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GC Biopharma Announces Symposium on Clinical and Patient Experience in Primary Immunodeficiency and Poster Presentations on IVIG Manufacturing and Viscosity at the 2025 IgNS Annual Meeting
Poster presentations will examine manufacturing process optimization for removal of impurities and the impact of temperature on IVIG viscosity
Teaneck, NJ, October 15, 2025 - GC Biopharma USA, Inc., a leader in plasma-derived products, announced today that it will host a sponsored symposium and present two scientific posters at the 2025 Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) Annual Meeting, taking place October 16-19 in Dallas, Texas. Together, these sessions will spotlight perspectives from patients, clinicians, and researchers and highlight advances in intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment, including ALYGLO® (immune globulin intravenous, human-stwk, 10% liquid).
“These sessions underscore GC Biopharma's commitment to advancing education in IVIG therapies by sharing important data and varied perspectives that support informed multidisciplinary patient-centered decision making,” said Stacey Ness, PharmD, IgCP, CSP, MSCS, AAHIVP, Medical Affairs, GC Biopharma USA.
The breakfast symposium, titled “From Patient Voices to Clinical Choices: Bridging Perspectives in Primary Immunodeficiency,” will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am CT. The program will feature perspectives from both clinicians and patients, with presentations by:
- Antoine Azar, MD, FAAAAI, Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Megan Ryan, Patient Advocate
- Stacey Ness, PharmD, IgCP, CSP, MSCS, AAHIVP, Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs, GC Biopharma USA
In addition to the symposium, GC Biopharma will present two posters on Saturday, October 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT. The posters will be presented by Dr. Ness and Suzanne Strasters, MSN, FNP-C, IgCN, Head of Clinical Education, GC BioPharma USA, and are titled:
- Manufacturing Process Optimization of Immune Globulin Intravenous-stwk 10% Liquid for Removal of Plasma-Derived Impurities
- Investigating the Viscosity of Commercial IG Products
As a company with more than 50 years of expertise in plasma protein manufacturing, GC Biopharma is committed to elevating standards in IVIG therapies. GC Biopharma manufactures ALYGLO® with an additional step, G-XI™ Technology, a cation exchange (CEX) chromatography process, that has been shown to reduce coagulation factor XIa (FXIa) to undetectable levels.1,2 Removal of FXIa in the manufacturing process has been a longstanding goal of immunoglobulin manufacturers
About ALYGLO®
ALYGLO® (immune globulin intravenous, human-stwk) is a glycine-stabilized 10% immunoglobulin G (100 mg/mL) for intravenous infusion, manufactured from pooled human plasma from US donors. The manufacturing process includes multiple steps to reduce the risk of virus transmission. These include solvent/detergent treatment and 20 nm nanofiltration. The ALYGLO manufacturing process also uses G-XI™ Technology, its novel cation exchange (CEX) chromatography, that removes FXIa to undetectable levels.1,2 For more information about ALYGLO and G-XI™ Technology, visit visit Alyglo.com
About GC Biopharma
GC Biopharma (formerly known as Green Cross Corporation) is a biopharmaceutical company that delivers lifesaving and life-sustaining protein therapeutics and vaccines. Headquartered in Yongin, South Korea, GC Biopharma is a leading global plasma protein and vaccine product manufacturer dedicated to quality healthcare solutions for over half a century.
About GC Biopharma USA
GC Biopharma USA, headquartered in Teaneck, NJ, is an operations and distribution company of GC Biopharma, that established its sales, marketing, and business operations in 2018 to serve customers and patients throughout the US. Our foundation is built on the expertise of our parent company GC Biopharma, a leading biopharmaceutical company delivering plasma therapies and vaccines worldwide for more than 50 years. With GC Biopharma USA, GC Biopharma further extends its footprint, bringing its expertise and legacy to the US. For more information, visit GCBiopharma.us
INDICATION
ALYGLO® is indicated for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI) in adults aged 17 years and older. This includes, but is not limited to, congenital agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, and severe combined immunodeficiencies.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Thrombosis may occur with immune globulin intravenous (IGIV) products, including ALYGLO. Risk factors may include: advanced age, prolonged immobilization, hypercoagulable conditions, history of venous or arterial thrombosis, use of estrogens, indwelling vascular catheters, hyperviscosity, and cardiovascular risk factors.
- Renal dysfunction, acute renal failure, osmotic nephropathy, and death may occur with the administration of IGIV products in predisposed patients.
- Renal dysfunction and acute renal failure occur more commonly in patients receiving IGIV products containing sucrose. ALYGLO does not contain sucrose.
- For patients at risk of thrombosis, renal dysfunction or renal failure, administer ALYGLO at the minimum dose and infusion rate practicable. Ensure adequate hydration in patients before administration. Monitor for signs and symptoms of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in patients at risk for hyperviscosity.
- Contraindications: ALYGLO is contraindicated in patients who have a history of anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction to the administration of human immune globulin and in IgA-deficient patients with antibodies to IgA and a history of hypersensitivity.
- Hypersensitivity: In case of hypersensitivity, discontinue infusion immediately and institute appropriate treatment. Epinephrine should be available for immediate treatment of severe acute hypersensitivity reactions.
- Hyperproteinemia, Increased Serum Viscosity, and Hyponatremia: Hyperproteinemia, increased serum viscosity, and hyponatremia may occur.
- Aseptic Meningitis Syndrome (AMS): Aseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS) may occur, especially with high doses or rapid infusion. AMS usually begins within several hours to 2 days following ALYGLO treatment. Discontinuation of treatment has resulted in remission of AMS within several days without sequelae.
- Hemolysis: Delayed hemolytic anemia due to enhanced red blood cell (RBC) sequestration and acute hemolysis consistent with intravascular hemolysis have been reported. Cases of severe hemolysis-related renal dysfunction/failure or disseminated intravascular coagulation have occurred following infusion of IGIV. Closely monitor patients for clinical signs and symptoms of hemolysis, particularly patients with risk factors.
- Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury: Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (transfusion-related acute lung injury [TRALI]) may occur. TRALI is characterized by severe respiratory distress, pulmonary edema, hypoxemia, normal left ventricular function, and fever. Patients with TRALI may be managed using oxygen therapy with adequate ventilator support. Monitor patients for pulmonary adverse reactions.
- Transmissible Infectious Agents: After infusion of immunoglobulin, the transitory rise of the various passively transferred antibodies in the patient’s blood may yield positive serological testing results, with the potential for a misleading interpretation.
- Interference with Laboratory Tests: After infusion of immunoglobulin, the transitory rise of the various passively transferred antibodies in the patient’s blood may yield positive serological testing results, with the potential for a misleading interpretation.
- Adverse reactions (observed in ≥ 5% of study subjects) were headache, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, nasal/sinus congestion, rash, arthralgia, diarrhea, muscle pain/aches, infusion site pain/swelling, abdominal pain/discomfort, cough, and dizziness.
- It is recommended that ALYGLO be administered separately from other drugs or medications.
Please see Important Safety Information for ALYGLO on the following pages and refer to the full Prescribing Information (PI) or visit Alyglo.com
If you have an inquiry related to drug safety, or to report adverse events, please contact GC Biopharma USA at 1-833-426-6426 or email medicalinfo@gcbiopharmausa.com. You can also visit FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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References: 1. Kang GB, Huber A, Lee J, et al. Cation exchange chromatography removes FXIa from a 10% intravenous immunoglobulin preparation. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023;10:1253177. 2. ALYGLO Prescribing Information. GC Biopharma; 2023.
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