技術說明:YMC發表連續式層析技術純化GalNAc-cluster-conjugated oligonucleotide文獻

一篇關於連續式層析技術文獻發表於Journal of Chromatography A.

文獻標題:Purification of a GalNAc-cluster-conjugated oligonucleotide by reversed-phase twin-column continuous chromatography
作者:Richard Weldon ᵇ, Jörg Lill ᵃ, Martin Olbrich ᵃ, Pascal Schmidt ᵃ, Thomas Müller-Späth ᵇ
a) F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., b) ChromaCon AG

詳細內容請參考以下文獻資訊與連結:
Journal of Chromatography A, Volume 1663, 25 January 2022, 462734
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2021.462734

純化設備、分離管柱

使用陽離子交換樹脂管柱(Cation Exchange Column)成功分析聚乙二醇修飾蛋白質(PEGylated Protein)之電荷異構物(Charge-Variant)

Polyethylene glycol(PEG)因其生物相容之特性,廣泛應用於藥物、生物醫藥及產業領域。常見於胜肽、蛋白質及其他治療藥物之應用。對於PEGylated protein之特性分析可能非常複雜並且需要使用各種不同的方法。

YMC於美國與Pelican Expression Technology實驗室合作開發出使用YMC-BioPro陽離子交換樹脂管柱進行PEGylated protein charge-variant之應用,展現出YMC BioPro管柱為此應用提供一穩定且再線性佳之分析工具,並優於目前分析charge-variant之方法。

更多詳細內容請參考LCGC雜誌內容:

The Utility of Cation Exchange Column for Successful Charge-Variant Analysis of PEGylated Proteins

自填式管柱(self-packed columns)之品質控制

填充管柱後,建議在進行樣品純化之前,使用標準樣品進行理論塔板數(N, number of theoretical plates)、理論塔板高度(HETP, height equivalent to a theoretical plate)和峰不對稱因子(As, peak asymmetry factor)測試及計算。藉由定期和重複執行此類標準測試,可以有效地評估膠體(gel, packing material)的品質和耐用性。 如果您想比較各個測試之間的結果,建議在每次測試中在相同條件下使用相同的測量設備。測量結果可能會受到一些因素影響,例如:死體積(dead volume)、流速(flow rate)、溫度(temperature)、沖提液(eluent)和進樣量(sample loading amount)的差異。

下列公式可用於計算理論塔板數(N, number of theoretical plates)。 較大的 N 值對應於層析管柱中較高的填充膠體密度。 此外,在固定滯留時間(retention time),峰形越窄,N 值越高;柱長越長,粒徑越小,N 值越大。 通常,每柱床長(m)的理論塔板數通常用作評估層析管柱純化性能的指標。

N = 5.54 x (tR / W0.5h)2
N/m = N / L
L = Column bed length (m)

理論塔板高度 (HETP, height equivalent to a theoretical plate)有時也用作評估層析管柱性能的指標。 下列公式可用於計算 HETP。 該值越小,填充在柱中的膠體密度越高。

HETP = L / N

洗脫峰形 (peak shape)也是評估層析管柱性能的重要因素。 峰不對稱因子 (As) 的測定是一種相對簡單的估計層析管柱性能的方法。 下列公式可用於計算 As,該值越接近“1”是越理想的,其表示越高的峰形對稱性。

As = b / a

HPLC技術指引:管柱平衡(Column Equilibration)

我應該平衡HPLC管柱多久時間呢?

在執行梯度條件後進行下一次進樣前之HPLC層析管柱平衡時,如果(重新)平衡時間太短,則會出現實驗重複性不佳的風險。如果時間太長,則會浪費時間和溶劑。

在本HPLC技術指引中,您將學習如何通過計算管柱體積來估算最佳平衡體積。此外,還使用了一個實際案例來顯示不同平衡體積對分析結果的影響。有關管柱平衡的詳細說明,您可以在此處下載HPLC技術指引。

Expert Tip: 管柱再生Column regeneration

您的(U)HPLC層析管柱之分離效果是否開始變差?

這份文件我們提供了合適的管柱清洗程序,有助於恢復層析管柱之性能。此外,該程序還可防止污染物在固定相上累積。但是,需考量一些情況,例如:清潔溶劑的類型和有效再生所需的體積。有關層析管柱再生的更多詳細信息,請在此處下載說明文件。

Improving the retention behaviour of hydrophilic compounds on polar stationary phases

Do you analyse hydrophilic compounds? Do you want to improve the retention on polar stationary phases such as PFP or Diol?

In this technical note, two different options for the improved analysis of hydrophilic compounds on YMC-Triart PFP and YMC-Triart Diol-HILIC are shown. The pH value and the amount of organic solvent are examined to learn more about the retention behaviour of basic, acidic and zwitterionic compounds using these phases. Due to their different selectivity, pentafluorophenyl (PFP) or Diol modifications are an ideal choice for the analysis of hydrophilic compounds which often remain unretained or unresolved on conventional C18 phases.

You can download the full method details here.

To get further information about the YMC-Triart series of columns.

Fast UHPLC Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 drug Remdesivir and its active metabolite GS-441524

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the worldwide search for an effective treatment is still ongoing. Remdesivir and its active metabolite GS-441524 are both antiviral drugs that have been examined and partially approved for the treatment of COVID-19 due to their capability of inhibiting virus replication.

In this application note, the separation of GS-441524 and Remdesivir in only 3 minutes is shown. A YMC-Triart C18 UHPLC column provides fast and reliable results making it an ideal choice for QC purposes.

You can download the application note with the full method details here.