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Biotechnology Analysis
with CAMAG’s HPTLC Systems

Complete systems quantitative analyses high sample
superior separation efficiency

High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography

  • High Sensitivity and Accuracy
  • Multi-Component Analysis
  • Cost-Effective
  • Automation and Documentation

HPTLC is an advanced chromatographic technique that enables the separation, visualization, and quantification of a wide range of biomolecules. It offers greater sensitivity, reproducibility, and efficiency compared to traditional TLC, making it particularly useful in HPTLC applications in biotechnological analysis and research.

HPTLC is an invaluable tool in biotechnology, particularly for analyzing substances in complex matrices such as those encountered during fermentation and cell culture cultivation. Its robustness and tolerance to diverse matrices make it ideal for a range of analytical tasks in the biotech industry, including process control, quality control, and cleaning validation.

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HPTLC APPLICATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Optimizing Production Processes

In the life sciences sector, the optimization of production processes with minimal interruptions is crucial. HPTLC supports this need by enabling the analysis of multiple samples simultaneously, often with minimal or no sample preparation. This high-throughput capability, combined with low costs per sample, makes HPTLC an efficient choice for biotechnology applications.

 

Versatility and Efficiency in Analysis

HPTLC offers the unique advantage of evaluating a plate at any stage of the analytical process. It allows for the use of various detection modes, such as UV and fluorescence, in sequence when required. This versatility is essential for quantifying active ingredients, analyzing impurities in finished products, monitoring production processes, and validating the cleanliness of production units.

In-Process Control

HPTLC’s ability to rapidly analyze samples is particularly beneficial for in-process control, ensuring that production stages are proceeding correctly and efficiently.

Quality Control of Finished Products

The technique is also invaluable for the quality control of finished biotech products, ensuring that they meet the required standards and specifications.

Cleaning Validation

HPTLC plays a critical role in cleaning validation, confirming that production units are thoroughly cleaned and free from contaminants before the commencement of a new production cycle or before the change-over to a new production process in the same production line.

Analysis of Biomolecules

HPTLC is widely used to analyze various biomolecules such as proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. The technique provides a clear and reproducible separation of these molecules, allowing for accurate identification and quantification in complex mixtures.

Metabolite Profiling

In biotechnology, understanding the metabolic pathways of organisms is crucial for research and development. HPTLC can be used to profile metabolites in cell cultures, fermentation broths, or plant extracts, providing valuable insights into cellular processes and the production of secondary metabolites.

Analysis of Fermentation Products

Fermentation is a key process in biotechnology for the production of biofuels, food products, and pharmaceuticals. HPTLC aids in monitoring and analyzing the by-products and active compounds generated during fermentation, ensuring the process is optimized for yield and quality.

COMPLETE SYSTEMS
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Tailored Solutions for Your Laboratory

Understanding that each laboratory has unique requirements, we offer a range of CAMAG products to fit your specific analytical needs, including those for HPTLC applications in biotechnological analysis. Our team is always ready to assist you in finding the most effective solutions to your analytical challenges. With CAMAG’s HPTLC systems, you equip your lab not just with instruments, but with a guarantee of accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
  • Accuracy
  • Reliability
  • Compliance

Matching Application Notes

A-145.1
Detection of phospholipids by HPTLC

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