Using cutting-edge tech and an expert team, CD Formulation offers in-depth E&L evaluations for nucleic acid meds. Our methods are precisely refined and validated for accuracy and reliability, addressing R&D, QA, and regulatory needs, ensuring your products' safety and efficacy.
In the field of nucleic acid medications, examining extractables and leachables (E&L) is crucial for product safety. Extractables are chemical compounds drawn out from packaging or manufacturing parts in labs using various solvents under controlled conditions. On the other hand, leachables are substances that migrate into the medication during normal usage and storage from these systems. Because leachables typically stem from extractables, both are usually examined together to detect and manage chemical impurities that may affect drug safety and effectiveness. Accurate E&L analysis is essential for nucleic acid drugs to meet regulatory standards and ensure product safety and efficacy.
Fig.1 Extractables & leachables analysis services for nucleic acid drugs. (CD Formulation)
With state-of-the-art tools and an expert team, CD Formulation offers comprehensive assessments of extractables and leachables, ensuring products do not release harmful agents during use. Our analytical techniques are carefully adjusted and confirmed to ensure accuracy and dependability, meeting the varied requirements of clients in research, quality control, and regulatory adherence.
We carry out semi-quantitative assessments of volatile and semi-volatile organic substances using GC/MS. The application of direct sample injection alongside electron impact ionization enhances sensitivity and resolution, allowing for precise analysis of organic compounds. Moreover, we adopt headspace sampling to boost analytical accuracy by eliminating intricate pre-treatment procedures and minimizing interference from sample matrices, which guarantees dependable outcomes.
Our lab utilizes LC/MS to assess non-volatile organic compounds, employing advanced Electrospray Ionization (ESI) technology to effectively detect and measure intricate substances. This strategic combination facilitates extensive coverage and high-throughput analysis, ideal for the detection of various compounds, ensuring an exhaustive assessment of compound profiles.
Fig.2 Flow chart of extractables & leachables analysis for nucleic acid drugs. (CD Formulation)
Conduct an initial risk assessment to identify sources of extractables and leachables in drug packaging materials and manufacturing processes that may affect drug stability and patient safety.
Develop an experimental plan for identified risk sources, selecting solvents, temperatures, and times that mimic storage and usage conditions of the drug.
Implement extraction experiments using various solvents, heat, and pressure conditions to detect potential chemicals, using GC-MS and LC-MS instruments for identification.
Identify extracted compounds through mass spectrometry and NMR, confirming them using chemical databases to assess their toxicity or impact on efficacy and stability.
Generate an analysis report with recommendations for material replacement and process optimization to mitigate risks, ensuring drug safety and efficacy.
Platforms | Descriptions |
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HPLC/MS Platform | HPLC is utilized to divide different compounds within a sample, while MS facilitates the identification of these compounds through their molecular weights. |
GC/MS Platform | GC is effective for separating and analyzing volatile substances, while MS is employed to detect and discern the components that have been isolated. |
FT-IR Platform | Through FT-IR, infrared spectra are examined to ascertain the specific functional groups present within compounds. |
TGA Platform | TGA is instrumental in evaluating the heat resilience and composition of a substance, particularly observing the liberation of volatile elements. |
DSC Platform | DSC investigates material phase changes as they undergo heating, such as processes like melting, crystallization, or transitioning to a glassy state. |
Technology: E&L analysis by LC-MS and GC-MS technologies
Journal: TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry
IF: 14.908
Published: 2021
Results:
The authors discuss the hurdles faced in E&L analysis using LC-MS and GC-MS, highlighting issues such as thresholds for analytical evaluation, intricacies in sample preparation, the complexity of identifying substances, and accurate quantification. Furthermore, new regulations have heightened the standards for analyzing E&L substances, necessitating lower evaluation thresholds, greater certainty in identifying compounds, and stringent method validations, all of which demand cutting-edge analytical tools and innovative methodologies.
Fig.3 Extractable & Leachable studies face analytical challenges. (Singh G, et al., 2021)
If you're interested in our E&L testing for nucleic acid drugs, feel free to contact us. Our team of specialists is ready to offer expert advice and solutions to help you gain an edge in product development and quality control.
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