<p><strong>The LC for Pharma Resource Hub is a comprehensive platform designed to support professionals in the pharmaceutical industry by providing valuable resources related to liquid chromatography (LC). This hub offers a variety of materials, including webinars, technical articles, application notes, and case studies, all aimed at enhancing knowledge and proficiency in LC methodologies within pharmaceutical applications.​</strong></p><h3><strong>Key features of the LC for Pharma Resource Hub include:</strong></h3><h4><strong>Educational Webinars</strong></h4><p>Access on-demand webinars presented by industry experts, covering topics such as method development, validation, and troubleshooting in LC.​</p><ul><li><strong>Episode 1: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3437"><strong>USP 621 Harmonization - Method Scaling</strong></a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Amanda Guiraldelli, Ph.D. &amp; Catharine Layton</li></ul></li><li><strong>Episode 2: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3438"><strong>USP 621 Revisions - S/N Calculation, Sensitivity and Peak Symmetry</strong></a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Edmond Biba, Ph.D. &amp; Neil Lander</li></ul></li><li><strong>Episode 3: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3439"><strong>Enhanced Method Development</strong></a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Amanda Guiraldelli, Ph.D. &amp; Richard Verseput</li></ul></li><li><strong>Episode 4: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3440"><strong>aQbD for OTC Products</strong></a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Joshua Bhattacharaya &amp; Fadi Alkhateeb, Ph.D.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Episode 5: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3441"><strong>Impurity Profile Characterization</strong></a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Christian Zeine, Henry Foddy &amp; Margaret Maziarz</li></ul></li><li><strong>Episode 6: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4123"><strong>USP Chapter 129 Updates and SEC-MALS</strong></a></li><li><strong>Episode 7: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4167"><strong>Dietary Supplement Quality</strong></a></li><li><strong>Episode 8: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3444"><strong>Lipid Nanoparticles</strong></a></li><li><strong>Episode 9: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3445"><strong>Nitrosamines</strong></a></li><li><strong>Episode 10: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4169"><strong>Dissolution</strong></a></li><li><strong>Episode 11: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4170"><strong>LG Polymers</strong></a></li><li><strong>Episode 12: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4669"><strong>Method Validation</strong></a></li><li><strong>Episode 13: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/4670"><strong>Multi-Attribute Method</strong></a></li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Solving_Problems_That_Matter_a_Waters_webinar_series_featuring_USP_speakers_ecf3502756/Waters-Solving-Problems-That-Matter-a-Waters-webinar-series-featuring-USP-speakers.jpg" alt="Waters Corporation: Solving Problems That Matter - a Waters webinar series featuring USP speakers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Solving_Problems_That_Matter_a_Waters_webinar_series_featuring_USP_speakers_ecf3502756/thumbnail_Waters-Solving-Problems-That-Matter-a-Waters-webinar-series-featuring-USP-speakers.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="800" height="418"></p><h4><strong>Waters 2024 LC Symposium - Pushing the boundaries of LC to address today's challenges</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Waters 2024 LC Symposium - Day 1 - </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3935"><strong>Advanced LC Technologies for Increasingly Complex Molecules</strong></a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Davy Guillarme, Ph.D., Guilherme (Gui) Guimaraes, Ph.D., &amp; Michelle Chen, Ph.D.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Waters 2024 LC Symposium - Day 2 - </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/webinar/3936"><strong>Next Generation HPLC: the Quest for Performance and Simplicity</strong></a><ul><li>Guest Speakers: Amanda Guiraldelli, Ph.D., Jennifer Simeone, &amp; Andrea Gheduzzi</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>Brochures and specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>eBook: Improving Chromatographic Separations of Biopharmaceuticals With MaxPeak High Performance Surfaces (HPS) Technology</strong><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720008011en_dd0b025cd5/720008011en.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul></li><li><strong>White Paper: MaxPeak Premier Solutions: Improving Consumer Safety Through Innovative Science</strong><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.waters.com/waters/library.htm?locale=en_US&amp;lid=135123293&amp;cid=511436&amp;srsltid=AfmBOoripwfSGOjTFXNWqjDHknCTbtr0G9sKgb9BsUD-L9avphhNaGuH"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Application Notebook: Alliance iS</strong><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720008280en_e9d283fb41.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.cz/products/210"><strong>Alliance iS </strong></a>Product Information</li><li>I<strong>CH Q14 Enhanced Approach: Tools in Empower Software to Support Your Analytical Procedure Development</strong><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cdn.technologynetworks.com/TN/resources/PDF/Tools-in-Empower-Software-to-Support-Your-Analytical-Procedure-Development.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wyatt.com/products/instruments/multi-angle-light-scattering-detectors-sec-mals.html"><strong>MALS Detectors Product Information</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>Guides</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>LC Adjustments Made Simple: A Practical Guide</strong><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720008065en_88843a7860/720008065en.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul></li><li><strong>Guidebook: Characterization of New Modalities</strong></li><li><strong>Multi-Attribute Methods for Biopharmaceutical Analysis</strong><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/waters_mam_ebook_2023_84c6ae3f04/waters_mam_ebook_2023.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.waters.com/waters/library.htm?lid=135083997&amp;icid=hm-inno_00326&amp;srsltid=AfmBOopUZ0Cbncgz3zb34VIy1ysiVknnwF8Bca5aLAmt2KFOLtB3ZGhc"><strong>AQbD Method Development Infographic - Achieve Consistent Reportable Results</strong></a></li></ul><p>By offering these resources, the LC for Pharma Resource Hub serves as a valuable tool for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and application of liquid chromatography in the pharmaceutical industry.</p><blockquote><p>For complete information, please visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/experience/elitewatersregional/2426651/4494230/method-management-campaign?partnerref=CZLabrulez"><strong>LC Regulated Workflows: Access insights from Pharma industry experts website</strong></a></p></blockquote>

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<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezLCMS Library in the week of 30th June 2025? Check out new documents from the field of liquid phase, especially HPLC and LC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT LCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you other document by <strong>Agilent Technologies </strong>and posters by<strong> Shimadzu / ASMS, Thermo Fisher Scientific / ASMS </strong>and<strong> Waters Corporation / ASMS!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Agilent InfinityLab Assist Hub: Representing Advancements in Cybersecurity</strong></h3><ul><li>Other document (white paper)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/wp_infinitylab_assist_cybersecurity_5994_8261en_agilent_310c5c9a6c.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>The laboratory as an operational technology (OT) environment: bridging the gap between OT and IT&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Compared to connected industrial production environments, the connected laboratory environment closely aligns with an operational technology (OT) environment. OT is defined as "the practice of using hardware and software to control industrial equipment, and it primarily interacts with the physical world" (RedHAT, 2024).&nbsp;</p><p>In the classical Purdue reference model, established in the early 1990s to protect identities, information, and assets, the OT environment is clearly separated and secured from the information technology (IT)/enterprise environment.&nbsp;</p><p>The model only allows direct communication between adjacent levels. OT environments (lab environments) are necessary due to the long life cycles of the systems typically exposed to cybersecurity threats, with the mitigations listed in Table 1.&nbsp;</p><p>Addressing cybersecurity challenges in OT environments requires customized security strategies that incorporate both traditional IT security principles and specific measures for the physical operations they control.&nbsp;</p><p>Unlike some IT system components and devices where complete infrastructure replacement is common, lab devices are typically replaced gradually over years, sometimes even over&nbsp;decades.</p><p>The clear separation between OT and IT is becoming increasingly blurred due to new connectivity requirements, cloud functionality, and Industrial Internet of Things integration. This process, known as IT/OT convergence, is essential for achieving the next level of automation, such as Industry 4.0/5.0 or its counterparts, such as Pharma 4.0. The effectiveness of any new development will be evaluated based on how well it addresses cybersecurity within a converging IT/OT environment.</p><h4><strong>Standards and organizations&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The diverse standards and organizations can be exemplified by the approaches taken in the U.S., Europe, and China. This summary aims to showcase the complexity of regulatory environments, and is not comprehensive. For specific situations, consulting with dedicated field experts is crucial.</p><h5><strong>Europe&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>European cybersecurity regulations prioritize privacy and data protection, with an emphasis on harmonizing standards across member states.&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): </strong>GDPR is the cornerstone of data protection in the European Union (EU). It sets strict rules on handling personal data, including requirements for data breach notifications, data minimization, and individual rights over personal data. Noncompliance can result in severe fines.</li><li><strong>Network and Information Security Directive (NIS&nbsp;Directive): </strong>Adopted in 2016, the NIS Directive focuses on the cybersecurity of essential services (such as energy, transportation, and finance) and digital service providers. It requires member states to strengthen their national cybersecurity capabilities and cooperation.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA):</strong> ENISA is the EU's dedicated cybersecurity agency, helping to develop and promote cybersecurity standards across Europe, including guidelines for incident reporting and cybersecurity&nbsp;certifications.</li><li><strong>ISO/IEC 27001: </strong>While ISO/IEC 27001 is a global standard for information security management systems, it is heavily adopted in Europe. This standard outlines processes for systematically managing sensitive company information, ensuring its security.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Cybersecurity Act (EU): </strong>The Cybersecurity Act establishes a framework for cybersecurity certification for products, services, and processes, ensuring they meet recognized EU-wide standards.</li></ul><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>With the initial release of the InfinityLab Assist Control Software, the InfinityLab Assist Hub offers plenty of cybersecurity features that can be leveraged for a secure lab network environment founded on a customer-specific OT/IT security strategy.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu / ASMS: Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry Quick Workflows Specified to Oligonucleotides Screening&nbsp;</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ASMS_25_TP_605_fa8deb906e.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>A workflow has been developed to deliver molecular mass information on the full-length product and related impurities for chemically synthesized oligonucleotides by applying a deconvolution algorithm to all detected components within a targeted data stream (UV/PDA, TIC or BPC). It has been designed to simplify the data processing experience without the need for a sequence input delivering results quickly by automating mass assignment of all detected components in a data stream.</p><h4><strong>2. Materials and Methods&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>2.1 LC-MS/MS method&nbsp;</strong></h5><p><strong>20-mer sample.</strong> A phosphorothioate-modified oligonucleotide purified was used as a model sample (20-mer anti-sense oligo; C229 H316 N69 O121 P19 S19; average mass 7168.05, Te-smCe-sTe-sTe-sGe-sGd-sTd-sTd-sAd-sCd-sAd-sTd-sGd-sAd-sAd-sAe-sTe-smCe-smCesmCe) spiked with 10% impurities (N-1(5’) and N-3(5’) shortmers) to the full-length product.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>80-mer antisense DNA sample</strong>. 80-mer PolyT oligonucleotide sample (C800 H1041 N160 O558 P79; average mass 24273.62) was also analyzed was analyzed by ion-pair reversedphase chromatography mode using HFIP (hexafluoroisopropanol) and 10 mM TEA (triethylamine).</p><p><strong>LC Separation</strong>. Components were separated using the Shimadzu <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=Nexera+XS"><strong>Nexera XS</strong></a> inert LC and Shim-pack Scepter Claris column using HFIP (hexafluoroisopropanol) and 10 mM TEA (triethylamine) as ion pair additives.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Mass Spectrometry Detection. </strong>Shimadzu Single Quadrupole<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=+LCMS-2050"><strong> LCMS-2050</strong></a>. Data acquired in profile mode. MS mass scan m/z 600-2000; 1 secs; negative ion mode.</p><h4><strong>3.Results&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>3.1 Workflows and Methods&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Insight Biologics software application supports two workflows to help accelerate oligonucleotide characterization. The default data processing behavior was driven by a defined FLP sequence to confirm sequence composition, identify product related impurities and assess impurity profiles. Data processing has been further augmented by enabling automated deconvolution routines to be applied without a defined FLP sequence input to help workflows that need to quickly check on molecular mass information in a synthesis (Figure 2).</p><h4><strong>4. Conclusions&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>LabSolutions Insight Biologics offers flexibility by supporting both user-defined and automated deconvolution workflows for comprehensive oligonucleotide analysis.&nbsp;</li><li>A Quick Picking algorithm has been developed and applied to the analysis of 20-mer and 80-mer antisense DNA. In the case of a 20-mer sample, the FLP and associated impurities were also automatically detected and molecular weight information reported. The analysis showed high correspondence with data processing results using a defined FLP sequence input.&nbsp;</li><li>The Quick Picking algorithm enables a molecular weight confirmation of any detected peak and can be a powerful tool for synthesis confirmation in cases where the product is not as intended.&nbsp;</li><li>This LC-MS analysis platform provides a rapid and cost-effective solution for purity analysis and molecular weight confirmation, making it ideal for quality control environments.</li></ul><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific / ASMS: Comprehensive data acquisition workflow on a modified Orbitrap Astral MS to achieve deep lipidome coverage with high confidence annotations</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/PO_003964_ms_ASMS_25_Astral_Zoom_Lipidomics_po003964_na_en_0ccd4bd053.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Lipid identification is often considered the most challenging and bottleneck of the lipidomics workflow. This is due to the vast diversity of lipid structures, isomers and varying concentrations. Fragmentation of lipids generate characteristic fragments that help in lipid annotation, structural elucidation, isomer differentiation, and improved confidence in lipid identification. Having fragmentation for most of the lipids detected in a sample hence is highly desirable. This requires fast and sensitive instrumentation. Here we evaluated the new Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer (Figure 1) for deeper lipidome coverage and confident lipid identification from 73 mice plasma extracts.</p><h4><strong>Materials and methods&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Sample Preparation&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Lipids were extracted from plasma samples obtained from 73 mice fed with a high fat diet and a normal diet. Lipid standards and bovine liver lipid extracts were purchased from Avanti Polar Lipids.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>LCMS Method&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Plasma lipid extract was separated using Thermo Scientific nanoLC PepMap (C18, 75µmx150mm, 2µm) column connected to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/398"><strong>Vanquish Neo UHPLC system</strong></a>. Data acquisition was carried out on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1959"><strong>Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer</strong></a> using full-scan Orbitrap MS1 in parallel with data-dependent Astral MS2.</p><h5><strong>Data Analysis&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Data processing was performed using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1759"><strong>Thermo Scientific Compound Discoverer 3.4 software</strong></a>. Compound Discoverer 3.4 software includes new features such as Thermo Scientific LipidSearch software node for simplified lipid identification, QC for small molecule experiments using internal standards, automatically detects and groups MS1 fragments and other performance improvements.</p><h4><strong>Results&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer DDA MS2 scan rate&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>The Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer offers an enhanced MS2 scan rate compared to the already high-speed Orbitrap Astral MS system, enabling DDA with Top 30, Top 40, or even Top 50 MS2 scans (Figure 2) without compromising data quality. This advancement delivers unprecedented speed, achieving faster DDA MS2 scan rates than ever before.</p><h5><strong>Unprecedented speed and depth: dual analyzer power of Orbitrap Astral Zoom MS</strong></h5><p>The parallel data acquisition on Orbitrap Astral Zoom MS using both the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap analyzer and Thermo Scientific Astral analyzer, enables a higher number of Orbitrap HRAM MS1 full scans with sub-ppm mass accuracy. Simultaneously, the fast Astral analyzer delivers a significantly greater number of highquality MS2 scans at 80k resolution (77% more) compared to Orbitrap-Orbitrap configurations, which is essential for deep coverage and confident lipid identification (Figure 3).</p><h4><strong>Conclusions&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>The novel Orbitrap Astral Zoom mass spectrometer provides deeper lipidome coverage and confident identification, utilizing the parallel operation of Orbitrap and Astral analyzers.&nbsp;</li><li>The enhanced MS2 speed in Orbitrap Astral Zoom mode, coupled with Stepped NCE, enables efficient data acquisition and comprehensive lipidome coverage with a 15% increase with grade A and B lipid annotation.&nbsp;</li><li>The use of nano-flow increased the sensitivity and the number of detected lipids while achieving a significant reduction in the use of sample and solvent.&nbsp;</li><li>A significant difference was observed between control and high fat diet mice samples with potential biomarker upregulated neutral lipids (triglycerides and cholesterol esters) in the high fat diet.</li></ul><h3><strong>4. Waters Corporation / ASMS: Routine EPA 1633 PFAS Analysis with a Novel Slotted Bandpass Ion Guide to Improve Signal Response Robustness</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720008888_65b495feb8.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>With increasing regulatory pressure around PFAS monitoring, this study evaluates a robust and long-term solution for EPA 1633A-compliant PFAS analysis. It focuses on how the StepWave XR ion guide, integrated into the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=5&amp;search=Xevo+TQ+Absolute+XR"><strong>Waters Xevo TQ Absolute XR tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer,</strong></a> improves signal robustness and method stability across demanding environmental matrices such as river water, biosolids, and landfill leachate.</p><h4><strong>Materials and Methods</strong></h4><p>Samples included NIST-certified biosolids, landfill leachate, and spiked river water. Solid-phase extraction (SPE) was followed by LC-MS/MS analysis on an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/191"><strong>ACQUITY Premier System</strong></a> with BEH C18 columns and detection via the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=5&amp;search=Xevo+TQ+Absolute+XR"><strong>Xevo TQ Absolute XR</strong></a> using negative electrospray ionization and MRM. The robustness of the method was assessed over 12 weeks with over 9,000 injections and weekly calibrations, using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1544"><strong>waters_connect for Quantitation Software</strong></a> for data processing and review.</p><h4><strong>Results</strong></h4><p>Throughout the 12-week study, all sample types showed high consistency and low variability. For example, L-PFHxS in biosolids averaged 8.78 µg/kg (%RSD 7.2%) compared to the certified 9.39 µg/kg, while PFOA in landfill leachate showed a mean of 2.52 ng/mL (%RSD 2.7%). QC plots confirmed that all monitored PFAS met trueness and ion ratio targets across thousands of injections with no unscheduled downtime, highlighting the system’s long-term reliability.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>The StepWave XR ion guide enabled reliable, high-throughput PFAS analysis with minimal maintenance and excellent reproducibility. The Xevo TQ Absolute XR maintained calibration stability, accurate quantitation, and strong matrix resilience across diverse sample types. Combined with streamlined software workflows, this setup is well-suited for routine EPA 1633A PFAS analysis in environmental labs.</p>

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<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezLCMS Library in the week of 8th September 2025? Check out new documents from the field of liquid phase, especially HPLC and LC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT LCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies</strong> and<strong> Shimadzu </strong>and<strong> </strong>posters by <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific / HPLC Symposium </strong>and <strong>Waters Corporation!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Automated Solid Phase Extraction of PFAS from Aqueous Samples</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_1633_automated_spe_wax_carbon_s_5994_8289en_agilent_1fc425207e.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>In this study, three types of dual-phase SPE cartridges were evaluated based on the quality control requirements for aqueous matrices as specified in US EPA Method 1633 using automated SPE. The cartridges contained PFAS WAX and Carbon S for PFAS. In the first configuration, a 200 mg bed of PFAS WAX was layered on top of a 50&nbsp;mg bed of Carbon S with the sorbents separated by a frit. In the second configuration, 200 mg of PFAS WAX was mixed with 50 mg of Carbon S before cartridge packing. In the third configuration, 200 mg of PFAS WAX and 10&nbsp;mg of Carbon S were mixed before cartridge packing. All three configurations were evaluated under identical protocols using automated SPE and were compared to results obtained using the manual addition of carbon and separate WAX extraction. The blended sorbent containing 200 mg of PFAS WAX and 10 mg of Carbon S was selected for validation and further evaluation of several environmental matrices including groundwater from residential private wells, effluent from a wastewater storage lagoon, and a landfill monitoring&nbsp;well.</p><h4><strong>Experimental</strong></h4><h5><strong>Equipment and materials</strong></h5><p>The three Agilent dual-phase cartridges used in the study are listed in Table 1. As a performance benchmark, a single‑phase <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?search=Bond+Elut+PFAS+WAX"><strong>Bond Elut PFAS WAX sorbent</strong></a> cartridge (Agilent, part number 5610‑2151) was used with either Carbon S bulk (Agilent, part number 5610-2095) or Superclean ENVI-Carb (Millipore Sigma, part number 57210-U).</p><p>Samples were extracted using the PromoChrom eight‑channel automated SPE extractors with upside‑down shaker racks (part number SPE-03 with MOD004), anticlogging frits (part&nbsp;number CF-06), high-capacity inline filters (part&nbsp;number&nbsp;F-HC-30), and anticlogging tips (part&nbsp;number F-T-4). Sample analysis was performed using an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?search=1290+Infinity+II+LC"><strong>Agilent 1290 Infinity II LC</strong></a> system consisting of an Agilent 1290 Infinity&nbsp;II high-speed pump (G7120A), an Agilent 1290 Infinity II multisampler (G7167B), and an Agilent 1290 Infinity II multicolumn thermostat (G7116B). The LC system was modified for PFAS analysis using the Agilent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?search=InfinityLab+PFC%E2%80%91free+HPLC+conversion+kit"><strong>InfinityLab PFC‑free HPLC conversion kit </strong></a>(part number 5004-0006). The LC system was coupled to an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?search=6495C"><strong>Agilent 6495C triple quadrupole LC/MS</strong></a> equipped with an Agilent Jet Stream technology ion source. Agilent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?search=MassHunter+Workstation"><strong>MassHunter Workstation software</strong></a> was used for data acquisition (version 10.1) and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?search=Quantitative+Analysis+"><strong>Quantitative Analysis </strong></a>for QQQ (version 12.1) was used for data analysis. Instrumental conditions were determined based on detailed multiparametric optimization experiments developed in‑house.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The adoption of automated solid phase extraction (SPE) for PFAS analysis in environmental matrices significantly enhances laboratory efficiency and reduces the potential for human error. Our evaluation of five extraction protocols revealed that the blended sorbent containing 200 mg of PFAS WAX and 10 mg of Carbon S provided the best performance in terms of recovery, matrix interference reduction, and fewer outliers. This configuration was successfully applied to various environmental samples, demonstrating its versatility and reliability. The findings support the use of automated SPE with optimized sorbent cartridges as a robust method for PFAS analysis, aligning with the quality control metrics of US EPA Method 1633. Future work should focus on further refining automated SPE techniques and exploring their application to other environmental matrices.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu: Automated Preparation of Calibration Curves Using the Autosampler's Dilution Function</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_00914_en_089a8c34fa.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h5><strong>User Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li>The auto-dilution function equipped in the autosampler eliminates the need for manual dilution during calibration curve creation and sample preparation.</li><li>Samples can be automatically diluted to create a calibration curve by specifying the desired dilution factor in the batch table.</li><li>Because the same method file can be used across different dilution factors, only minor adjustments are needed when changing dilution conditions.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>In LC quantification, the dilution ofstandard and sample solutions is typically performed manually using pipettes, which is a laborintensive and time-consuming process. Recent advancements have called for automation to reduce labor and improve efficiency. By automating the dilution process, workflows can be streamlined, leading to increased productivity. The Nexera series autosamplers are equipped with an automatic pretreatment function that enables automated dilution. Using the auto-dilution function, samples can be automatically prepared at any desired dilution factor and directly introduced into the analytical column. This article presents a method to automate the creation of calibration curves and subsequent quantification workflows using the autosampler’s auto-dilution function.</p><h4><strong>Automated Dilution Analysis of Organic Acid Standard Solution</strong></h4><p>Automated dilution analysis was conducted using a 1000 mg/L mixed standard solution of ten organic acids. The analytical conditions are shown in Table 2 (pretreatment program : Table 1). 1.0 mL polypropylene vials were used as mixing vials, and septum-sealed vials were used for the undiluted standard solution. Rinse solution (ultrapure water) was used as the diluent. Fig. 3 shows the chromatogram of the 100-fold diluted organic acid mixed standard solution (concentration after auto-dilution : 10 mg/L for each organic acid). The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=Nexera+Organic+Acid+Analysis+System"><strong>Nexera Organic Acid Analysis System</strong></a> (pH-buffered electric conductivity detection) was employed for this analysis.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>By utilizing the auto-dilution function in the autosampler, the standard undiluted solution for calibration curve creation can be automatically diluted at any desired dilution ratio. This eliminates the need for manual sample dilution and streamlines the calibration curve creation workflow. Additionally, since the autodilution function can also be applied to sample solutions, only the preparation of undiluted standard and sample solutions is required, allowing for a fully automated process from calibration curve creation to quantitation. As a result, the reduction in pretreatment work contributes to improved work efficiency and productivity.</p><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific / HPLC Symposium: Wide-ranging polynucleotide separation capabilities using Reversed Phase particles with variable pore geometry</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/po_wide_ranging_polynucleotide_separation_capabilities_po_en_1fdaba9e08.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Polynucleotides such as DNA and RNA serve many uses in the areas of basic research, industrial manufacturing, therapeutics to up/down regulate cellular functions, and as therapeutic and vaccine intermediates (i.e., as an instructional template to produce proteins that 1) supplement/replace ineffective proteins or 2) function as antigens). CRISPR technology using guide RNA (gRNA, ~100mer) to directly modify cellular chromosomes was recently leveraged to create a customized treatment within 6-months for an infant with CPS1 deficiency1. This approach has provided long-term, life-saving enzyme production negating the need for daily treatments. Associated DNA and RNA such as gRNA and mRNA (1000+mer) require detailed characterization to ensure safety and efficacy (e.g., of sufficient quantity and fidelity in delivery vehicles such as lipid nanoparticles). Here, we present a RP particle with complex pore geometry and the effects of mobile phase and temperature for separating DNA/RNA with therapeutic benefits (siRNA-gRNA-mRNA:~ 20-100- 1000+mer). Semi-prep column separations, common for sample recovery for subsequent analyses or sample enrichment for in vitro or in vivo use, is also shown.</p><h4><strong>Materials and methods</strong></h4><h5><strong>Test method(s)&nbsp;</strong></h5><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=3&amp;search=DNAPac+RP+column"><strong>DNAPac RP columns</strong></a> packed with 4 µm DNAPac RP media include 2.1 × 50 mm (P/N 088924), 2.1 × 50 mm (P/N 088924), and 21.2 × 150 mm (P/N 080922- 1521232). For instruments, mobile phases, gradient conditions, and other chromatographic operating parameters (flow rate, temperature, injection volume, etc.), please reference the figures and associated text. For all analyses, samples were detected by UV absorbance at 260nm. For 21.2x150mm semi-prep separations, a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=40&amp;manufacturerItems=3"><strong>conventional (U)HPLC chromatography system</strong></a> with a binary pump, autosampler and detector without column compartment (ambient temperature separations) was used for all analyses. Ion Pairing Agents (Cation Anion): TEAA – Triethylamine Acetate, HAA – Hexylamine Acetate, HFIP – Hexafluoroisopropanol.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>Data analysis&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76"><strong>Thermo Scientific Chromeleon </strong></a>7.2.10 or 7.3 Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) software was used for data acquisition and analysis.</p><h4><strong>Results&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>DNAPac RP particle characterization – chemistry and pore structure&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Figure 1 summarizes the chemical and physical properties of the resin, which is based on polymeric divinylbenzene (top left). Unlike conventional silica particles, the polymeric resin is not susceptible to hydrolytic degradation at neither extreme pH (1-14) nor high temperature (90+oC). The aromatic groups also provide π- π bonding with aromatic nucleotides giving different selectivity from conventional alkyl phases incapable of such interactions. The SEM image visually shows the highly variated porous structure of the particles. Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH) N2 adsorption analysis details the surface area contributions of the different pore sizes. From this analysis it is clear that a continuum of pores from 50Å to 2500Å (suitable for small molecules up to macromolecule adsorption, respectively) contributes to the overall surface area of the particle. Based on the complex geometry and resulting pore structure, we commonly refer to the media as a supermacroporous (SMP) particle.</p><h4><strong>Conclusions&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li>High resolution separation of nucleic acids varying in length from 10 to 10,000 nucleotides is achieved using an SMP particle with a variable pore structure.</li><li>Polymeric SMP particles are compatible with different mobile phase IP compositions, high pH and high separation temperature, which are critical parameters for optimizing the separation of polynucleotides&nbsp;</li><li>SMP particles provide high resolution separations in both analytical and semi-prep formats</li></ul><h3><strong>4. Waters Corporation / ASMS: Detection and Characterization of PFAS Molecules Using Inclusion and Exclusion Features of Data Directed Analysis (DDA)</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720008869_fb6d27e0a0.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are bioaccumulative and suspected to contribute to increased cancer risk in humans. Monitoring PFAS in biofluids is possible, but their very low concentrations present analytical challenges.</p><p>Data-Directed Acquisition (DDA) isolates ions that meet defined criteria, fragments them at elevated collision energies, and generates product ion spectra. Because PFAS ions show a characteristic <strong>mass defect</strong> due to fluorine atoms, inclusion lists can enhance their detection. Conversely, exclusion lists derived from background matrix analyses help remove interferences, simplifying ion selection for fragmentation.</p><p>Preliminary tests with mixed small-molecule samples demonstrated the utility of these lists before applying them to PFAS, where inclusion lists contained hundreds of entries and exclusion lists thousands.</p><h4><strong>Methods</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Instrument:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/202"><strong>SELECT SERIES™ Cyclic™ Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometer</strong></a></li><li><strong>Acquisition:</strong> ToF-ESI negative DDA mode, 100 ms survey/MSMS scan times, collision energy ramps optimized by PFAS class</li><li><strong>LC System:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/191"><strong>ACQUITY Premier </strong></a>with PFAS Kit and Atlantis Premier BEH C18 AX Isolator Column (2.1 × 50 mm, 5 µm)</li><li><strong>Analytical Column:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1952"><strong>ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 C18</strong></a> (100 × 2.1 mm, 1.8 µm) at 35 °C</li><li><strong>Flow Rate:</strong> 0.3 mL/min; <strong>Injection Volume:</strong> 5 µL; <strong>Autosampler Temp:</strong> 6 °C</li><li><strong>Mobile Phases:</strong><ul><li>A: H₂O:MeOH (95:5) with 2 mM ammonium acetate</li><li>B: MeOH with 2 mM ammonium acetate</li></ul></li><li><strong>Samples:</strong> LCMS QC mixture, native PFAS mixture (PFAC30PAR, Wellington Labs), and human serum</li><li><strong>Software:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/635"><strong>MassLynx™ 4.2 for acquisition</strong></a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1544"><strong>waters_connect™ with PFAS library</strong></a> (130 entries) for processing, Tibco Spotfire® for visualization</li></ul><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><ul><li>ToF-DDA mode on a cyclic ion mobility mass spectrometer is effective for PFAS analysis.</li><li>Inclusion lists based on PFAS mass defect improve real-time detection and intelligent switching.</li><li>Background-derived exclusion lists (up to 9000 entries) further reduce interferences and enhance specificity.</li></ul>

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