Upfront Chromatography Develops Process for Whey Protein Isolation
Upfront Chromatography A/S (Copenhagen, Denmark) announced the development of a single-step process for the isolation of the protein alpha-lactalbumin from whey.
Upfront Chromatography A/S (Copenhagen, Denmark) announced the development of a single-step process for the isolation of the protein alpha-lactalbumin from whey. The protein, which is naturally present in bovine and human milk, is used as a supplement in infant formulas. According to the company, the protein can be isolated using its expanded bed adsorption (EBA) columns. The process eliminates the need for heat treatment or clarification steps and enables preservation of the protein’s native structure. The columns reportedly operate at high flow rates with crude and unclarified feed stocks.
Best of the Week: Food Analysis, Chemical Migration in Plastic Bottles, STEM Researcher of the Year
December 20th 2024Top articles published this week include the launch of our “From Lab to Table” content series, a Q&A interview about using liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC–HRMS) to assess chemical hazards in plastic bottles, and a piece recognizing Brett Paull for being named Tasmanian STEM Researcher of the Year.
Using LC-MS/MS to Measure Testosterone in Dried Blood Spots
December 19th 2024Testosterone measurements are typically performed using serum or plasma, but this presents several logistical challenges, especially for sample collection, storage, and transport. In a recently published article, Yehudah Gruenstein of the University of Miami explored key insights gained from dried blood spot assay validation for testosterone measurement.
Determination of Pharmaceuticals by Capillary HPLC-MS/MS (Dec 2024)
December 19th 2024This application note demonstrates the use of a compact portable capillary liquid chromatograph, the Axcend Focus LC, coupled to an Agilent Ultivo triple quadrupole mass spectrometer for quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical drugs in model aqueous samples.
