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ArticleAntibodies (Basel, Switzerland)2026

The Multi-Attribute Method (MAM), An Advanced LC-MS Approach for Protein A Resin Performance and Lifecycle Evaluation.

Jingming Zhang, Matthew Larsen, Timothy Blanc, Babita S Parekh, Ming-Ching Hsieh

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Jingming ZhangAnalytical Sciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA.
Matthew LarsenTechnical Service/Manufacturing Service, Eli Lilly and the Company, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA.
Timothy BlancManufacturing Process Development, Eli Lilly and Company, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA.
Babita S ParekhAnalytical Sciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA.
Ming-Ching HsiehAnalytical Sciences, Eli Lilly and Company, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundProtein A resins are indispensable for monoclonal antibody (mAb) production, yet their condition and performance are traditionally assessed using indirect or qualitative methods. In this study, the multi-attribute method (MAM), previously applied to therapeutic protein characterization, is systematically adapted for the first time as a unified liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) platform for Protein A resin analysis.

methodFour Cytiva Protein A resins, MabSelect™, MabSelect SuRe™, MabSelect SuRe™ LX, and MabSelect™ PrismA, were evaluated by MAM for resin identity, Protein A ligand integrity, fouling by impurities, and cleaning performance.

resultsMAM enables resin-specific peptide fingerprinting and quantitative monitoring of Protein A ligand post-translational modifications (PTMs), including deamidation, isomerization, and fragmentation induced by repeated clean-in-place (CIP) cycles. Comparative analysis of virgin and used resins revealed ligand degradation and fouling despite engineered alkaline stability, with MabSelect™ showing the greatest susceptibility. Importantly, residual monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and host cell proteins (HCPs) were directly detected and quantified from the resin matrix, providing a molecular-level assessment of resin cleaning effectiveness not achievable with conventional approaches.

conclusionsThis work establishes MAM as a novel, sensitive, and comprehensive strategy for Protein A resin lifecycle management, delivering actionable insight for resin selection, cleaning optimization, and downstream process development.

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clean-in-place (CIP)host cell proteins (HCPs)liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS)multi-attribute method (MAM)peptide mappingpost-translational modifications (PTMs)Protein A resinsresin fouling

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