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High-Throughput Fluorometric Assay For Quantifying Polysorbate In Biopharmaceutical Products Using Micelle Activated Fluorescence Probe N-Phenyl-1-Naphthylamine.

Ximeng Y Dow, Qi Gao, John L Sperduto, Xiaona Wen, Christopher Thai, Lei Zhang, Mark A McCoy

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Ximeng Y DowAnalytical Research & Development, MRL, Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, USA. ximeng.dow@merck.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-4308-0038
Qi GaoAnalytical Research & Development, MRL, Merck & Co., Inc., 126 E Lincoln Ave, Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA.
John L SperdutoProcess Research & Development, MRL, Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, USA.
Xiaona WenAnalytical Research & Development, MRL, Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, USA.
Christopher ThaiRutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA.
Lei ZhangAnalytical Research & Development, MRL, Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, USA.
Mark A McCoyQuantitative Biosciences, MRL, Merck & Co., Inc., 126 E Lincoln Ave, Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA.

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purposePolysorbates are among the most used surfactants in biopharmaceutical products containing proteins. Our work aims to develop a high-throughput fluorometric assay to further diversify the analytical toolbox for quantification of PSs.

methodThe assay leverages the micelle activated fluorescence signal from N-Phenyl-1-Naphthylamine (NPN). The development and optimization of assay parameters were guided by the pre-defined analytical target profile. Furthermore, NMR was used to probe the interaction between protein, PS80 and NPN in the measurement system and understand protein interference.

resultsAll assay parameters including excitation and emission wavelengths, standard curve, NPN concentration, and incubation time have been optimized and adapted to a microplate format, making it compatible with automated solutions that will be pursued in the near future to drive consistency and efficiency in our workflows. The specificity, accuracy, and precision of the assay have been demonstrated through a case study. Furthermore, NMR results provided additional insight into the change of the interaction dynamics between PS80 and NPN as the protein concentration increases. The results indicate minimal interaction between the protein and PS80 at lower concentration. However, when the concentration exceeds 75 mg/mL, there is a significant interaction between the protein and PS-80 micelle and monomer.

conclusionA high-throughput fluorometric assay has been developed for quantification of polysorbates in biopharmaceutical samples including in-process samples, drug substance and drug product. The assay reported herein could serve as a powerful analytical tool for polysorbate quantification and control, complementing the widely used liquid chromatography with charged aerosol detection method.

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Fluorescent DyesFluorometryHigh-Throughput Screening AssaysMicellesPolysorbates1-NaphthylamineBiological ProductsMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopySurface-Active Agents1-NaphthylamineBiological ProductsFluorescent DyesMicellesPolysorbatesSurface-Active Agentsanalytical target profile (ATP)fluorescence micelle assayhigh-throughputN-Phenyl-1-Naphthylamine (NPN)polysorbate quantification

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