1.Biopharmaceutical Analysis by HPLC: Practices and Challenges
Golshan MAHDI ; Ashkan ALAMDARY ; Hooman KAGHAZIAN ; Nayebali AHMADI ; Rajab MARDANI ; Alireza GHOLAMI
Chonnam Medical Journal 2025;61(1):19-31
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is an essential analytical technique in the biopharmaceutical industry, crucial for the separation, identification, and quantification of complex biological molecules such as monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins. It plays a vital role in assessing the purity, potency, and stability of biopharmaceutical products, which are critical for regulatory approval. HPLC offers high resolution and sensitivity, allowing for the detection of small quantities of compounds in complex samples. Its versatility is evident in various modes, including reversed-phase, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, and affinity chromatography. However, challenges remain, such as selecting the appropriate stationary phase, addressing peak overlapping and matrix interference, and optimizing operational parameters like flow rate and mobile phase composition. Standardization and method validation are essential for ensuring reproducibility, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in HPLC analyses. The need for reliable reference materials and calibration methods is also a significant challenge. Recent advancements in HPLC technology, including ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) and hybrid systems that integrate HPLC with mass spectrometry, are helping to overcome these challenges by enhancing sensitivity, resolution, and analysis speed. In summary, as biopharmaceutical products grow more complex, HPLC’s role will continue to evolve, highlighting the need for ongoing research and development to refine this critical analytical tool.
2.Biopharmaceutical Analysis by HPLC: Practices and Challenges
Golshan MAHDI ; Ashkan ALAMDARY ; Hooman KAGHAZIAN ; Nayebali AHMADI ; Rajab MARDANI ; Alireza GHOLAMI
Chonnam Medical Journal 2025;61(1):19-31
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is an essential analytical technique in the biopharmaceutical industry, crucial for the separation, identification, and quantification of complex biological molecules such as monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins. It plays a vital role in assessing the purity, potency, and stability of biopharmaceutical products, which are critical for regulatory approval. HPLC offers high resolution and sensitivity, allowing for the detection of small quantities of compounds in complex samples. Its versatility is evident in various modes, including reversed-phase, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, and affinity chromatography. However, challenges remain, such as selecting the appropriate stationary phase, addressing peak overlapping and matrix interference, and optimizing operational parameters like flow rate and mobile phase composition. Standardization and method validation are essential for ensuring reproducibility, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in HPLC analyses. The need for reliable reference materials and calibration methods is also a significant challenge. Recent advancements in HPLC technology, including ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) and hybrid systems that integrate HPLC with mass spectrometry, are helping to overcome these challenges by enhancing sensitivity, resolution, and analysis speed. In summary, as biopharmaceutical products grow more complex, HPLC’s role will continue to evolve, highlighting the need for ongoing research and development to refine this critical analytical tool.
3.Biopharmaceutical Analysis by HPLC: Practices and Challenges
Golshan MAHDI ; Ashkan ALAMDARY ; Hooman KAGHAZIAN ; Nayebali AHMADI ; Rajab MARDANI ; Alireza GHOLAMI
Chonnam Medical Journal 2025;61(1):19-31
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is an essential analytical technique in the biopharmaceutical industry, crucial for the separation, identification, and quantification of complex biological molecules such as monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins. It plays a vital role in assessing the purity, potency, and stability of biopharmaceutical products, which are critical for regulatory approval. HPLC offers high resolution and sensitivity, allowing for the detection of small quantities of compounds in complex samples. Its versatility is evident in various modes, including reversed-phase, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, and affinity chromatography. However, challenges remain, such as selecting the appropriate stationary phase, addressing peak overlapping and matrix interference, and optimizing operational parameters like flow rate and mobile phase composition. Standardization and method validation are essential for ensuring reproducibility, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in HPLC analyses. The need for reliable reference materials and calibration methods is also a significant challenge. Recent advancements in HPLC technology, including ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) and hybrid systems that integrate HPLC with mass spectrometry, are helping to overcome these challenges by enhancing sensitivity, resolution, and analysis speed. In summary, as biopharmaceutical products grow more complex, HPLC’s role will continue to evolve, highlighting the need for ongoing research and development to refine this critical analytical tool.
4.Oxidized Mannan: A Novel Adjuvant Candidate for Enhancing Immune Responses in Veterinary Rabies Vaccine
Rajab MARDANI ; Anahita BAHMANJE ; Yousef Cheraghi KAZERONI ; Fereydoon KHOSHROO ; Bahram ROSHANAIE ; Tahereh SADEGHCHE ; Kourosh PAJAIE ; Seyed Nezamedin HOSSEINI ; Delaram DOROUD ; Maryam SHAHALI
Chonnam Medical Journal 2025;61(2):84-89
Rabies continues to pose a serious public health threat worldwide, with vaccination being the most effective means of prevention. However, commercially available inactivated rabies vaccines often require multiple doses and lack potent adjuvants to enhance their efficacy. This study aimed to investigate the coupling of whole inactivated rabies virus to mannan under oxidizing conditions to improve immune responses against a standard rabies vaccine. We explored the conjugation of whole inactivated rabies virus with oxidized mannan (Rab-OxMan) to enhance immune responses. Mice were immunized intraperitoneally with 350 µg of the Rab-OxMan formulation on days 1 and 7. Two weeks after immunization, serum samples were collected to measure levels of IgG, IgM, and TNF- using ELISA. The vaccine’s potency was also evaluated using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) assay. Our findings showed a significant increase in IgG levels and a decrease in IgM levels in the Rab-OxMan group compared to the Alum-adjuvanted vaccine group (p<0.05). Additionally, TNF- levels were notably higher in the Rab-OxMan group (p<0.05). Statistical analysis revealed that IgG levels had the highest sensitivity and specificity, with a significant correlation between the measured variables. Importantly, the Rab-OxMan formulation provided 1.8 times greater protection in challenge tests compared to the alum-adjuvanted group. This study is the first to demonstrate that oxidized mannan can serve as a novel adjuvant for veterinary rabies vaccines. The results highlight significant improvements in the immunogenicity and efficacy of rabies vaccines, suggesting a promising strategy for enhancing rabies prevention and potentially reducing the incidence of this deadly disease.
5.Oxidized Mannan: A Novel Adjuvant Candidate for Enhancing Immune Responses in Veterinary Rabies Vaccine
Rajab MARDANI ; Anahita BAHMANJE ; Yousef Cheraghi KAZERONI ; Fereydoon KHOSHROO ; Bahram ROSHANAIE ; Tahereh SADEGHCHE ; Kourosh PAJAIE ; Seyed Nezamedin HOSSEINI ; Delaram DOROUD ; Maryam SHAHALI
Chonnam Medical Journal 2025;61(2):84-89
Rabies continues to pose a serious public health threat worldwide, with vaccination being the most effective means of prevention. However, commercially available inactivated rabies vaccines often require multiple doses and lack potent adjuvants to enhance their efficacy. This study aimed to investigate the coupling of whole inactivated rabies virus to mannan under oxidizing conditions to improve immune responses against a standard rabies vaccine. We explored the conjugation of whole inactivated rabies virus with oxidized mannan (Rab-OxMan) to enhance immune responses. Mice were immunized intraperitoneally with 350 µg of the Rab-OxMan formulation on days 1 and 7. Two weeks after immunization, serum samples were collected to measure levels of IgG, IgM, and TNF- using ELISA. The vaccine’s potency was also evaluated using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) assay. Our findings showed a significant increase in IgG levels and a decrease in IgM levels in the Rab-OxMan group compared to the Alum-adjuvanted vaccine group (p<0.05). Additionally, TNF- levels were notably higher in the Rab-OxMan group (p<0.05). Statistical analysis revealed that IgG levels had the highest sensitivity and specificity, with a significant correlation between the measured variables. Importantly, the Rab-OxMan formulation provided 1.8 times greater protection in challenge tests compared to the alum-adjuvanted group. This study is the first to demonstrate that oxidized mannan can serve as a novel adjuvant for veterinary rabies vaccines. The results highlight significant improvements in the immunogenicity and efficacy of rabies vaccines, suggesting a promising strategy for enhancing rabies prevention and potentially reducing the incidence of this deadly disease.
6.Oxidized Mannan: A Novel Adjuvant Candidate for Enhancing Immune Responses in Veterinary Rabies Vaccine
Rajab MARDANI ; Anahita BAHMANJE ; Yousef Cheraghi KAZERONI ; Fereydoon KHOSHROO ; Bahram ROSHANAIE ; Tahereh SADEGHCHE ; Kourosh PAJAIE ; Seyed Nezamedin HOSSEINI ; Delaram DOROUD ; Maryam SHAHALI
Chonnam Medical Journal 2025;61(2):84-89
Rabies continues to pose a serious public health threat worldwide, with vaccination being the most effective means of prevention. However, commercially available inactivated rabies vaccines often require multiple doses and lack potent adjuvants to enhance their efficacy. This study aimed to investigate the coupling of whole inactivated rabies virus to mannan under oxidizing conditions to improve immune responses against a standard rabies vaccine. We explored the conjugation of whole inactivated rabies virus with oxidized mannan (Rab-OxMan) to enhance immune responses. Mice were immunized intraperitoneally with 350 µg of the Rab-OxMan formulation on days 1 and 7. Two weeks after immunization, serum samples were collected to measure levels of IgG, IgM, and TNF- using ELISA. The vaccine’s potency was also evaluated using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) assay. Our findings showed a significant increase in IgG levels and a decrease in IgM levels in the Rab-OxMan group compared to the Alum-adjuvanted vaccine group (p<0.05). Additionally, TNF- levels were notably higher in the Rab-OxMan group (p<0.05). Statistical analysis revealed that IgG levels had the highest sensitivity and specificity, with a significant correlation between the measured variables. Importantly, the Rab-OxMan formulation provided 1.8 times greater protection in challenge tests compared to the alum-adjuvanted group. This study is the first to demonstrate that oxidized mannan can serve as a novel adjuvant for veterinary rabies vaccines. The results highlight significant improvements in the immunogenicity and efficacy of rabies vaccines, suggesting a promising strategy for enhancing rabies prevention and potentially reducing the incidence of this deadly disease.