Articles in analytical and bioanalysis – Page 3

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    Nitrosamines analysis with LC/MS-MS

    2023-12-12T10:35:22Z Sponsored by

    This ebook provides a comprehensive overview of nitrosamine analysis for the pharmaceutical industry.

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    Elevating pharmaceutical manufacturing processes with real-time insights

    2023-12-04T15:29:37Z

    (Bio)pharmaceutical manufacturing is changing considerably, with key innovations enabling companies to rethink R&D, manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) operations. The spotlight is squarely on process analytical technology (PAT), which underpins the successful transition towards highly effective advanced manufacturing strategies. Martin Gadsby, Chairman of Optimal Industrial Technologies, looks at ...

  • Capillary electrophoresis in biopharmaceutical analysis
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    Challenging applications of capillary electrophoresis in biopharmaceutical analysis

    2023-12-01T14:46:00Z

    After decades of development and refinement, the separation of proteins by capillary electrophoresis (CE) has moved beyond the R&D laboratory into the manufacturing quality control laboratory. This article discusses the advancements in CE technology for development applications and batch release for biopharmaceutical products.

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    Evaluating NMR relaxometry for antibody identification

    2023-09-25T08:25:17Z

    NMR relaxometry is a promising technique for identifying pharmaceutical raw materials without the need for laboratory testing. Gregory Webster, Senior Principal Research Scientist at AbbVie, considers the use of NMR relaxometry for identity confirmation of monoclonal antibodies.

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    The benefits of mass spectrometry for expediting biologics to patients

    2023-09-20T08:48:38Z

    A key element of development for new molecular format biological products is to leverage the appropriate analytical tools to enhance product and process understanding throughout the development lifecycle. Here, Ian Anderson, Mostafa Zarei and Qifeng Zhang at Lonza highlight the benefits of using mass spectrometry technologies to accelerate and de-risk ...

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    Developing an effective contamination control strategy

    2023-09-12T10:53:08Z

    A key part of Annex 1, due to come into effect on 25 August 2023, is the development of a holistic contamination control strategy (CCS). In this article, EPR’s Caroline Peachey summarises an expert panel discussion, which explored common challenges in implementing a CCS and made several recommendations.

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    QA/QC & Environmental Monitoring In-Depth Focus 2023

    2023-09-07T10:51:25Z

    In this in-depth focus, explore how automation is transforming environmental monitoring in line with Annex 1, implementation of contamination control strategies and discover the emerging trends and challenges in pharmaceutical microbiology.

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    Nitrosamines: the beginning of the end?

    2023-09-05T17:12:11Z

    Dave Elder explores evolving concerns surrounding nitrosamine-related impurities while calling for continued collaboration to harmonise regulatory approaches.

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    Digitalising HPLC methods: the path to interoperability

    2023-07-25T10:00:03Z

    Transferring analytical methods between companies is often a challenging, time-consuming manual process. In this Q&A, Dr Birthe Nielsen, Project Lead at The Pistoia Alliance, speaks about an ongoing project to digitally transfer HPLC data between different vendors.

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    In Depth Focus QA/QC Microbiology/RMM 2023

    2023-06-30T13:29:03Z

    This in-depth focus explores collaborative efforts to accelerate validation and adoption of rapid microbial methods across the pharmaceutical industry and the power of rapid methods for fungal ID.

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    Reflecting on five years of quality control for nitrosamine impurities

    2023-06-29T11:02:45Z

    Since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s report on a series of nitrosamine-related impurity drug recalls in 2018, pharma has made great strides in its ability to detect and control for these impurities. Dr Mrunal Jaywant, Vice President of R&D at USP India proposed a collaborative, cross-community approach between ...

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    New quality requirements for tobacco products

    2023-06-08T09:00:00Z

    Here, Dave Elder explores proposals for new FDA rules on tobacco product manufacturing. How could strategies for controlling tobacco-specific nitrosamines compare with those for nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities?

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    Guide To Testing

    2023-04-24T15:31:02Z

    In this edition, experts from Institute of Biomedical Research Antoine Marxer and Associates of Cape Cod International share insight on endotoxin testing.

  • EPR Issue 2 IDF Bioprocessing
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    Bioprocessing/Bioproduction In-Depth Focus 2023

    2023-04-24T15:20:14Z

    In this In-Depth Focus are articles on the potential of AAV gene therapies and what gene therapy manufacturers can gain from collaboration.

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    European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2023

    2023-04-24T15:08:33Z

    EPR Issue 2 includes articles on the future of cell and gene therapy, the potential of AAV gene therapies, NMR relaxometry and more…

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    ebook: Nanoparticle formulations: overcoming dissolution challenges

    2023-03-15T15:30:47Z Sponsored by

    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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    Computed tomography for in-depth investigation of freeze-dried products

    2023-03-01T13:00:50Z

    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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    New workflow for the analysis of mRNA therapeutics

    2023-03-01T08:00:13Z

    Here, Mark Dickman, Professor in Bioanalytical Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield, explores how analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry can support the manufacturing of mRNA therapeutics.

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    NITROSAMINES: Where now?

    2023-02-28T17:02:10Z

    While determining active intakes and control strategies for short chain alkyl N-nitrosamines was relatively easy to establish, nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities continue to present challenges. Here, Dave Elder reflects on the three main instances of nitrosamine contamination in drug products.

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    Taking advantage of protein charge properties for challenging separations

    2023-02-24T09:00:58Z

    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.