Host Cell Protein Analysis
Identification and quantitation of Host Cell Protein in biologics
Alphalyse probably offers the most detailed Host Cell Protein analysis available on the market. Where most other suppliers offer analysis based on ELISA kits or ELISA antibodies, we use advanced SWATH® mass spectrometry.
How does ELISA compare to analysis by Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)?
As with a...
Alphalyse probably offers the most detailed Host Cell Protein analysis available on the market. Where most other suppliers offer analysis based on ELISA kits or ELISA antibodies, we use advanced SWATH® mass spectrometry.
How does ELISA compare to analysis by Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)?
As with an ELISA, LC-MS provides you with the total HCP content (ng HCP/mg DS) in each sample. But with LC-MS analysis you also get the ID and quantity of each individual Host Cell Protein. And it is fast – just 4-12 weeks – and without the need for a null-cell line.
Additionally, if you already use ELISA kits or antibodies we can help you measure their HCP-antibody coverage.
Is there no commercial ELISA HCP assay avaliable for your host cell line? Mass spectrometry is the solution for detecting and measuring host cell proteins, as well as other process-related impurities.
The HCP analysis is applicable to all types of samples and expression systems:
The approach can be applied to all types of process samples from harvest to final drug product. It also applies to all types of expression systems, including E. coli, CHO, yeast, HEK, adenovirus, etc. The only requirement is that the host cell proteome must be sequenced and available. Either in public databases or in your possession.
Send us a request to start a dialogue. We would love to show you how the method can be applied to your project.
You are also recommended watching one of our 30-minute webinars for more information. And on our video page you will find examples of how other clients have used our host cell protein analysis.