Biopharmaceutical

Protein characterization, Impurity analysis for quality assurance

Shimadzu supports widely the analysis of biopharmaceuticals such as antibodies, cytokines, peptides and nucleic acids for manufacturing to meet the guidelines. For their characterization and impurity analysis, there should be a different attention and care in comparison with those of traditional chemical compounds. Our unique tools and unprecedented systems ensure the QA/QC of biopharmaceuticals with reproducible and reliable data in these new fields.

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Protein sequencer
Protein sequencer
The PPSQ-31A/33A protein sequencer utilizes isocratic HPLC separation and Edman chemistry to deliver certain sequence information with very high confidence.

MALDI-MS
MALDI-MS
MALDI-MS systems provide reliable mass information with higher sensitivity and throughput for molecular identification and characterization.
The AXIMA Resonance shows excellent performance without compromise for both resolution and accuracy in structural studies, including protein modification analysis.

LC-MS
LCMS-IT-TOF
The LCMS-IT-TOF MS is a novel hybrid mass spectrometer for biomolecular analyses.
The combination of well-developed hardware and software application allows you to use a wide variety of analysis modes.

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Spectrophotometers
Spectrophotometers
The BioSpec-mini, dedicated compact spectrophotometer delivers quantitative measurements of proteins and nucleic acids.

Liquid Chromatography
Liquid Chromatography
On-line column switching LC system, Prominence Co-Sense enables higher efficiency analysis for the protein and peptides.
Prominence series provides excellent results in the specific application such as amino acid analysis.

Nano-Flow Liquid Chromatography
Nano-Flow Liquid Chromatography
The Prominence nano supports higher precision protein and peptide analysis.
This system also serves as a front-end LC for LC/MS or off-line LC-MALDI system in combination with the powerful MALDI Spotter AccuSpot.The Reflux Flow Control System (patent pending) provides excellent reproducibility of nano-flows.

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Microchip Electrophoresis System
Microchip Electrophoresis System
The MCE-202 MultiNA microchip electrophoresis system quickly and easily performs DNA and RNA fragment size confirmation and quantification.

Peptide synthesizer
Peptide synthesizer
Multiple peptide synthesizer PSSM-8 can synthesize up to eight peptides simultaneously.
It is useful for antibody production, epitope mapping and the research of structure/activity relationship.

TOC
TOC
Total Organic Carbon measurement is a technique that determines the total amount of organic substances in water or solid samples.
TOC is the method of choice for biopharmaceutical cleaning validation.

Balances
Balances
Shimadzu offers a wide selection of balances to meet various user and lab environment needs.

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