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Protein-based therapeutics are produced in living cells, leading to inherent structural heterogeneity. Characterizing this heterogeneity is crucial for the successful development of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. Post-translational modifications can influence in vivo stability, impair biological activity, and potentially trigger unwanted immune responses.

Aragen offers expert guidance and support to mitigate these risks by ensuring that protein structure and physicochemical analyses are conducted at the appropriate stages throughout therapeutic protein development. Our comprehensive and cutting-edge methods enable thorough characterization of protein structure, carbohydrate profiles, and post-translational modifications. This ensures compliance with ICH Q6B scientific guidelines, facilitating a more efficient and streamlined development process.

Test Description Our Solutions
Glycan Profiling
  • Released N-Linked glycans by UPLC (HILIC)
  • Released N-Linked glycan by LC-MS for in-depth characterization.
  • Site Specific Glycan Confirmation by LC-MS
  • Estimation of Sialic acid content (NANA & NGNA) by RP-LC (FLR)
Molecular weight Determination
  • Intact mass by LC-MS for Initial confirmation of the protein identity
  • Reduced mass by LC-MS at Fragment level
  • Deglycosylated Intact Molecular weight by LC-MS after removing the glycans from the Monoclonal antibody.
Peptide Mapping
  • Sequence coverage up-to >95% with Single enzyme digestion followed by LC-MS
  • Sequence coverage for 100% with multiple enzyme digestion followed by LC-MS
  • Amino Acid sequence Confirmation by LC-MS
  • Post-translational Modifications (PTMs) by LC-MS (Oxidation, Deamidation, Pyroglutamate, N-Terminal and C-Terminal Amino Acid confirmation)
Disulfide Linkage Confirmation
  • Non-reduced condition with Single enzyme digestion followed by LC-MS
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