MauriceFlex

ProteinSimple, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 090-158

ProteinSimple, part of Bio-Techne
MauriceFlex – icIEF, CE-SDS, & icIEF Fractionation

Automated cIEF & CE-SDS analysis, and cIEF fractionation

MauriceFlex combines protein charge isoform fractionation with imaged-capillary isoelectric focusing (icIEF) and CE-SDS analysis in one instrument, so that you can go beyond routine size and charge and conduct an in-depth analysis of your molecule at any stage without needing to rely on different instruments, methods, or expertise. Get compliant data with either Compass for iCE or Waters Empower software (fractionation not supported on Empower).

Purity, identity, heterogeneity, and charge variant fractionation

The potency, safety, and efficacy of your biotherapeutic can be impacted by certain charge variants present, therefore in-depth characterization is crucial. Now, instead of spending weeks or months on ion-exchange chromatography (IEX) based fractionation, detect charge variants of your protein, AND collect their fractions on the same instrument in the same day!
Maurice Flex saves time over IEX for protein fractionation

Spotlight on MauriceFlex

Read to see how MauriceFlex fractionation enables intact and peptide mapping analysis by LC-MS using a NIST mAb sample. You'll learn how:

  • High purity fractionation of charge variants can be obtained in a single day
  • A single fractionation run provides sufficient charge variant fractions for intact mass analysis
  • With enrichment from pooling fractions from multiple runs, charge variants can be analyzed with LC-MS peptide mapping
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    • Citations for MauriceFlex

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    Testimonials from your Peers for Imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE)

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    "Adding fractionation capabilities can really help in simplifying the workflow to assess peak identity, especially if paired with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry techniques. On top of this, the experience of working with the Bio-Techne family has been a pleasure so far and they helped us throughout our first work, beyond the training aspect of the installation."

    Streamlining Charge Variant Analysis with MauriceFlex

    Dr. Sara Carillo, Bioanalytical Research Lead, NIBRT

    "The short run times and easy sample preparation allowed for method development within a day or two. The versatility of the instrument allows the possibility of offering clients rapid alternatives to traditional ID and charge heterogeneity assays."

    Joan Kicks Her Method Development into High Gear with iCE3

    Joan Garrison, QC Method Transfer Scientist, Cook Pharmica

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    More Information About MauriceFlex

    How icIEF Fractionation Works

    • An applied electric field creates a pH gradient across the capillary inside the MauriceFlex cartridge
    • Proteins with different isoelectric points or pI values migrate along the capillary until they reach pH values matching their pI, leading to focusing and charge separation
    • For fractionation, the catholyte end of the capillary is brought in contact with ammonium acetate
      The applied voltage drives the acetate ions into the capillary from the catholyte end and the proton from the anolyte end
    • The displacement of hydroxide ions by acetate ions gradually changes the pH gradient along the capillary, mobilizing the previously focused proteins to move along the new pH gradient towards the cathodic end 
    • Proteins elute out of the capillary one by one while leaving urea and other impurities behind, giving you high-purity fractions you need for further analysis
    Charge variant fraction collection process on MauriceFlex is faster than IEX
    Feature cIEF CE-SDS PLUS Turbo CE-SDS cIEF Fractionation
    Minimum Sample Volume 50 µL 50 µL 100 µL 100 µL
    Sample Delivery Vacuum Electrokinetic Electrokinetic Vacuum
    Typical Separation Time 6–10 min (molecule-dependent) Reduced IgG: 25 min, Non-reduced IgG: 35 min Reduced IgG: 5.5 min Non-reduced IgG: 8 min 40 – 50 min (molecule-dependent)
    Detection Capability UV Absorbance at 280 nm
    Fluorescence: Ex 280 nm, Em 320– 450 nm     		UV Absorbance at 220 nm UV Absorbance at 220 nm Fluorescence: Ex 280 nm, Em 320-450nm
    Typical Voltage Pre-focusing: 1500 V, focusing: 3000 V Separation: 5750 V Separation: 4200 V Pre-focusing: 500 V and 1000 V
    Focusing: 1500 V
    Sample Injections per Cartridge 100 guaranteed, 200 maximum (max 25 batches) 100 guaranteed, 500 maximum (max 25 batches) 100 guaranteed (max 25 batches) Maximum 15 injections
    Maximum Sample Injections per Batch 100 48 96 1 (fractionation)
    4 (cIEF)
    pI/Size Range 2.85–10.45 10–270 kDa 10–270 kDa 3-10
    pI/Sizing CV 1% ≤2% <2% 1%
    CV for Peaks >10% Composition ≤5% (Intra-batch), ≤6% (Inter-batch) N/A N/A ≤10% (Inter-batch)
    Relative Migration Time CV N/A <1% for reduced IgG <5% N/A
    pI/Sizing Resolution 0.05 pI units (for wide range 3–10 ampholytes) ≥1.5 for NGHC/HC IgG Standard ≥1.0 for NGHC/HC IgG Standard N/A
    Dynamic Range 2 logs 2 logs 2 logs N/A
    Linearity >0.995 >0.995 >0.995 N/A
    Sensitivity (LOD) 0.7 µg/mL (Native fluorescence)
    3.0 µg / mL(Absorbance)
    (Values based on a monoclonal antibody)     		0.3 µg/mL (Value based on Internal Standard) 0.6 µg/mL (Value based on Internal Standard) N/A
    Sample Tray Options 96-well plates or 48 vials 96-well plates only
    Power 100 V–240 V (AC), 50/60 Hz, 500 W
    Voltage Range 0–6,500 V
    Temperature Control Range 4-25 °C 10-25 °C
    Dimensions 44cm H x 42cm W x 61cm D
    Weight 46 kg (100 lb)
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