BioPharma Finder 5.4: Comprehensive Biotherapeutic Characterization Software
BioPharma Finder 5.4 is Thermo Fisher Scientific’s purpose-built software solution for the characterization of biotherapeutics using high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) data from Orbitrap mass spectrometers. It streamlines data processing, curation, and reporting across multiple workflows in a connected environment .
Key Workflows and Features
Intact Protein Analysis
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Molecular Weight Determination: Rapid measurement of intact molecular weight for structural confirmation and characterization
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Confident Deconvolution: Superior algorithms for accurate deconvolution in both acidic and native conditions
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Sequence Matching: Target protein sequence matching to identify N-linked glycosylations and common modifications
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ADC Analysis: Antibody Drug Conjugate identification and Drug Antibody Ratio (DAR) determination using sliding window algorithm
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Batch Comparison: Compare multiple batches side-by-side
Peptide Mapping
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Sequence Validation: Novel MS2 prediction algorithm provides added confidence in amino acid sequence assignments
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PTM Characterization: Identify site-specific expected and unknown post-translational modifications with relative quantitation
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Disulfide Bond Mapping: Comprehensive analysis of disulfide linkages
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Error-Tolerant Searches: Detect unexpected modifications and sequence alterations
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De Novo Sequencing: Create searches for unknown components
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Low-Level Detection: Identify impurities and sequence variants
Multi-Attribute Method (MAM)
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CQA Monitoring: Characterize and quantify critical quality attributes using MS-based MAM
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GMP-Ready Workflows: Seamless transition from discovery peptide mapping to GMP environment monitoring
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Chromeleon Integration: Transfer workflows to Chromeleon CDS for compliant targeted quantitation and new peak detection
Top-Down Analysis
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Simple Sequencing: Intact protein molecule sequencing using ProSightBP core algorithm
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Multi-File Comparison: Compare multiple raw files with interactive fragmentation coverage maps
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Multiple Fragmentation Modes: Support for CID, HCD, ETD, EThcD, and UVPD

