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Could ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy become ‘gold standard’ for heparin analysis?
A paper states ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy plus multivariate analysis for heparin analysis is cost-effective compared to NMR.
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A review of MALDI-TOF for microbiological identification
Rapid identification of well-known bacterial species makes MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry a suitable alternative to conventional systems, researchers have stated.
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Could reducing agar concentration enhance microbial growth?
Improvements to the pour plate method during rapid microbial assessment could facilitate automation of the technique, according to research.
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PDF: Unique non-invasive PAT Tool for nanoparticle analysis
As inline instrument, the NanoFlowSizer is a powerful non-invasive Process Analytical Tool allowing monitoring of nanoparticle size characteristics in processes.
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ebook: Nanoparticle formulations: overcoming dissolution challenges
This ebook explores the potential of nanoparticle formulations for drug delivery, as well techniques to predict in vivo bioavailability of these dosage forms.
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Mass spectrometry software can link different data types
A new version of an open-source software is the first tool with an entire data processing pipeline that integrates LC-IMS-MS and MALDI-IMS-MS imaging data.
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New purification method could enhance protein drug manufacturing
Bioconjugate-functionalised nanoparticles can isolate proteins from a bioreactor fast and inexpensively, MIT researchers have found.
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Computed tomography for in-depth investigation of freeze-dried products
In this article, Teresa Siegert and Henning Gieseler, discuss the benefits of applying computed tomography in the production of freeze-dried pharmaceutical products, as well as the hurdles that must be navigated to realise its potential.
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Product hub: Bioprocess monitoring made simple with Ramina Process Analyzer
An all in-one system purpose-built for rapid deployment, ease of use and scalability in markets where time-to-results is critical.
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Application note: Gas analysis mass spectrometer applications in fermentation and cell culture process
Process mass spectrometers as process analytical technology (PAT) tools have been used for decades to monitor gas stream composition in and out of fermentors with precision.
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Application note: Rapid identification of Polysorbates 20 and 80 through amber bottles
How the Vaya handheld Raman spectrometer differentiates and identifies PS 20 and PS 80 with spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) technology.
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Taking advantage of protein charge properties for challenging separations
In this article, Mareia Frost, Scientific Leader at Abzena, explores how understanding the characteristics of protein‑based drugs, and applying the right techniques, means even the most complex biologics can be effectively separated from potentially-harmful impurities.
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Article: The importance of real-time nanoparticle size analysis
The NanoFlowSizer, unique inline nanoparticle size analyser, is able to monitor nanoparticle suspensions and enable real time monitoring of processes.
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Using alkali-metal cation recognition of α-cyclodextrin to detect lithium ions by MALDI-TOF
Here, Ahmad Amini and Johan Carlsson from the Swedish Medical Products Agency discuss the use of matrix‑assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for identification of lithium in pharmaceutical preparations.
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Optimising fermentation with process analytical technology
This interview with Dr Marie Izac, Vaccine Drug Substance Unit Head at Sanofi Pasteur, elaborates on the use of process analytical technology – and specifically mass spectrometry – for continuous respiratory gas analysis.
