The new demands of bioprocessing, used to make biologics, means that there is a need for analytical instruments, such as mass spectrometers, to provide real­time information (on-line and at-line) at the point-of-need. We show how our deployable, and compact mass spectrometer sam­pling the media from a bioreactor in real-time could provide important process monitoring, and critical quality attributes of the product.

Microsaic Systems‘ application portfolio ranges from traditional LC-MS analysis to previously unserved markets that will benefit from deployable mass detection at the point-of-need. In this application note the versatility of Microsaic Systems’ application range is detailed along with the benefits of enhanced process productivity and profitability by integrating simple-to-use mass detection.

The cost, size and complexity of mass spectrometry instrumentation has previously limited the use of it to centralised laboratories. This App Note shows how the latest miniaturised mass spectrometers (ESI-MS) allow the monitoring of both metabolites and IgG in upstream cell cultures, and at the point-of-need.

Integrated, real-time compact mass spectrometry provides important process information quickly, and at the point-of-need. This App Note discusses the analysis of storage time and conditions on monoclonal antibodies using miniaturised mass spectrometers.

Rosmarinic acid is a natural product widely spread over different plant families. Preparative reversed-phase chromatography was used for the mass-directed purification of rosmarinic acid from a lemon balm extract.

Liquid Chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry is a powerful analytical tool for detection and identification of chemicals in complex mixtures. The compact nature of the Microsaic 4500 MiD® MS system and the combination of low flow rate requirements and high separation resolution that PharmaFluidics µPAC™ LC columns can offer have made this combination a perfect fit for performing targeted proteomics studies as shown in this application note.

Integrated real-time MS, decentralized and at the point-of-need, could provide important process information quickly and at reduced cost. Here, the feasibility of using a deployable and compact mass spectrometer for the direct analysis of upstream cell cultures is investi­gated.

In collaboration with Knauer, this Application Note demonstrates an easy time-saving method for the isolation of polyphenolic compounds in green tea extract based on a technique of mass-triggered fractionation with HPLC and miniaturised mass spectrometer.

Using at-line direct injection MS analysis, we have demonstrated the ability to distinguish not only a difference in brands of whisky from the same distillery, but a detectable difference in different batches of the same blend. Furthermore, a test to detect the presence of denaturants or additives in whisky has been devised.

Peppermint’s reported biological activities, including digestion-stimulation and antiseptic effects, are thought to be influenced by naturally-occurring polar phenolic compounds. This App Note shows how compact mass spectrometry can be used to quickly identify and quantify key compounds in different parts of the plant.

Separation and analysis based on high performance microfluidic electrokinetic liquid chromatography (eHPLC) coupled with mass spectrometry gives multiple analytical benefits including high sensitivity and high selectivity. This App Note shows how Microsaic’s benchtop quadrupole mass spectrometer is easily deployed in eHPLC-MS analysis, and it provides fast, information-rich data about the test substance.

The use of cannabis and cannabis derivatives in medicine and nutritional supplements has now grown internationally, largely due to favourable regulatory status for medicinal use. As more new compounds are released onto the market, accessible techniques are required to quickly and efficiently analyse product quality.

TLC-MS system provides an easy way to identify and elucidate unknown substances in research, forensic and environmental fields. Integration of the TLC-MS interface with the miniaturised, deployable, single quadrupole 4000MiD® mass detector provides a completely standalone and easy to use solution for TLC spot identification.

We report a rapid and low cost screening of caffeine in RedBull by using a hand-held automated extraction platform coupled to the 4000 MiD® mass detector.

Preparative liquid chromatography (Prep-LC) has become a major tool in the production of specialty chemicals. Prep-LC coupled with mass spectrometry (MS) is a well-established method for purifying target compounds. This technique allows collecting fractions with high purity and excellent recovery for target molecules by combining ultra violet (UV) and mass-based detection.

Investigation of the optimization of the nucleophilic aromatic substitution of 2,4-difluoro-nitrobenzene with morpholine over a wide variety of stochiometric ratios, residence times and temperatures to demonstrate all the benefits of using on-line flow reaction monitoring.

Here we report the HPLC-MS analysis of pesticides, peptides, carbohydrates and ibuprofen to demonstrate the excellent versatility and simplicity of the Microsaic 4000 MiD® in several areas of application, such as environmental monitoring, food safety, forensics and pharmaceuticals.

Report on the collaboration with Durham University using the 4000 MiD® mass spectrometer to demonstrate the benefits of on-line flow reaction monitoring of the bromination of ethyl pyrrolo[1,2-c]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate.

Here we monitor and compare two Boc-deprotection reactions using Microsaic Systems unique mass detection and sampling platform, consisting of the MiDasTM, 4000 MiD® and stand-alone on-board Masscape® software.

Syrris and Microsaic Systems, both R&D 100 award winning companies have set up a Flow reactor-MS system to demonstrate the benefits of using on-line flow reaction monitoring. This presents a revolutionary tool for organic chemistry synthesis.

Report on the use of the 4000 MiD® mass spectrometer for on-line monitoring of continuous flow chemical synthesis – the Hofmann Rearrangement reaction.

The MiDex is a small point-of-need solution to easily measure titre and Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) of monoclonal antibody (mAb) biologic medicines.

PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ bio-accumulate in our environment and in the human body. This application note showcases our portable online detector for PFAS, a solution that can bring the lab to the sample.

The 4500 MiD® combines the vacuum system, electronics and computer inside one box.

Access a team of world experts in MEMs technology, create turnkey solutions for any process, and receive ongoing support by outsourcing your R&D projects.

The small footprint of the Microsaic Metabolite Monitoring PAT system enables measurements to be undertaken at the point-of-need, away from centralised laboratories, allowing real time monitoring.

Report on the collaboration with Bristol University using the 4000 MiD® mass spectrometer to demonstrate the benefits of on-line reaction monitoring for reactions in batch mode of the catalytic conversion of ethanol to an advanced biofuel.

This poster describes a Nano LC-MS analysis of a cytochrome C digest using a micro pillar array column and the Microsaic 4500 MiD, as compared to a UV detector.

A point-of-need miniaturized mass spectrometer, in conjunction with Proof-of-Concept (PoC) workflows, have been developed to analyse cell culture samples obtained from a bioreactor.

This poster explores the development of a Simion ion trajectory model for a MEMS-based compact mass spectrometer.