Discover the new and accurate SCIEX way to enhance your routine food allergen testing by SCIEX Community | Jul 21, 2016 | Blogs, Food / BeverageFood allergy is an immune-mediated, adverse reaction to an antigenic protein. Even limited exposure to an antigen can provoke a significant reaction in sensitive individuals, causing rashes, itching and swelling in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, and asthma....
Three Infographics to Show You How to Overcome Challenges in Transitioning to Biologics Bioanalysis by SCIEX Community | Jul 8, 2016 | Biopharma, BlogsThe move to large molecules in Pharma is accelerating, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve human health and expand into new markets. But for those with extensive experience with small molecule bioanalysis, the shift to biologics can be challenging,...
Rapid Characterization of Biologics using CESI-MS by SCIEX Community | Jul 7, 2016 | Biopharma, BlogsToday, 30 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), have been approved for the treatment of certain cancers, autoimmune and infectious diseases. Even more are in development, and perhaps you and your team of scientists are working on one now. Keeping pace with fast development...
Guardians of Antibiotics by SCIEX Community | Jun 28, 2016 | Blogs, Food / BeverageThis second is a blog series on the global war: Rise of Superbugs! Part 1 took a critical look at the antibiotic threat we face in today’s battlefield. The waning effectiveness of antibiotics as we head into what may seem like a post-antibiotic era has impelled new...
Protein Quantitation Workflows using the TripleTOF 6600: A Case Study for Rituximab by SCIEX Community | Jun 28, 2016 | Biopharma, BlogsAlthough the triple-stage quadrupole (QQQ) mass spectrometer remains the pillar for quantitative LC-MS/MS bioanalytical assays, due in part to the platforms’ high duty cycle when operated in multiple-reaction monitoring (MRM) mode, the applicability of high-resolution...
Rise of the Super Bugs by SCIEX Community | Jun 23, 2016 | Blogs, Food / BeverageThe term “antibiotic-free” is becoming more and more popular in food advertising these days. Take Subway for example; in March the company elevated their antibiotic-free policy and introduced a new antibiotic-free rotisserie-style chicken sub, and they plan...
Glyphosate, a Polar Pest Put to Test by SCIEX Community | Jun 20, 2016 | Blogs, Environmental / Industrial, Food / BeverageNo other pesticide has courted more media attention and controversy in recent months than glyphosate, with governments and national agencies debating its use and health effects. The following links just show some of the media attention this organophosphorus compound...
Using Mass Spec to Detect Trace Explosives by SCIEX Community | Jun 3, 2016 | Blogs, ForensicThe importance of protecting a country’s border is a very topical issue. The war on drugs and terror is a 24/7 task 366 days a year (2016 is a leap year). The government agencies in charge must be vigilant and maintain instrumentation to prevent terrorism, drug...
Routine Food Testing Using Mass Spectrometry by SCIEX Community | May 26, 2016 | Blogs, Food / BeverageThese days, it is not uncommon to hear about the overzealous application of pesticides to crops or the injection of antibiotics into animals. From grocery stores to restaurants, our food is at risk. How then, can consumers be assured that chemical contaminants like...
Quantify and Identify Pesticides in Complex Food Samples Using the QTRAP 6500 LC-MS/MS System by SCIEX Community | May 13, 2016 | Blogs, Food / BeverageRecent regulations on food analysis require screening for pesticides using confirmatory techniques, such as GC-MS and LC-MS/MS. More than 1000 pesticides are used worldwide and, along with their metabolites and degradation products, are present in food. There is a...
Fast, Efficient, Disulfide Bond Mapping Using BioPharmaView™ Software by SCIEX Community | May 11, 2016 | Biopharma, BlogsFast LC-MS acquisition and automated data processing will help you speed up peptide mapping of your biotherapeutic, including critical disulfide bond and post-translational modification characterization. SCIEX helps you untangle the complexity of disulfide bonds,...
Characterize and Monitor Host Cell Proteins (HCPs) Using SWATH Acquisition Technology by SCIEX Community | Apr 28, 2016 | Biopharma, BlogsDuring drug development, the removal of impurities and purification of a final drug product is absolutely essential in order to ensure the safety and efficacy of a therapeutic drug. Of particular concern for biologics are impurities that can stem from host cell...