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Comparing Charge Variants: Innovator vs Biosimilar Using the MauriceFlex System & Mass Spectrometry

Application Notes

This app note compares the charge heterogeneity analysis and characterization of a bispecific antibody and a research-grade biosimilar. You will find out how:

  • Charge heterogeneity of the innovator and a research-grade biosimilar of Mosunetuzumab was analyzed with the MauriceFlex system.​ 
  • Fractions of 5 charge variants were collected successfully with high purity (≥80%) for both innovator and biosimilar on MauriceFlex system. For each molecule, samples from 5 fractionation runs were pooled and concentrated for subunit mass analysis​. 

 FabRICATOR® digestion of fractions combined with LC-MS analysis highlighted critical differences between the innovator and biosimilar molecules.​ 

This application note presents an effective method for characterizing charge variants in a therapeutic bispecific antibody (BsAb) and a research-grade biosimilar.