Optimizing MS-Compatible Mobile Phases for IEX Separation of Monoclonal Antibodies
June 1st 2019The impact of ionic strength, buffer capacity, and pH-response on the retention behavior and peak shape of mAb species characterization is evaluated for IEX-MS. The aim of the present study was to understand the impact of ionic strength, buffer capacity, and pH-response on the retention behavior and peak shape of mAb species.
Optimization of MS-Compatible Mobile Phases for IEX Separation of Monoclonal Antibodies
May 1st 2019Characterization of mAbs and related products requires the identification of chromatographic peaks with MS. However, the conventional salt- and pH-gradient elution techniques used in IEX are inherently incompatible with MS. Ammonium acetate- and ammonium carbonate-based mobile phase systems have been recently applied in IEX-MS, but the influence of the eluent composition on peak shape and retention has not been discussed nor studied systematically until now. The aim of the present study was to understand the impact of ionic strength, buffer capacity, and pH-response on the retention behaviour and peak shape of mAb species.
Preview of Topics at HPLC 2016, IV
April 18th 2016As a result of advances in multilevel state-of-the-art mass spectrometry (MS) methods, combined with chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques, very precise characterization of biotherapeutics such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) is now possible. Until recently, however, these techniques were considered suitable only for research use. With the advent of robust and user-friendly solutions, these techniques are now amenable for routine use, as illustrated by examples of applications of the characterization of mAbs and ADCs. This is the fourth in a series of four articles exploring topics that will be addressed at the HPLC 2016 conference in San Francisco, from June 19 to 24.