Protein Analysis
We offer in-depth expertise in GLP and cGMP protein analysis.
Intertek services for protein and glycoprotein analysis are offered in line with the requirements of ICH Q6B Guidelines.
Structural Characterization and Confirmation:
- Amino Acid Composition by Ion Chromatography
- Amino Acid Sequencing
- Peptide Mapping using MALDI or Electrospray MS
- Disulphide Bridge (S-S bridge) Maps using MALDI or Electrospray MS
- N-Terminal Sequences by LC-MS/MS Sequencing of Peptide Fragments from Digests
- C-Terminal Sequences by LC-MS/MS Sequencing of Peptide Fragments from Digests
- Post Translational Modification Studies using a Broad Range of Digest Strategies and LC-MS/MS (including enhanced scan techniques)
- Isoform and Impurity Studies using PAGE, SDS-PAGE, IEF, CE, HPLC
- Spectroscopic profiles (including for higher order protein structure)
- Extinction Coefficient Determination
- Molecular Weight
- Basic Activity Assays e.g. Sandwich ELISA, Western-Blot
- Glycosylation Studies by Enzymatic Glycan Cleavage and Fingerprinting by IC or MALDI-MS
- Product related impurity analysis
- Process Residuals Analysis
Advanced Protein Analysis Services
- Comparability Studies for Biopharmaceuticals
- Biopharmaceutical Process and Product Related Impurities Analysis
- Advanced Glycosylation Studies using Multiple Cycles of Selective Enzymatic Cleavage and MALDI-MS to build up a detailed picture of branching
- Studies of Conjugated Products (e.g., Protein-Toxin Conjugates) using LCMS and LC-MS/MS to determine Loading and Binding sites
- Viral Proteome Studies to support the characterization of Viral Products used in Vaccine and Gene Therapy products
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