Tips to improving the method of Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)

Tips to improving the method of Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)

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Product characterization is the essential foundation for successful biological drug development. Understanding the chemistry, structure, and biological activities ensures QC will measure critical product safety, purity, and potency attributes, as per ICH Q6B. In this white paper, we explore tips to improving the method of Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) which is often used to measure monomer/aggregate and fragment content of mAbs and ADCs.
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