Electrophoresis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
dynamics
of
three
one‐step
focusing
protocols
described
in
the
literature
for
IEF‐MS
analyses
proteins
are
assessed
by
computer
simulation.
Focusing
101
carrier
ampholytes
(pI
range
3.0–11.0)
and
9
analytes
3.9–10.4)
with
concurrent
electrophoretic
mobilization
an
electroosmosis‐free
environment
is
studied
via
use
following:
(1)
acid
as
anolyte
catholyte,
(2)
a
plug
base
between
sample
(3)
incorporated
into
acid‐based
catholyte.
data
reveal
that
first
approach
limited
applicability
separation
efficiency
it
provides
separated
transient
foci
acidic
only.
second
system
largely
extends
range,
separation,
sensitivity
can
be
applied
to
pIs
high
10.
same
true
Dynamic
simulation
time
insight
complexity
these
systems
buffer
components
compatible
MS
detection.
Simulation
attractive
simple
tool
characterization
involved
processes
assay
optimization.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
94(27), P. 9674 - 9682
Published: June 29, 2022
Protein
complexes
are
the
functional
machines
in
cell
and
heterogeneous
due
to
protein
sequence
variations
post-translational
modifications
(PTMs).
Here,
we
present
an
automated
nondenaturing
capillary
isoelectric
focusing-mass
spectrometry
(ncIEF-MS)
methodology
for
uncovering
microheterogeneity
of
intact
complexes.
The
method
exhibited
superior
separation
resolution
than
conventional
native
zone
electrophoresis
(nCZE-MS).
In
our
study,
ncIEF-MS
achieved
liquid-phase
separations
MS
characterization
seven
different
forms
a
streptavidin
homotetramer
with
N-terminal
methionine
removal,
acetylation,
formylation
four
carbonic
anhydrase-zinc
complex
arising
from
PTMs
(succinimide,
deamidation,
etc.).
addition,
resolved
states
interchain
cysteine-linked
antibody-drug
conjugate
(ADC1)
as
new
class
anticancer
therapeutic
agents
that
bears
distribution
varied
drug-to-antibody
ratio
(DAR)
species.
More
importantly,
enabled
precise
measurements
points
(pIs)
complexes,
which
reflect
surface
electrostatic
properties
We
studied
how
variations/PTMs
modulate
pIs
drug
loading
affects
antibodies.
discovered
keeping
residue
one
subunit
decreased
its
pI
by
0.1,
adding
acetyl
group
onto
reduced
nearly
0.4,
incorporating
formyl
around
0.3,
two
more
molecules
on
ADC1
molecule
increased
0.1.
data
render
valuable
tool
delineating
PROTEOMICS,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3-4)
Published: June 13, 2023
Abstract
Native
mass
spectrometry
is
a
rapidly
emerging
technique
for
fast
and
sensitive
structural
analysis
of
protein
constructs,
maintaining
the
higher
order
structure.
The
coupling
with
electromigration
separation
techniques
under
native
conditions
enables
characterization
proteoforms
highly
complex
mixtures.
In
this
review,
we
present
an
overview
current
CE‐MS
technology.
First,
status
described
capillary
zone
electrophoresis
(CZE),
affinity
(ACE),
isoelectric
focusing
(CIEF),
as
well
their
chip‐based
formats,
including
essential
parameters
such
electrolyte
composition
coatings.
Further,
required
ESI‐MS
(large)
instrumental
QTOF
Orbitrap
systems,
requirements
interfacing
are
presented.
On
basis,
methods
applications
different
modes
summarized
discussed
in
context
biological,
medical,
biopharmaceutical
questions.
Finally,
key
achievements
highlighted
concluded,
while
remaining
challenges
pointed
out.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(4), P. 2548 - 2560
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
Imaged
capillary
isoelectric
focusing
(icIEF)
and
ion-exchange
chromatography
(IEX)
are
two
essential
techniques
that
routinely
used
for
charge
variant
analysis
of
therapeutic
monoclonal
antibodies
(mAbs)
during
their
development
in
quality
control.
These
separate
mAb
variants
based
on
different
mechanisms
IEX
have
been
developed
as
front-end
separation
online
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
detection,
which
is
robust
intact
protein
identification.
Recently,
an
innovative,
coupled
icIEF-MS
technology
has
constructed
our
laboratory.
In
this
study,
strong
cation
exchange
(SCX)-MS
were
optimized
heterogeneity
characterization
a
diverse
mAbs
results
compared
methodological
validation.
It
was
found
outperformed
SCX-MS
study
by
demonstrating
outstanding
sensitivity,
low
carryover
effect,
accurate
identification,
higher
resolution
although
contributed
to
throughput.
Ultimately,
integrating
novel
icIEF-HRMS
with
the
more
common
can
provide
promising
comprehensive
strategy
accelerating
complex
therapeutics.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(25), P. 9497 - 9504
Published: May 31, 2023
Capillary
zone
electrophoresis-tandem
mass
spectrometry
(CZE-MS/MS)
has
emerged
as
an
essential
technique
for
top-down
proteomics
(TDP),
providing
superior
separation
efficiency
and
high
detection
sensitivity
proteoform
analysis.
Here,
we
aimed
to
further
enhance
the
performance
of
CZE-MS/MS
TDP
via
coupling
online
gas-phase
fractionation
using
high-field
asymmetric
waveform
ion
mobility
(FAIMS).
When
compensation
voltage
(CV)
FAIMS
was
changed
from
−50
30
V,
median
identified
proteoforms
increased
less
than
10
kDa
about
kDa,
suggesting
that
can
efficiently
fractionate
by
their
size.
CZE-FAIMS-MS/MS
boosted
number
identifications
a
yeast
sample
nearly
3-fold
relative
alone.
It
particularly
benefited
identification
relatively
large
proteoforms,
improving
in
range
20–45
6-fold
compared
gained
20-fold
better
signal-to-noise
ratios
randomly
selected
no
FAIMS.
We
expect
will
be
useful
tool
advancing
coverage
TDP.
This
work
shows
first
example
CE
with
(IMS)
Analytical Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(5-6), P. 181 - 203
Published: May 29, 2023
Abstract
Top–down
proteomics
(TDP)
identifies,
quantifies,
and
characterises
proteins
at
the
intact
proteoform
level
in
complex
biological
samples
to
understand
function
cellular
mechanisms.
However,
analysing
using
TDP
is
still
challenging
due
high
sample
complexity
wide
dynamic
range.
High‐resolution
separation
methods
are
often
applied
prior
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
analysis
decrease
increase
throughput.
These
methods,
however,
may
not
be
efficient
enough
characterise
low
abundance
proteoforms
samples.
As
such,
multidimensional
techniques
(combination
of
two
or
more
with
orthogonality)
have
been
developed
that
demonstrate
improved
resolution
comprehensive
identification
TDP.
A
suite
couple
various
types
liquid
chromatography
(LC),
capillary
electrophoresis
(CE),
and/or
gel
electrophoresis‐based
approaches
analyse
Here,
we
reviewed
strategies
employed
for
TDP,
summarised
current
applications,
discussed
gaps
addressed
future.
Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(28), P. 4664 - 4682
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Substantial
progress
in
the
technological
development
of
mass
spectrometry-based
top-down
proteomics
enabled
broad
biomedical
applications
for
bettering
our
understanding
proteoform
function
modulating
diseases
and
development.
Electrophoresis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
ABSTRACT
Native
mass
spectrometry
(nMS)
is
a
cutting‐edge
technique
that
leverages
electrospray
ionization
MS
(ESI‐MS)
to
investigate
large
biomolecules
and
their
complexes
in
solution.
The
goal
of
nMS
retain
the
native
structural
features
interactions
analytes
during
transition
gas
phase,
providing
insights
into
natural
conformations.
In
biopharmaceutical
development,
serves
as
powerful
tool
for
analyzing
complex
protein
heterogeneity,
allowing
examination
non‐covalently
bonded
assemblies
state
closely
resembles
folded
form.
Herein,
we
present
an
imaged
capillary
isoelectric
focusing–MS
(icIEF–MS)
workflow
characterize
cysteine‐linked
antibody–drug
conjugate
(ADC)
under
conditions.
Two
ADCs
were
analyzed:
latest
generation
ADC
polatuzumab
vedotin
first
FDA‐approved
brentuximab
vedotin.
This
benefits
from
recently
developed
icIEF
system
MS‐friendly
capable
directly
coupling
high‐sensitivity
instrument.
Results
show
separation
influenced
by
both
drug
payloads
post‐translational
modifications
(PTMs),
which
are
then
promptly
identified
MS.
Overall,
this
icIEF–MS
method
demonstrates
potential
understand
control
critical
quality
attributes
(CQAs)
essential
safe
effective
use
ADCs.