fever based on recombinant antigen produced by the insect-based platform; marketed via partner distribution channels.
Veterinary recombinant subunit vaccine produced with insect-based platform (marketing authorized in EU/UK)
Veterinary recombinant subunit vaccine produced using the insect-based expression platform; received regulatory marketing authorization in the EU and UK for a rabbit haemorrhagic disease vaccine.
ASFV antibody rapid diagnostic test (partner commercialized)
Point-of-care antibody detection assay for African swine fever based on recombinant antigen produced by the insect-based platform; marketed via partner distribution channels.
Services
Contract development and manufacturing of recombinant proteins and vaccine antigens
Development and production services for recombinant antigens and vaccine candidates using insect-based baculovirus expression and proprietary expression cassettes; includes antigen supply for formulation and diagnostics.
Technology licensing and collaborative development
Licensing of expression platform and collaborative development agreements for vaccine candidates and diagnostic reagents with commercial partners worldwide.
Supply of diagnostic antigens and support for rapid-test development
Production and supply of recombinant antigens for serological and rapid diagnostic kits, with capability to support validation and commercialization through partner channels.
Insect husbandry and mass-rearing services
Operational support and services for large-scale rearing of insect hosts used as production feedstock, integrated with expression workflows for continuous manufacturing.
Contract development and manufacturing of recombinant proteins and vaccine antigens
Development and production services for recombinant antigens and vaccine candidates using insect-based baculovirus expression and proprietary expression cassettes; includes antigen supply for formulation and diagnostics.
Technology licensing and collaborative development
Licensing of expression platform and collaborative development agreements for vaccine candidates and diagnostic reagents with commercial partners worldwide.
Supply of diagnostic antigens and support for rapid-test development
Production and supply of recombinant antigens for serological and rapid diagnostic kits, with capability to support validation and commercialization through partner channels.
Insect husbandry and mass-rearing services
Operational support and services for large-scale rearing of insect hosts used as production feedstock, integrated with expression workflows for continuous manufacturing.
Expertise Areas
- Recombinant protein production
- Vaccine antigen design and development (veterinary and human)
- Baculovirus expression vector systems
- Bioprocess scale-up and industrial manufacturing
Key Technologies
- Baculovirus expression vector systems (BEVS)
- Insect pupa/chrysalis single-use bioreactors
- Genetic expression cassette engineering
- Automated protein extraction from insect hosts