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Scientists at the University of Strasbourg and Sanofi describe the global structural characterisation of a trispecific antibody which exhibits two distinct structural isoforms when analyzed by size-exclusion chromatography (SEC). FabALACTICA proved to be a valuable tool in this study as above hinge digestion of this trispecific antibody allowed for middle-level characterisation of the isomeric Fab…
A middle-level approach to glycan characterisation is described in this paper by scientists at the University of Geneva and collaborators. FabRICATOR (IdeS), a critical tool in this study, is used to generate Fd’, LC and the glycan-containing Fc subunits, which can be chromatographically separated using HILIC and characterised using mass spectrometry.
The field of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) is rapidly emerging as a new, important class of cancer therapeutics. ADCs consist of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) covalently linked to cytotoxic drugs, and after selective surface receptor binding on cancer cells, the drug is delivered into the intracellular compartment and can exert its cytotoxic effect.
Our immune system protects us from pathogens and various diseases, and the immune response is dependent on a person’s repertoire of immune cells, antibodies and circulating plasma proteins. A detailed characterization of these plasma components is important for the understanding of how they affect each individual’s immune response.
In this paper, scientists at Spectroswiss and Orion Pharma present a novel strategy for DAR analysis of structurally complex antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates using SmartEnzymes™ and a proteoform integration approach combined with native SEC-Orbitrap FTMS.
Scientists at University of Geneva and Centre d’Immunologie Pierre-Fabre here describes a comprehensive intact and middle-level characterization of a commercial bispecific antibody by using a variety of orthogonal chromatographic methods coupled to MS.
Bottom-up mass spectrometry where the intact protein is digested into smaller peptides is an indispensable tool for proteomics and the studying of histone codes. Since histones are enriched with the basic amino acids arginine and lysine, enzymatic digestion is often challenging as peptides too short for LC retention and PTM localization are generated. In addition,…
Genovis launches new glycoforms with TransGLYCIT™ - A platform to create IgG with defined glycan profiles! TransGLYCIT enables specific IgG N-glycan remodeling and prepares antibodies with a defined and homogenous G0, G1, G2 or G2S2 glycoform using fast and robust enzymatic workflows. With the optional FucosEXO™ 16 enzyme, afucosylated antibodies can be obtained that enable…
The importance of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as therapeutic agents is steadily increasing, and each year nearly 300 novel mAbs are being evaluated for their therapeutic effectivity. Interest has also been expressed in the use of antibody fragments as therapeutic agents. The physiochemical properties of the fragments differ significantly from that of intact antibodies, and the…
Scientists at the University of Strasbourg and University of Geneva use innovative native MS and IM methodologies for analytical characterization of a site-specific ADC generated with the GlyCLICK technology. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) combine the benefits of tumor-targeting monoclonal antibodies with the cytotoxic effect of drug payloads covalently linked to the antibody. The ADC generation…
With their molecular specificity for biological targets, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have revolutionized the field of research and medicine. Due to numerous post-translational modifications causing heterogeneity in the structure of mAbs, a comprehensive characterization of the physiochemical properties is necessary to ensure the quality, efficacy and safety of mAb-based therapeutic drugs.
The development and successful commercialization of gene therapy technologies as new treatments have spurred great interest and investments in this field of research. Many challenges remain to be solved to establish gene therapy as a mainstream line of treatment, but there are currently many promising and life-changing gene therapy programs in preclinical and clinical development.…
