In the rapidly evolving field of biopharmaceutical research and development, understanding the interactions between drugs and various surfaces is crucial. QSense QCM-D technology is a powerful method for analyzing these interactions, providing insights that can help mitigate potential challenges during drug manufacturing, storage, and administration. Here, we highlight the top five QSense sensors that are particularly valuable for biopharmaceutical development, with a focus on pre-filled syringes and IV bags.
QSense QCM-D technology offers a robust, label-free method for analyzing molecular interactions at surfaces and interfaces. By providing time-resolved measurements, it enables a detailed assessment of surface adsorption and desorption dynamics, as well as structural changes in adsorbed layers. This capability is particularly valuable for evaluating the stability and material compatibility of biopharmaceuticals. Early screening for surface-induced instabilities using QSense QCM-D can help reduce the risk of late-stage failures in the development process.
One of the key strengths of the QCM-D technology is its flexibility in measurement conditions and sensor materials, enabling the analysis of a vast range of molecular interactions. This versatility is particularly beneficial in biopharmaceutical development, where it can be used to study drug interactions with various materials encountered throughout manufacturing, storage, and administration.
Here we highlight five sensors that are relevant for biopharmaceutical R&D. These sensors represent materials commonly used in plastic packaging, glass containers, pre-filled syringes, and IV bags, enabling analysis of drug-surface interactions and interactions between antibodies and excipients.
QSense QCM-D is a versatile technology that, when paired with the appropriate sensors, can provide detailed insights into molecule-surface interactions of interest in different areas, for example, biopharmaceutical R&D. The sensors here highlighted —stainless steel, borosilicate glass, PDMS, polyethylene, and COP—can, for example, facilitate the study of interactions between biopharmaceuticals and materials used in pre-filled syringes and IV bags. This enables researchers to better understand and address potential challenges early in the biopharmaceutical development process, reducing the risk of late-stage failures.
Download the list below to see the full range of QSense sensor materials available for biopharmaceutical research and development.
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Mahrad is the Technical Product Manager for QSense Sensors at Biolin Scientific. He holds a Master of Science in Advanced Materials with a business approach from Aalto University and the Technical University of Darmstadt. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering. Before joining Biolin Scientific, Mahrad spent several years in academia, focusing on the development of nanomaterials for mimicking extracellular vesicles as biosensors. He began his career at Biolin Scientific as a Product Specialist for the Attension product line before transitioning to his current role as the Technical Product Manager for the sensor team.