New bioseparation tools for RNA analytics

Waters has introduced a comprehensive set of sample preparation enzymes, reagents, and waters_connect software that simplify sequence and modification confirmation of large molecule RNA therapeutics using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis

22 Oct 2024

Large molecule RNA (ribonucleic acid) therapeutics represent some of the most exciting and potentially life-saving developments in pharmaceuticals today. They include new and more effective vaccines for diseases like COVID-19, personalized cancer treatments, as well as emerging CRISPR RNA therapies that address challenging genetic conditions, such as sickle cell anemia.

Waters RNA analytical tools are specially designed to simplify the confirmation of sequence and modifications of complex molecules. These analytical tools can accelerate RNA therapeutic development and lower barriers for use by LC-MS non-experts.

The tools include:

  • Enzymes: Two novel enzymes, RapiZyme™ MC1 and RapiZyme Cusativin, are used in a simplified three-step protocol that provides complete LC-MS sequence coverage over traditional digestion methods enabling more confident characterization of RNA molecules.
  • Reagents: IonHance™ HFIP, an LC-MS-grade reagent, is formulated to improve ionization and delivers increased spectral clarity and detection accuracy of RNA components.
  • Software: New MAP Sequence application on the waters_connect software platform simplifies RNA LC-MS oligo mapping workflows to accelerate analysis and data processing time over manual techniques using spreadsheets.

Used together within a workflow, the tools generate an LC-MS fingerprint to confirm product identity, purity, and efficacy. The tools improve sequence coverage, LC-MS spectral data quality, and data interpretation. Supported by the compliance-ready waters_connect software platform, these tools help transition LC and LC-MS-based digestion analysis from discovery and development to release and at-line process analytical testing.

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