April 25th 2024
Ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS) had been previously proposed for untargeted lipidomics analysis, but this updated approach was reported by the authors to reduce run time to 4 min.
This review article discusses scientific rationales and current best practices in the pharmaceutical industry for performing chromatographic peak purity assessments (PPA). These activities are associated with the development and validation of liquid chromatographic (LC) stability-indicating analytical methods applicable to regulatory submissions of small-molecule drug candidates. The discussion includes a comprehensive overview of the PPA-related regulatory and scientific landscape and common industry approaches to obtain PPA results, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of PDA-facilitated ultraviolet (UV) PPA and other PPA techniques.
The Gradient Delay Volume, Part I: Theory
January 1st 2024The gradient delay volume is arguably one of the most important, yet least appreciated, parameters that affect how gradient elution separations in LC work. This has implications both for method development and for method transfer during the lifecycle of a LC method. In this installment, I will review the concept of gradient delay volume, its physical connection to the LC instrument, and how it can impact method development and separation quality.
Rising Stars of Separation Science: Zhuoheng Zhou
December 5th 2023This month we spoke to Zhuoheng Zhou from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium about his research on advancing instrumental and column technologies for modern chromatography and its applications in novel biopharmaceutical modalities and proteomics.
UHPLC–MS Method Used to Detect Purine Metabolites and Study Severe Biological Disorders
December 5th 2023A recent study published in the Journal of Separation Science reveals how ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS) could be used to detect and quantify purine metabolites.
A Rapid Approach to Extract and Separate Compounds from Juglands mandshurica Maxim. Exocarp
November 16th 2023This study employed an integrated method of homogenization-ultrasound-assisted extraction followed by high-speed countercurrent chromatography for efficient separation of naphthoquinones and diarylheptanes from green walnut husks.