For the quality control of nucleic acid drugs, it is essential to assess not only the necessary structural and physicochemical properties but also the biological binding activity, functional activity, and other biological activities. CD Formulation has a world-class analytical platform, which provides a full range of analytical services for nucleic acid drugs, including primary and advanced structural characterization, biological activity characterization, purity analysis, process-related impurities and residue testing, and so on.
Fig.1 Advantages of our analytical technology platforms. (CD Formulation)
CD Formulation's analytical platforms offer GLP-compliant analysis of biological samples in accordance with relevant technical guidelines. The platform utilizes state-of-the-art analytical equipment, including MS, HPLC, MSD, qPCR, and ddPCR... It establishes both an advanced physical characterization platform and a bioanalytical platform, enabling structural identification of nucleic acid formulations, assessment of stability and impurities, pharmacodynamics (PD), pharmacokinetics (PK), immunogenicity, biomarkers, and other related studies.
Physical and Chemical Characterization Platforms
Items | Descriptions |
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HPLC Platform | For the separation and quantitative analysis of nucleic acids and their associated components. |
GC Platform | For the analysis of volatile substances. |
IR Platform | For the analysis of molecular structures and functional groups. |
UV-Vis Platform | For the determination of nucleic acid concentration and purity. |
NMR Platform | A detailed analysis of molecular structure. |
MS Platform | For the analysis of molecular weight and structure. |
DLS Platform | For the analysis of particle size distribution and aggregation states. |
CD Platform | For the analysis of the secondary structure of nucleic acids. |
DSC Platform | For the thermal characterization and analysis of phase transitions. |
TGA Platform | For evaluating the thermal stability of materials. |
SEM Platform | To visualize the surface morphology of the samples. |
Zeta Potential Analysis Platform | The study evaluates the surface charge and stability of particles. |
Bioanalytical Platforms
Items | Descriptions |
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Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) Technology Platform | For highly sensitive quantitative analysis of nucleic acids. |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Technology Platform | For the amplification and analysis of nucleic acids. |
Real-Time Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Technology Platform | For real-time monitoring of nucleic acid amplification processes. |
ELISA Technology Platform | The method detects the presence of specific proteins or antibodies. |
MSD Technology Platform | For the detection of multiple biomarkers. |
Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Platform | For the real-time monitoring of molecular interactions. |
CD Formulation offers a range of analytical technology platforms for the quality control of nucleic acid drugs, featuring the following capabilities:
Technology: PCR analysis for nucleic acid detection
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
IF: 4.0
Published: 2022
Results:
Nucleic acid testing has become the primary method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 due to its high sensitivity and specificity. An in-depth understanding of the different diagnostic methods for COVID-19 will help researchers to make the best choice when detecting COVID-19 at different symptomatic stages. In the review, the authors summarize and evaluate recent advances in current SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection methods. In particular, the authors discuss biosensors and CRISPR-based diagnostic systems and their features and challenges. In addition, the authors systematically present and discuss the emerging COVID-19 variants and their impact on SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis.
Fig.2 Workflow of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection. (Zhu Y, et al., 2022)
CD Formulation boasts a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with top-tier experimental tools, offering comprehensive biological testing services in molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, pathology, and biosafety. Our skilled technical team possesses extensive experience in experimental operations, method development, and data analysis, enabling us to deliver a complete suite of technical services for nucleic acid preparations. Contact us today, and we will tailor a professional nucleic acid analysis solution to meet your specific needs.
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