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2G UNic improves protein expression, stability, and development timelines across CHO, HEK and microbial systems, without changing your workflow.

How 2G UNic technology delivers higher expression and stability

2G UNic is designed to increase protein yield and improve expression stability across CHO and HEK systems.

Across multiple programs, the platform delivers higher titers and more stable clones, accelerating progression from transfection to production.

This makes it valuable across both standard monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars, as well as complex or difficult-to-express molecules.

Optimizing every step of gene expression

2G UNic enhances protein production by improving each stage of gene expression:

1. Epigenetic regulation

Prevents gene silencing and maintains an open chromatin state for consistent transcription.

2. Transcription

A dual-promoter architecture drives strong, sustained mRNA production.

3. mRNA design

Optimized 5′ UTR and regulatory elements improve mRNA stability and intracellular transport.

4. Translation

Engineered elements enhance ribosome recruitment and increase protein synthesis.

Together, these features drive stronger and more stable expression across cell populations.

Maximizing protein output per gene copy

2G UNic is designed to increase productivity at both transcriptional and translational levels.

This results in:

  • More mRNA per integrated DNA copy
  • More protein produced per mRNA molecule
  • Higher total protein yield per gene copy 

By improving efficiency at each stage, the platform increases total protein output without increasing gene copy number or process complexity.

Versatility across mammalian and microbial hosts

2G UNic supports expression across multiple host systems.

In addition to CHO and HEK, it has been successfully implemented in yeast (Pichia pastoris / Komagataella phaffii) for production of recombinant proteins, enzymes, and vaccine antigens.

The same expression-enhancing principles apply across both mammalian and microbial systems.

Proven expression gains across antibodies, biosimilars, and complex biologics

Across multiple studies, 2G UNic delivers 2-6x higher titers compared to standard expression vectors in  CHO and HEK-based systems.

Representative CHO antibody production data:

In CHO antibody production runs, 2G UNic delivers 2-6× higher titers compared to standard expression vectors.

These gains are driven by improved transcription and expression stability, resulting in stronger and more consistent clone performance.

Crucially, performance improvements are achieved without changes to existing processes, allowing immediate integration into established workflows.

Proven expression gains across antibodies, biosimilars, and complex biologics

Across multiple studies, 2G UNic delivers 2-6x higher titers compared to standard expression vectors in  CHO and HEK-based systems.

Representative CHO antibody production data:

In CHO antibody production runs, 2G UNic delivers 2-6× higher titers compared to standard expression vectors.

These gains are driven by improved transcription and expression stability, resulting in stronger and more consistent clone performance.

Crucially, performance improvements are achieved without changes to existing processes, allowing immediate integration into established workflows.

Consistent expression gains across CHO platforms and molecule types

2G UNic delivers improved productivity across major CHO host systems and selection platforms, including antibiotic, DHFR, and GS-based systems.

Host system compatibility:

  • CHO-K1
  • CHO-S
  • CHO DG-44
  • GS-/- systems (e.g. CHOZN, HD-BIOP3)

Molecule format flexibility:

  • Monoclonal antibodies (IgG)
  • Fc-fusions
  • Bispecific antibodies

This consistency enables reliable performance across diverse development programs and production platforms.

High productivity for complex and difficult-to-express molecules

In addition to strong performance in standard antibody and biosimilar programs, 2G UNic maintains strong expression performance even for challenging formats, including bispecific and multi-specific antibodies.

In published work (Peltret et al., Journal of Biotechnology, 2024), cell lines achieved fed-batch titers exceeding 10 g/L for a multi-specific antibody.

This highlights the platform’s ability to maintain high productivity in cases where expression is typically limiting.

Reference: Peltret et al., 2024. *Journal of Biotechnology* 389: 30–42. Development of a 10 g/L process for a difficult-to-express multispecific antibody format.

Host-system compatibility

Consistent yield improvements across CHO-K1, CHO-S, CHO DG-44, and GS-based systems.

Molecule format flexibility

Performance maintained across IgG, Fc-fusion, and bispecific constructs

No process change required

Improves productivity within existing workflows