<p><strong>Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which the transcription of genetic information from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be initiated. The researchers focused on a specific class of molecules known as alarmones, which are found in cells across a wide range of organisms and whose levels often increase under conditions of cellular stress. The results were published in the prestigious scientific journal </strong><i><strong>Nature Chemical Biology</strong></i><strong>.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_bc2bfffa6c.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: Dr. Hana Cahová, head of the Chemical Biology of Nucleic Acids research group." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_bc2bfffa6c.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"></p><div><p>Molecules of ribonucleic acid can carry a variety of chemical modifications at one end, known as caps. In eukaryotic organisms, including human cells, the best-known cap plays an important role in RNA stability and in regulating its subsequent fate. In recent years, however, it has become clear that alternative, non-canonical RNA caps also exist, although their formation and the mechanisms by which they are attached to RNA remain only partially understood. These include alarmone caps, formed by dinucleoside polyphosphate molecules, that protect cellular RNA at moments when the cell is under threat.</p><p>In their study,<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cahova.group.uochb.cz/en"><strong>Dr. Hana Cahová</strong></a> and colleagues examined bacterial RNA polymerase and investigated how this enzyme can initiate transcription using dinucleoside polyphosphates (NpNs) instead of the standard RNA building blocks. For the first time, the scientists described, at the atomic level, how RNA bearing an alarmone cap can be generated directly at the initiation of gene transcription. They also observed that NpNs bind through a different type of base pairing than is typically observed.</p><p>The work was significantly shaped by <strong>Valentina Serianni from Hana Cahová’s team</strong>, who demonstrated the ability of dinucleoside polyphosphates to initiate gene transcription, and by <strong>Jana Škerlová</strong>, who focused on the structural analysis of RNA polymerase. Using cryogenic electron microscopy data, she showed how dinucleoside polyphosphate molecules bind within the active site of RNA polymerase – that is, the core of the enzyme where genetic information is transcribed. Together, their findings help to elucidate the processes that accompany the transcription of genetic information from DNA to RNA.</p><p>Hana Cahová adds: <i>“We’re describing something that truly occurs in cells and that we’re now able to observe directly at the level of individual molecules. This allows us to answer fundamental questions about cellular processes, such as how cells adapt to stress. RNA plays a central role in this, as it carries the cascade of information underlying any cellular response – for example, to threatening conditions caused by nutrient deprivation or temperature shock.”</i></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_2_0fe88ff9e9.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: Dr. Tomáš Kouba, head of the Cryogenic Electron Microscopy core facility." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_2_0fe88ff9e9.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"></p><div><p>Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) was central to the project. This part of the work was led by<strong> Dr. Tomáš Kouba</strong>, one of the authors of the study. <i>“Cryogenic electron microscopy allows us to freeze biological molecules in a state very close to their natural form and then determine their three-dimensional structure. This makes it possible to look directly into the active centers of enzymes and observe their function down to the atomic level,”</i> he explains.</p><p>Last year, IOCB Prague opened a new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cryoem.group.uochb.cz/en"><strong>cryo-EM center</strong></a><strong> </strong>that is unique within the Czech research environment. State-of-the-art cryogenic electron microscopes are housed in a specially designed building and enable the study of biological processes with exceptional structural precision.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_3_4d881e7a58.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: This work shows how NpnNs initiate bacterial transcription. Cryo-EM reveals how nucleobases pair with the template: one in canonical and one in reverse Watson–Crick mode, providing a structural basis for their function as non-canonical RNA caps." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_3_4d881e7a58.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1077"></p><blockquote><h4><strong>The Original article</strong></h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41589-025-02134-5"><strong>Molecular insight into 5′ RNA capping with Np<sub>n</sub>Ns by bacterial RNA polymerase</strong></a></h4><p>Valentina M. Serianni, Jana Škerlová, Anna Knopp Dubánková, Anton Škríba, Hana Šváchová, Tereza Vučková, Anatolij Filimoněnko, Milan Fábry, Pavlína Řezáčová, Tomáš Kouba &amp; Hana Cahova&nbsp;</p><p>Nat. Chem. Biol. 21 (2026)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-025-02134-5">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-025-02134-5</a></p><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>CC-BY 4.0</strong></a></h6></blockquote><h4><strong>Abstract</strong></h4><p>RNA capped with dinucleoside polyphosphates has been discovered in bacteria and eukaryotes only recently. The likely mechanism of this specific capping involves direct incorporation of dinucleoside polyphosphates by RNA polymerase as noncanonical initiating nucleotides. However, how these compounds bind into the active site of RNA polymerase during transcription initiation is unknown. Here, we explored transcription initiation in vitro, using a series of DNA templates in combination with dinucleoside polyphosphates and model RNA polymerase from <i>Thermus</i> <i>thermophilus</i>. We observed that the transcription start site can vary on the basis of the compatibility of the specific template and dinucleoside polyphosphate. Cryo-electron microscopy structures of transcription initiation complexes with dinucleoside polyphosphates revealed that both nucleobase moieties can pair with the DNA template. The first encoded nucleotide pairs in a canonical Watson–Crick manner, whereas the second nucleobase pairs noncanonically in a reverse Watson–Crick manner. Our work provides a structural explanation of how dinucleoside polyphosphates initiate RNA transcription.</p></div></div>

Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription

<p><strong>Food adulteration is a phenomenon with a long history that has gained increasing importance in recent years due to the globalization of food supply chains and strong economic pressures. Whether it involves diluting olive oil with cheaper oils, adding sugar to honey, or the hidden use of substitutes in protein supplements, the result is a loss of consumer trust and, in some cases, a potential risk to health. 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<p><strong>Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Subhoja Chakraborty from the University of Central Florida, whose cutting-edge research targets the global challenge of malaria drug resistance. Dr. Chakraborty shares her journey from structure-based drug design during her PhD to her recent collaborative work repurposing human kinase inhibitors as rapid, selective antimalarials against drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum strains.</strong></p><h4><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></h4><ul><li>How structure-guided approaches reveal potential drug targets, including cysteine proteases like falcipain-2, and kinases implicated in malaria's complex life cycle.</li><li>The power of repurposing kinase inhibitors originally developed for cancer and other diseases, focusing on compound 12, which blocks hemozoin formation and protein kinase 6—key steps in parasite survival.</li><li>Lab techniques such as affinity, gel filtration, and size exclusion chromatography for recombinant protein purification—and how troubleshooting is crucial for high-yield, stable complexes.</li><li>Advances in mass spectrometry for characterizing protein interactions, validating drug targets, and mapping molecular pathways pivotal to malaria therapeutics.</li><li>Tips and lessons for new researchers facing the challenges of sample preparation, complex protocols, and working as part of a collaborative team.</li></ul><p>Dr. Chakraborty’s insights bridge the gap between basic science and translational drug discovery, offering hope for more effective, targeted malaria treatments in a world where resistance to frontline therapies threatens millions.</p><h4><strong>Referenced Papers:</strong></h4><ul><li>"Plasmodium falciparum protein kinase 6 and hemozoin formation are inhibited by a type II human kinase inhibitor exhibiting antimalarial activity" (Cell Chemical Biology, 2025)</li><li>"New insights of falcipain 2 structure from Plasmodium falciparum 3D7 strain" (BBRC, 2022)</li><li>"Structure-Based Optimization of Protease−Inhibitor Interactions to Enhance Specificity of Human Stefin‑A against Falcipain‑2 from the Plasmodium falciparum 3D7 Strain" (Biochemistry, 2023)</li></ul><p>If you’re a student, scientist, or simply passionate about advances in infectious disease research, this episode offers actionable insights, inspiring advice, and a front-row seat to innovation in combating malaria.</p><h3><strong>Video Transcription</strong></h3><h4><strong>From Structural Biology to Drug Discovery: Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry in Malaria Research</strong></h4><h5><strong>Introduction</strong></h5><p>In this discussion, Subhoja shares insights into her research journey, focusing on malaria drug discovery and the role of modern analytical techniques in biological and biomedical research. The conversation is aimed primarily at undergraduate students and early-career researchers interested in chemistry, biotechnology, and life sciences.</p><h5><strong>Research Focus: Malaria Drug Discovery and Kinase Targets</strong></h5><p>Subhoja is currently involved in malaria drug discovery research at the University of Central Florida, where she has been working since beginning her postdoctoral position two years ago. Her earlier PhD research focused on structure-based drug design in malaria, using a combination of in silico approaches, recombinant protein expression, and X-ray crystallography to determine precise three-dimensional structures of target proteins and their inhibitors.</p><p>This structural perspective provided a foundation for her current work, which centers on drug discovery through compound screening and repurposing. A recent publication from her laboratory explores the use of repurposed mammalian CDK-like kinase inhibitors as potential antimalarial agents. While such kinase inhibitors are well known in cancer and cardiovascular research, their application to malaria targets represents a novel and promising approach.</p><p>Kinases are attractive drug targets because of their central role in cell signaling and growth pathways. By targeting specific kinases involved in different stages of the malaria parasite life cycle—whether asexual growth, gametocytogenesis, or differentiation—it may be possible to significantly inhibit parasite growth and progression.</p><h5><strong>Chromatography in Protein Expression and Purification Workflows</strong></h5><p>Chromatography plays a critical role throughout Subhoja’s research. Her experience spans from basic chromatography techniques during her early training to advanced protein purification workflows using affinity chromatography, gel filtration (size exclusion chromatography), and ion exchange chromatography.</p><p>Recombinant proteins are routinely purified using affinity resins such as nickel or cobalt, followed by further purification to remove contaminants. Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) enables compact, stepwise purification workflows suitable for producing proteins for in vitro assays.</p><p>A recurring challenge in this process is the expression of high-molecular-weight proteins, which often accumulate in insoluble fractions or inclusion bodies. Careful selection of expression vectors, host systems, and induction conditions is therefore essential to maximize yield and solubility.</p><h5><strong>Integrating Size Exclusion Chromatography into the Workflow</strong></h5><p>Size exclusion chromatography (SEC) is typically used after affinity purification to further improve protein purity. Following elution with imidazole or glutathione, desalting is required to prevent buffer components from interfering with downstream assays. This is often achieved using desalting columns such as G-25 or PD-10.</p><p>To remove lower-molecular-weight contaminants, finer SEC media—such as Superdex or Sephacryl columns—are employed. Concentration steps using molecular-weight cut-off filters are then applied to obtain the desired protein concentration for functional studies.</p><p>These iterative purification and troubleshooting steps are a routine part of protein biochemistry and reflect the importance of methodical optimization and careful validation.</p><h5><strong>The Role of Mass Spectrometry in Biomolecular Characterization</strong></h5><p>Mass spectrometry is a key analytical tool in Subhoja’s research pipeline, particularly for target identification and validation. In both malaria and cancer research, MS is used alongside chromatography, immunoprecipitation, and pull-down assays to study protein interactions and molecular recognition events.</p><p>Affinity-based mass spectrometry enables the identification of binding partners and interactors, whether studying proteins, long non-coding RNAs, or protein complexes. Techniques such as native MS, tandem affinity purification, and proximity labeling (e.g., TurboID-based workflows) provide deeper insights into molecular networks and signaling pathways.</p><p>These approaches are essential for understanding how candidate drug targets function within complex biological systems.</p><h5><strong>Sample Preparation Challenges in Biological Research</strong></h5><p>Sample preparation remains one of the most challenging aspects of biological experimentation. Whole-cell lysates contain proteases, nucleases, and other components that can rapidly degrade target molecules. Preventing degradation requires minimizing preparation time, maintaining low temperatures, and using appropriate inhibitor cocktails.</p><p>Reproducibility is also critical: biological experiments require multiple replicates, and variability is often unavoidable. Careful handling, protocol optimization, and continuous troubleshooting are essential to ensure reliable results, whether preparing samples for chromatography, mass spectrometry, sequencing, or immunoprecipitation.</p><h5><strong>Advances in Chromatography and MS for Malaria Research</strong></h5><p>Modern advances in chromatography and mass spectrometry significantly enhance malaria research by enabling precise target identification, quantification, and functional characterization. Drug discovery workflows begin with construct design and recombinant expression, followed by purification and interaction studies.</p><p>In malaria research, stage-specific parasite biology requires careful extraction and analysis of proteins from different life cycle stages. Tandem affinity MS, immunoprecipitation, and in vivo validation studies help confirm target relevance and therapeutic potential.</p><p>Recent work on repurposed kinase inhibitors has shown promising results, including inhibition of hemozoin formation—a key detoxification pathway for the malaria parasite—highlighting the potential of such compounds for further development.</p><h5><strong>Malaria, Drug Resistance, and Global Impact</strong></h5><p>Malaria remains a major global health burden, with over 600,000 deaths annually and widespread drug resistance complicating treatment. Artemisinin resistance, particularly associated with mutations in the K13 propeller domain, has driven the search for new targets and therapies.</p><p>During her PhD, Subhoja focused on falcipain-2, a cysteine protease involved in hemoglobin degradation within the parasite. This pathway is critical for parasite survival and has emerged as a promising drug target. Her work revealed that falcipain-2 operates within a larger protein complex responsible for hemoglobin processing and amino acid release.</p><p>Understanding these molecular mechanisms is essential for developing robust, stage-specific antimalarial strategies.</p><h5><strong>Advice for Early-Career Researchers</strong></h5><p>For researchers just starting out, Subhoja emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience. Working directly with cells, lysates, and analytical tools is essential for truly understanding experimental systems. Failure is an inherent part of research, and perseverance is key.</p><p>Motivation, teamwork, careful sample handling, and thorough preparation all contribute to long-term success. 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Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer

Maximize performance and flexibility to expand your experimental capabilities, allowing you to discover more, see more, quantify more, and deliver more confidence and greater insights with even more productivity.

<div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt8" comp-id="B2"><div><p><strong>Maximize performance and flexibility to expand your experimental capabilities, allowing you to discover more, see more, quantify more, and deliver more confidence and greater insights with even more productivity.</strong></p><p>Deliver on your objectives with performance to drive discovery and identification, plus receive the quantitative precision and accuracy you need to confidently scale up and achieve impact. With operational simplicity through intelligent data acquisition and processing, discover your fast track to confident results regardless of sample complexity, the depth of insights required or the presence of unknown compounds.</p><h4><strong>Application capabilities through instrument versatility</strong></h4><p>Maximize performance and flexibility to expand your experimental capabilities, allowing you to discover more, see more, quantify more, and deliver more confidence and greater insights with even more productivity.</p><ul><li><strong>Confident and comprehensive proteomic analyses</strong></li><li><strong>Translational proteomics: Scaling translational discoveries into reliable clinical applications</strong></li><li><strong>Comprehensive biotherapeutic characterization: Maximize biotherapeutic insights&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Intact native mass analysis: Maximize biotherapeutic insights&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Metabolomics workflows: One solution for all metabolics workflows&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Clinical research: Translate qualitative and quantitative assays into future clinical applications</strong></li><li><strong>Food/beverage and environmental analyses: Fast-track to results with confidence&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Exploris_240_Mass_Spectrometer_a4d2d7771c.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: a) Quantitative experimental design for the analysis of a control and three knockout (KO) strains. b) The orthogonality of the FAIMS Pro interface shows improved peptide coverage when using a range of different CVs. c) Intensity ranking across five orders of quantitative dynamic range for the peptide spectrum matches provided by Proteome Discoverer software. d) Quantitative ratios for each of the samples, highlighting the relative abundance of the KO proteins." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Exploris_240_Mass_Spectrometer_a4d2d7771c.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1000" height="543"></p><div><h4><strong>Key benefits of the Orbitrap Exploris 240 mass spectrometer</strong></h4></div><div><p>Delivering actionable insights faster than ever before by combining proven benefits of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap technology, with sub 1-ppm mass accuracy and high resolution, with intelligent data acquisition and processing.</p></div><h5><strong>Everyday experimental flexibility</strong></h5><p>Discover workhorse versatility from confident proteomic and small-molecule identification and quantitation to biopharmaceutical characterization and in-depth sample-profiling.</p><h5><strong>Faster path to confident insights</strong></h5><p>Delivering actionable insights faster than ever before by combining proven benefits of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap technology, such as sub 1-ppm mass accuracy and high resolution, with intelligent data acquisition and processing.</p><h5><strong>Reliable, robust, and maintainable</strong></h5><p>Meet an exceptional system every day, one with versatility and operational simplicity, but that doesn’t compromise robustness and reliability so you can be confident in its ability to perform on long-term studies.</p><h5><strong>Focus on driving results with faster setup</strong></h5><p>Fully integrated instrument control, setup, and data processing, helps you focus on delivering actionable results while single-system calibrations and pre-defined method templates drive productivity.</p><blockquote><h5><strong>Top reasons to choose Orbitrap Exploris 240 MS over Q-TOF instrumentation</strong></h5><p>Others claim to set new standards in proteomics. Is Protein ID without quantitation sufficient for shotgun proteomics to provide biological insights? Meet the Orbitrap Exploris 240 mass spectrometer – with leading quantitative performance, sensitivity and versatility, designed to meet your needs.</p><p>Trust us to deliver technology innovations that are foundations of reliable workflows and solutions, along with publishable and actionable results.</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/products-and-services/promotions/industrial/10-reasons-choose-orbitrap-exploris-over-qtof.html"><span><strong>Learn more</strong></span></a></li></ul></blockquote><h4><strong>Data Analysis with connectivity to drive productivity</strong></h4><p>From complex proteomic challenges, complete biotherapeutic characterization, or small-molecule discovery to everyday testing, data analysis is your gateway to accessing deeper insights into your high-quality MS and MS2 data. Despite the numerous workflows involved, there are flexible analysis tools for simple, confident interpretation of your data to streamline research and facilitate rapid decision making.</p><ul><li><strong>Flexibly identify and quantify proteins based on your workflow</strong></li><li><strong>Biopharmaceutical characterization with BioPharma Finder software</strong></li><li><strong>Streamline your small-molecule qualitative and quantitative assays</strong></li><li><strong>Small-molecule characterization with Compound Discoverer software</strong></li><li><strong>Complete screening and quantitation using Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software</strong></li><li><strong>Complete compliant control with Chromeleon CDS for MS</strong></li></ul></div></div>

Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 120 Mass Spectrometer

With its unique ability to provide consistently accurate data and a design made for operational simplicity, it sets the new standard in instrument productivity and ruggedness.

<p><strong>The proven Thermo Scientific Orbitrap technology in the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 120 mass spectrometer accelerates your route to qualitative and quantitative confidence for both method development and everyday testing purposes. With its unique ability to provide consistently accurate data and a design made for operational simplicity, it sets the new standard in instrument productivity and ruggedness.</strong></p><h4><strong>Key benefits of the Orbitrap Exploris 120 mass spectrometer&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Confidently perform high-throughput qualitative and quantitative analysis</strong></h5><p>Spend less time questioning your results with the unique ability of Orbitrap high-resolution, accurate-mass spectrometers (HRAM) to provide accurate results and reduce false positives or negatives. Confidently resolve ions of interest from interfering ions with high mass resolution up to 120,000 at m/z 200 for both method development and everyday testing analyses.</p><h5><strong>Keep your laboratory running seamlessly with the new standard in instrument ruggedness</strong></h5><p>Maximize return on your investment with capabilities that minimize downtime. Perform a single, stable calibration for the entire mass range from m/z 40-3000. With an improved scan rate up to 22 Hz, maximize your compound coverage with confidence. The ability to do both positive and negative mode switching ensures you analyze twice as many analytes in the same sample.</p><h5><strong>Focus on driving results with faster method set-up</strong></h5><p>Empower high-resolution MS users by giving them the ability to analyze samples using ready-to-run method templates. Minimize time spent on software training for Thermo Scientific MS users with a common software user interface for data acquisition.</p><h4><strong>How the Orbitrap Exploris 120 MS works</strong></h4><p>Discover how the Orbitrap Exploris 120 MS instrument enables you to prioritize your time on making critical decisions which impact the future of you or your client's organization. The latest instrument capabilities have been designed with the sole purpose of putting you on the fast path to accurate, reportable results. Leave the lab at the end of the day feeling productive and accomplished.</p><ul><li><strong>Uncover and quantify more suspect analytes</strong></li><li><strong>Sub-ppm mass accuracy as standard</strong></li><li><strong>System to system consistency</strong></li><li><strong>Robust performance</strong></li><li><strong>Maximize compound coverage with faster scan rates&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Analyze samples twice as fast with rapid polarity switching&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Intelligence-driven instrument setup, control and data acquisition&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Quantitation: Which scan modes do I use on the instrument?</strong></li><li><strong>Take a video tour&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><div><h4><strong>Data analysis software: Streamline small molecule qualitative and quantitative assays</strong></h4></div><div><p>Connecting small molecule unknown identification and characterization through to screening and quantitation doesn’t just stop at data acquisition across multiple platforms. Now that you have acquired comprehensive, high-quality MS and MS<sup>2</sup> data, you need to identify and characterize unknowns and transfer discovery knowledge through to every day testing.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Which_data_analysis_software_is_right_for_you_30a173dd7f.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Which data analysis software is right for you?" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Which_data_analysis_software_is_right_for_you_30a173dd7f.jpg 213w," sizes="100vw" width="1385" height="1016"></p><p>Our connected data processing software ecosystem streamlines interpretation of your high-confidence discovery data through powerful Thermo Scientific Compound Discoverer software with direct access to the world’s largest LC-MS<sup data-uw-styling-context="true">n</sup> reference spectral library, Thermo Scientific&nbsp;mzCloud, or through utilization of offline or proprietary libraries. These libraries act as your knowledge repository and allow direct transfer through to everyday screening and quantitation using Thermo Scientific&nbsp;TraceFinder software.</p><ul><li><strong>mzCloud Mass Spectral Library</strong></li><li><strong>Small molecule characterization with Compound Discoverer software</strong></li><li><strong>Complete screening and quantitation using TraceFinder software</strong></li><li><strong>Complete compliant control with Chromeleon CDS for MS</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>Common applications for Orbitrap Exploris 120 Mass Spectrometer</strong></h4><p>To perform method development and everyday testing with confidence, you need a liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) workflow solution that is relevant to your laboratory’s goals. The Orbitrap Exploris 120 MS instrument can be used for a variety of applications, including clinical research, environmental and food safety, forensic toxicology, and pharmaceutical analysis.</p><ul><li><strong>Clinical Research</strong></li><li><strong>Forensic Toxicology</strong></li><li><strong>Drug Screening and Confirmation</strong></li><li><strong>Environmental Emerging Contaminants</strong></li><li><strong>Pesticide Residues Analysis</strong></li><li><strong>Veterinary Drugs Residues Analysis</strong></li><li><strong>Pharmaceutical applications</strong></li></ul></div>

Thermo Scientific Q Exactive Plus Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap Mass Spectrometer

Thermo Scientific Q Exactive Plus Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap Mass Spectrometer confidently and routinely characterize, quantify, and confirm in a single analysis using a single mass spectrometer.

<p><strong>Take Quanfirmation™ to the next level. The Thermo Scientific™ Q Exactive™ Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap™ Mass Spectrometer introduced the revolutionary concept of Quanfirmation. The Q Exactive™ Plus Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap™ Mass Spectrometer takes Quanfirmation to the next level with increased performance and new options that enhance applications from confident DMPK qual/quan screening studies to characterization of intact monoclonal antibodies.</strong></p><h5><strong>Superior Quantitation</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Advanced quadrupole technology (AQT)</strong> improves precursor selection and transmission for more-accurate quantitation of low-abundance analytes in complex matrices</li><li><strong>Sophisticated data-independent acquisition (DIA)</strong> and parallel reaction monitoring (PRM) deliver reproducible quantitation with complete qualitative confidence</li><li>An <strong>advanced active beam guide (AABG) </strong>reduces noise and extends maintenance intervals</li></ul><h5><strong>Enhanced Analysis of Intact Proteins</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Optional intact protein mode</strong> provides superior trapping of large molecules for improved analysis of intact proteins and protein complexes</li><li><strong>Optional enhanced resolution </strong>ensures maximum ID confidence in top-down proteomics and lipidomics</li></ul><h5><strong>High-Confidence Results</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>HR/AM and full-scan capabilities </strong>capture all sample data, all of the time, enabling retrospective data analysis without need to re-run samples</li><li><strong>Resolving power up to 140,000 FWHM </strong>eliminates isobaric interferences, increasing confidence in results when analyzing samples in complex matrices</li><li><strong>Better than 1-ppm mass accuracy</strong> in full- and all-ion fragmentation (AIF) scan modes ensures confident compound identification</li><li><strong>Fast scanning at 12 Hz</strong> and spectral multiplexing suited to UHPLC applications</li><li><strong>Rapid polarity switching</strong> maximizes information obtained</li><li><strong>AIF and multiple dissociation techniques</strong> — in-source CID and HCD — aid in compound identification</li><li><strong>Mass range to 6000 m/z </strong>enhances detection of singly charged small molecules and biomolecules</li><li><strong>More than four orders of magnitude</strong> intrascan dynamic range, along with femtogram-level sensitivity, allow detection of trace-level and high-abundance compounds in the same scan</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ Q Exactive™ UHMR Hybrid Quadrupole Orbitrap™ Mass Spectrometer

Thermo Scientific Q Exactive UHMR Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap MS offers ultra-high mass range native MS with top-down capabilities, extreme sensitivity, and resolution up to 80,000 m/z.

<h3><strong>Go beyond what you thought possible with native mass spectrometry</strong></h3><p>The Thermo Scientific™ Q Exactive™ UHMR is the first hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap™ mass spectrometer designed specifically for ultra-high mass range (UHMR) native MS and top-down protein analysis. It combines exceptional sensitivity, ultra-high resolution at high m/z, and unique pseudo-MS³ capabilities, enabling detailed characterization of intact protein assemblies and complex biological systems.</p><h3>🔬 <strong>Breakthrough in Native Mass Spectrometry</strong></h3><p>Native mass spectrometry preserves the non-covalent structure and interactions of proteins and protein complexes, making it an indispensable tool for structural biology and biopharma. The Q Exactive UHMR system enables direct mass analysis of intact macromolecules, including membrane proteins, virus capsids, and ribosomal particles—with unrivaled detail.</p><ul><li><strong>Ultra-high mass range detection</strong> up to <strong>80,000 m/z</strong></li><li><strong>Native top-down analysis</strong> of protein complexes and assemblies</li><li><strong>High sensitivity</strong> for precious or low-abundance samples</li><li><strong>Resolve mass differences</strong> even in heterogeneous megaDalton assemblies</li></ul><h3>⚙️ <strong>Technological Innovations</strong></h3><p>The Q Exactive UHMR system integrates multiple hardware advancements to overcome the historical limitations of native MS:</p><ul><li><strong>In-source trapping</strong> for efficient desolvation and controlled dissociation</li><li><strong>Advanced quadrupole mass filter</strong> with selection up to <strong>25,000 m/z</strong></li><li><strong>Reduced RF frequencies</strong> across the ion path for better high-mass transmission</li><li><strong>Pseudo-MS³ capability</strong>: fragment large complexes into subunits, then sequence them in HCD cell</li></ul><h3>🧬 <strong>Applications and Capabilities</strong></h3><h4><strong>Confident characterization of complex biological systems:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Virus capsid analysis:</strong> Differentiation and sequencing of 3–4 MDa hepatitis B virus capsids</li><li><strong>Ribosome studies:</strong> Resolution of substoichiometric proteins in E. coli 70S particles</li><li><strong>Membrane proteins:</strong> Gentle liberation from micelles and native top-down sequencing (e.g., AmtB trimer)</li><li><strong>Chaperonin complexes:</strong> Native top-down analysis of GroEL tetradecamer</li></ul><h4><strong>Detect and resolve small differences in high-mass species:</strong></h4><ul><li>Post-translational modifications</li><li>Ligand binding</li><li>Protein truncations and isoforms</li></ul><h3>💡 <strong>Software for Confident Data Interpretation</strong></h3><p>Maximize the power of native MS with industry-leading software:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1837"><strong>BioPharma Finder™ Software</strong> </a>– For intact mass confirmation, top-down analysis, and PTM localization</li><li><strong>ProSightPC™ Software</strong> – Advanced top-down proteomics with integrated UniProt database search</li></ul><h3>🧪 <strong>Who Is It For?</strong></h3><p>Ideal for research groups and industry labs focused on:</p><ul><li>Structural biology</li><li>Biotherapeutic development</li><li>Native and top-down proteomics</li><li>Protein-ligand interaction studies</li></ul><h3>🧭 <strong>Summary of Key Features</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Mass range:</strong> Up to 80,000 m/z</li><li><strong>Quadrupole isolation:</strong> Up to 25,000 m/z</li><li><strong>Sensitivity:</strong> Orders of magnitude higher at high m/z</li><li><strong>Fragmentation:</strong> HCD, pseudo-MS<sup>3</sup> for native top-down</li><li><strong>In-source trapping:</strong> Yes, optimized for membrane protein assemblies</li><li><strong>Software:</strong> BioPharma Finder, ProSightPC</li><li><strong>Compatible analyses:</strong> Native MS, top-down, intact mass, charge detection</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Q_Exactive_UHMR_Hybrid_Quadrupole_Orbitrap_hmotnostni_spektrometr_a7f594a56d/Pragolab-Thermo-Q-Exactive-UHMR-Hybrid-Quadrupole-Orbitrap-hmotnostni-spektrometr.webp" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Q Exactive™ UHMR Hybrid Quadrupole Orbitrap™ Mass Spectrometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Q_Exactive_UHMR_Hybrid_Quadrupole_Orbitrap_hmotnostni_spektrometr_a7f594a56d/thumbnail_Pragolab-Thermo-Q-Exactive-UHMR-Hybrid-Quadrupole-Orbitrap-hmotnostni-spektrometr.webp 156w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="650"></p>

Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ IQ-X™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer

Know your unknown compounds with confidence, using intelligent mass spectrometry that combines ease-of-use with smart acquisition methods to deliver higher data certainty.

<p><strong>Designed to unravel complex chemical structures while delivering the highest versatility and comprehensive workflow support for unknown compound ID and small molecule analysis, the Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ IQ-X™ Tribrid™ mass spectrometer empowers you to collect more meaningful data.</strong></p><p>Combining <strong>industry-leading mass analyzer technology</strong> analysis with <strong>intelligent acquisition</strong>, <strong>intuitive software</strong> and <strong>remote, hands free calibration</strong>, discover a new level of <strong>improved confidence in structure elucidation</strong>, with <strong>on-the-fly identification of small molecules</strong> to reveal more chemical structures with ease.</p><p>The <strong>Orbitrap IQ-X Tribrid MS</strong> seamlessly integrates with <strong>industry-leading solutions</strong> to provide a <strong>complete workflow solution</strong>, including <strong>Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ Duo UHPLC Systems</strong>, <strong>Thermo Scientific™ FAIMS Pro Duo interface for differential ion mobility</strong>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1759"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Compound Discoverer™ data analysis software</strong></a>, and the <strong>most comprehensive spectral libraries</strong> available on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1764"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ mzCloud™</strong></a>, enabling an <strong>intelligent MSⁿ data acquisition strategy</strong> to easily conduct <strong>small molecule structural elucidation, identification, and characterization</strong>.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Orbitrap_IQ_X_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_1_a565298840/Pragolab-Thermo-Orbitrap-IQ-X-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr-1.webp" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ IQ-X™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Orbitrap_IQ_X_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_1_a565298840/thumbnail_Pragolab-Thermo-Orbitrap-IQ-X-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr-1.webp 238w," sizes="100vw" width="1447" height="949"></p><h5><strong>Other benefits of this mass spectrometry system include:</strong></h5><ul><li>A combination of the best of <strong>quadrupole</strong>, <strong>linear ion trap</strong> and <strong>Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ mass analyzer technology</strong> for acquisition of the <strong>richest MSⁿ data per sample</strong>.</li><li><strong>Spend more time on results, less time on instrument set-up</strong> with the new <strong>Auto-Ready ion source</strong> for <strong>remote, hands free calibration</strong>, combined with the <strong>Thermo Scientific™ EASY-IC™ (Internal Calibration)</strong> source to deliver <strong>superior mass accuracy</strong> in every scan, mass calibration can be <strong>fully automated</strong>, increasing productivity.</li><li><strong>Real-Time Library Search</strong> provides <strong>higher confidence small molecule analysis</strong> using <strong>on-the-fly spectral matching</strong> for <strong>decision-based triggering</strong> of MSⁿ scan events that increase certainty.</li><li><strong>Expanded </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1763"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ AcquireX workflow</strong></a><strong> capabilities</strong> provide <strong>easy and intelligent acquisitions</strong> to <strong>find more compounds</strong> by integrating independent experiments into an <strong>automated workflow</strong> for <strong>efficient and comprehensive sample and study characterization</strong>.</li><li><strong>Flexible fragmentation choices</strong> for <strong>structural determination</strong> of lipids, metabolites, and other small molecules utilizing <strong>Collision induced dissociation (CID)</strong>, <strong>Higher-energy collisional dissociation (HCD)</strong> and optional <strong>Ultraviolet Photodissociation (UVPD)</strong>.</li><li><strong>Improved unknown analysis</strong> and <strong>fine isotope detection</strong> with optional <strong>1,000,000 (1M) FWHM resolution at m/z 200</strong>.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Orbitrap_IQ_X_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_2_3b50aefc74/Pragolab-Thermo-Orbitrap-IQ-X-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr-2.webp" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ IQ-X™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Orbitrap_IQ_X_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_2_3b50aefc74/thumbnail_Pragolab-Thermo-Orbitrap-IQ-X-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr-2.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1880" height="822"></p><h3><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ IQ-X™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Dimensions (D x W x H):</strong> 30 x 50 x 28 in. (77 x 127 x 70 cm)</li><li><strong>Dynamic Range:</strong> &gt;5000 within a single scan</li><li><strong>Mass Accuracy:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Orbitrap mass accuracy:<ul><li>&lt;3 ppm RMS using external calibration</li><li>&lt;1 ppm RMS using internal calibration</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><strong>Polarity Switching:</strong> One Full Cycle in 1.1 sec</li><li><strong>Scan Rates:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>OTMSⁿ: </strong>Up to 40 Hz</li><li><strong>ITMSⁿ: </strong>Up to 45 Hz</li></ul></li><li><strong>Weight (Metric):</strong> 318 kg (700 lb.)</li><li><strong>Mass Range:</strong> Full MS Mass Range: 50 to 2000 m/z to MSⁿ Mass Range: 40 to 2000 m/z</li><li><strong>Max. Resolution:</strong> Up to 500,000 at m/z 200</li><li><strong>Resolution:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>7500 to 500,000 (FWHM) at m/z 200</li><li><strong>1M Option:</strong> up to 1,000,000 (FWHM) at m/z 200</li></ul></li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Orbitrap IQ-X Tribrid MS IC</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Eclipse™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer

With enhanced performance and usability, the Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid MS makes it easy to produce the high-quality data required to drive the right decisions, while expanding the breadth of your work and pushing your science beyond today’s discovery.

<p><strong>Introducing the Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Eclipse™ Tribrid™ mass spectrometer, our newest generation instrument designed with your most difficult analytical challenges in mind. With enhanced performance and usability, the Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid mass spectrometer makes it easy to produce the high-quality data required to drive the right decisions, while expanding the breadth of your work and pushing your science beyond today’s discovery.</strong></p><p>Obtain <strong>high confidence insights</strong> for very complex molecules with the <strong>Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Eclipse™ Tribrid™ mass spectrometer</strong>. It combines <strong>industry-leading versatility and usability</strong> with the <strong>exceptional performance</strong> afforded by its <strong>built-in intelligence</strong> and <strong>revolutionary Thermo Scientific™ Tribrid™ architecture</strong> to deliver an instrument designed to address the <strong>most difficult analytical challenges</strong>.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Orbitrap_Eclipse_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_1_622422d68a/Pragolab-Thermo-Orbitrap-Eclipse-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr-1.webp" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Eclipse™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Orbitrap_Eclipse_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_1_622422d68a/thumbnail_Pragolab-Thermo-Orbitrap-Eclipse-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr-1.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="596" height="310"></p><h5><strong>This newest Tribrid platform includes:</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Advanced Ion Management Technology (AIM+)</strong> with the new <strong>QR5 segmented quadrupole mass filter</strong></li><li><strong>Real-Time Search</strong></li><li><strong>Enhanced Vacuum Technology</strong></li><li>Optional <strong>Proton Transfer Charge Reduction (PTCR)</strong></li><li>Optional <strong>High Mass Range MSⁿ (HMRⁿ)</strong> mode</li></ul><h5><strong>Collectively, these features make this instrument uniquely suited for:</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Accurate and high-throughput full-proteome quantitation</strong></li><li><strong>Characterization of complex mixtures</strong> of protein or small molecule-based pharmaceuticals</li><li><strong>Deciphering higher-order protein structures</strong></li></ul><p>The <strong>Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid MS</strong> makes it easy to tackle these difficult analyses and collect the <strong>high-quality data required to drive the right decisions</strong>, <strong>pushing your science beyond today's discovery</strong>.</p><p>With its <strong>built-in intelligence and versatility</strong>, the Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid MS makes it easy to produce the <strong>high quality data required to drive the right decisions</strong>.</p><ul><li><strong>Exceptional precursor selectivity and sensitivity</strong> with the next generation quadrupole mass filter</li><li><strong>Unmatched depth and accuracy of TMT analysis</strong> with novel Real-Time Search</li><li><strong>High Mass Range MSⁿ (HMRⁿ)</strong> option for comprehensive analysis of native protein complexes</li><li><strong>Unique Proton Transfer Charge Reduction (PTCR)</strong> option for simplifying complex top-down spectra</li><li><strong>Full experimental flexibility</strong> with revolutionary instrument control</li><li><strong>A wide range of optional functionalities</strong> for unprecedented versatility</li><li><strong>Common user interface</strong> with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/401"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ 480</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=20&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=TSQ"><strong>TSQ™ triple quadrupole mass spectrometers</strong></a></li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Orbitrap_Eclipse_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_2_53ee609c22/Pragolab-Thermo-Orbitrap-Eclipse-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr-2.webp" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Eclipse™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Orbitrap_Eclipse_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_2_53ee609c22/thumbnail_Pragolab-Thermo-Orbitrap-Eclipse-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr-2.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1452" height="710"></p><h3><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Eclipse™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer </strong><span><strong>Specifications</strong></span></h3><ul><li><strong>Dimensions (D x W x H):</strong> 30 x 50 x 28 in. (77 x 127 x 70 cm)</li><li><strong>Dynamic Range:</strong> &gt;5000 with a single OTMS spectrum</li><li><strong>Mass Accuracy:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Orbitrap mass accuracy:<ul><li>&lt;3 ppm RMS using external calibration</li><li>&lt;1 ppm RMS using internal calibration</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><strong>Model:</strong> Tribrid MS</li><li><strong>Polarity Switching:</strong> One Full Cycle in &lt; 1.1 sec</li><li><strong>Scan Rates:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>OTMSⁿ: </strong>Up to 40 Hz</li><li><strong>ITMSⁿ: </strong>Up to 45 Hz</li></ul></li><li><strong>Weight (Metric):</strong> 180 kg (400 lb.)</li><li><strong>Mass Range:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>Standard mass range:</strong> 50 to 2000 m/z</li><li><strong>Mid mass range: </strong>200 to 6000 m/z</li><li><strong>Optomenal HMRⁿ mass range: </strong>500 to 8000 m/z</li></ul></li><li><strong>Max. Resolution:</strong> Up to 500,000 at m/z 200</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Orbitrap LC-MS</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid Mass Spectrometer

Be ready for tomorrow’s most challenging demands. Exceed experimental expectation with the MultiOmics, Structural Biology, and BioPharma Editions of the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Editions Tribrid Mass Spectrometer.

<p><strong>Exceed experimental expectation with the MultiOmics, Structural Biology, and BioPharma Editions of the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Editions Tribrid Mass Spectrometer.</strong></p><p><strong>With new capabilities for multiplexed quantitative proteomics, native protein characterization, and deep biopharmaceutical analyses, the three new Editions deliver ultimate experimental throughput, versatility, and ease-of-use for your specific needs.</strong></p><p>Detect and characterize the most difficult protein complexes and native samples without losing low <i>m/z</i> instrument performance and flexibility with the new Native MS option, including world class Orbitrap detection up to <i>m/z</i> 16,000 and ion isolation in the ion trap and quadrupole up to <i>m/z</i> 8,000, with isolation widths down to <i>m/z</i> 100 and <i>m/z</i> 5, respectively.</p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1937/796;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Ascend_Tribrid_hmotnostni_spektrometr_3_03576fcf9a/Thermo-Scientific-Orbitrap-Ascend-Tribrid-hmotnostni-spektrometr_3.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Key innovations for Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid Mass Spectrometer" width="1937" height="796"></figure><h3><strong>Orbitrap Ascend Editions Tribrid MS</strong></h3><div><ul><li><strong>Orbitrap Ascend MultiOmics Tribrid MS: </strong>Discover more from comprehensive metabolomics to proteomics.</li><li><strong>Orbitrap Ascend Structural Biology Tribrid MS:</strong> Take advantage of ultimate versatility for native protein characterization.</li><li><strong>Orbitrap Ascend BioPharma Tribrid MS: </strong>Successfully characterize your most complex biotherapeutics.</li></ul><div><h3><strong>Introducing the Orbitrap Ascend Editions Tribrid MS</strong></h3></div><div><div><div id="container-deb530bb93"><div><div><div id="container-fffbeb2334"><div><div><div id="text-1451003751"><p>Eliminate the guesswork from your purchase decision with the MultiOmics, BioPharma, and Structural Biology Editions of the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid Mass Spectrometer.&nbsp;Simplify your decisions and streamline your research with a tailored configuration for your unique application space.</p><p>Employ cutting edge native structural and biopharmaceutical analyses with multiple fragmentation and ion manipulation techniques. With the new Native MS option, detect protein complexes up to <i>m/z</i> 16,000 in the Orbitrap mass analyzer and isolate proteoforms&nbsp;up to <i>m/z</i> 8,000 with an isolation width as low as <i>m/z</i> 5 in the quadrupole.</p><p>Quantify more peptides, identify more proteins, confidently assign more labile-PTMs, and discover more previously undetectable protein complexes. Characterize proteoforms and modified compounds with more precision than ever before.&nbsp;</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><h3><strong>System highlights</strong></h3><h5><strong>Spend less time on instrument set-up and focus on your science</strong></h5><p>With the integrated Auto-Ready ion source, trigger on-demand or scheduled system calibrations remotely and without disruption to your LC-MS system.</p><h5><strong>Gain increased characterization from lipids to intact proteins to oligonucleotides with orthogonal fragmentation &nbsp;</strong></h5><p>The Orbitrap Ascend Editions mass spectrometers have multiple fragmentation techniques that provide complementary information.</p><ul><li>Standard collision-induced dissociation (CID) and higher-energy collisional dissociation (HCD) can be used for multiple analytes.</li><li>Optional electron transfer dissociation (ETD) increases coverage for proteins and glycopeptide experiments, and ultraviolet photodissociation (UVPD) benefits protein, oligonucleotide, and lipid analysis.</li></ul><h5><strong>Study the largest protein complexes using native MS techniques, all on the same system as bottom-up proteomics techniques</strong></h5><p>The Native MS option comprises the extension of the Orbitrap mass range to m/z 16,000, ion trap ion isolation up to 8,000 with MSn capabilities, and more sensitive and selective extended quadrupole isolation up to m/z 8,000. With the Native MS option, you can detect large protein complexes and characterize the subunits by multiple fragmentation techniques.</p><h5><strong>Environmentally friendly dry pumps decrease energy usage and maintenance</strong></h5><p>By changing the fore pumps from oil-based to a dry pump, we reduce the heat output by 22%. They also eliminate the production of oil vapors and the need for oil checks and changes, lowering maintenance.</p><p>The Orbitrap Ascend Editions mass spectrometers have also received the ACT label, the standard for determining the environmental impact of laboratory products to help labs make informed, sustainable purchasing decisions.</p><h5><strong>Software solutions for your application</strong></h5><p>Streamlined instrument control software across all next-generation Thermo Scientific platforms for ease-of-use through different systems. Edition-specific application templates are ready to use and built into the method editor so you can get meaningful results faster.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Ascend_Tribrid_Mass_Spectrometer_The_most_versatile_platform_for_deep_untargeted_and_accurate_targeted_metabolomics_336c0b833d.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid Mass Spectrometer - The most versatile platform for deep untargeted and accurate targeted metabolomics" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Ascend_Tribrid_Mass_Spectrometer_The_most_versatile_platform_for_deep_untargeted_and_accurate_targeted_metabolomics_336c0b833d.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2349" height="1165"></p><h4><strong>Orbitrap Ascend MultiOmics Tribrid MS</strong></h4><p>Benefit from experimental throughput, versatility, and ease-of-use. With industry leading capabilities, the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend MultiOmics Tribrid Mass Spectrometer delivers ultimate data quality. Quantify more samples at lower concentrations using intelligent acquisition and faster Real-Time Search.</p><h5><strong>Applications</strong></h5><ul><li>The most versatile platform for deep untargeted and accurate targeted metabolomics</li><li>The most versatile platform for deep untargeted and accurate targeted metabolomics</li><li>The most versatile platform for deep untargeted and accurate targeted metabolomics</li><li>The most versatile platform for deep untargeted and accurate targeted metabolomics</li><li>The most versatile platform for deep untargeted and accurate targeted metabolomics</li><li>Lipidomics experiments benefit from AqcuireX software and alternative fragmentation capabilities</li></ul><h4><strong>Orbitrap Ascend Structural Biology Tribrid MS</strong></h4><div><div id="container-26e6c6fa34"><div><div><div id="text-872767366"><p>Be prepared for tomorrow's challenges in structural analysis with this powerful solution. Achieve greater coverage and explore different ion manipulation options with an expanded <i>m/z</i> range and multiple fragmentation options.</p><ul><li>Characterize complex molecules (Native MS option) with a recommended mass range up to <i>m/z</i> 16,000 and an extended quadrupole isolation range of up to <i>m/z</i> 8,000.</li><li>Take advantage of multiple fragmentation options (ETD, EThcD, UVPD) and Proton-Transfer Charge Reduction to achieve comprehensive sequence coverage of your protein target.</li></ul><h5><strong>Applications</strong></h5><ul><li>Native MS option facilitates the identification of membrane proteins by top-down MS&nbsp;</li><li>Utilizing PTCR for complex mixture analysis enables more identification across the <i>m/z</i> range &nbsp;</li><li>Crosslinking experimentation is aided by Real-Time Library Search available on the Orbitrap Ascend Structural Biology MS&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Comprehensive disulfide bond mapping analysis using FAIMS and EThcD</li><li>Characterize larger proteoforms by top-down proteomics</li><li>Characterize larger proteoforms by top-down proteomics</li><li>Native MS option extends ion detection of large protein complexes</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Ascend_Tribrid_Mass_Spectrometer_Lipidomics_experiments_benefit_from_Aqcuire_X_software_and_alternative_fragmentation_capabilities_da54862143.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid Mass Spectrometer - Lipidomics experiments benefit from AqcuireX software and alternative fragmentation capabilities" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Ascend_Tribrid_Mass_Spectrometer_Lipidomics_experiments_benefit_from_Aqcuire_X_software_and_alternative_fragmentation_capabilities_da54862143.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="3257" height="850"></p><h4><strong>Orbitrap Ascend BioPharma Tribrid MS</strong></h4></div></div></div></div></div><p>Elevate your analytical capabilities and successfully characterize your most complex products from peptides to native protein characterization with the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Ascend BioPharma Tribrid Mass Spectrometer.&nbsp; Achieve greater coverage for oligonucleotide sequences and analyze even the largest and most complex molecules.</p><ul><li>Recommended alternate fragmentation techniques enable detailed structural elucidation.</li><li>Automated Auto-Ready ion source and application-specific pre-built method templates streamline instrument setup.</li></ul><h5><strong>Applications</strong></h5><ul><li>Comprehensive native analysis of complex therapeutic proteins using Native MS option and PTCR</li><li>Comprehensively characterize antibody-drug conjugates combining orthogonal fragmentation techniques</li><li>Enhanced speed and sensitivity for high sequence coverage and low abundant PTM identifications in peptide mapping experiments</li><li>Improved sensitivity allows highly confident identification of ppb Host Cell Proteins at analytical flow rates</li><li>Characterize intact sgRNA up to 100 base pairs using low-q CID fragmentation</li><li>Unparalleled characterization of low-abundant modifications in oligonucleotides</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometer

A new horizon for single-cell, quantitative, and translational proteomics.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt1" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>Looking to unlock additional insights into biology and disease mechanisms? With faster throughput, deeper coverage, higher sensitivity, and accurate and precise quantitation; the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometer enables you to dramatically expand the scale and scope of your experiments.</strong></p><p>See how it sets a new standard for mass spectrometry performance and redefines what is possible for discovery and translational research to help you rapidly and comprehensively capture the dynamic, temporal, and spatial complexity of biology.</p><h3><strong>Key benefits</strong></h3><h4><strong>Faster throughput</strong></h4><p>Achieve faster throughput with a high throughput injection-to-injection cycle of just 8 minutes.</p><ul><li>Analyze one sample in only 8 minutes</li><li>In one day, analyze over 1.4 million protein groups from 180 samples</li></ul><h4><strong>Deeper coverage</strong></h4><p>The near whole-proteome coverage of these methods reduces the chances of missing out on important proteins of interest.</p><ul><li>See more in less time or spend more time and go even deeper</li><li>Double the depth and quadruple the throughput for phosphoproteomics</li></ul><h4><strong>Higher sensitivity</strong></h4><p>The high dynamic range of the proteome necessitates the measurement of not only high abundance proteins, but also proteins with just a few copies.</p><ul><li>Deeper coverage from single cells at faster throughput</li><li>1 ng HeLa DIA/18 min (80 SPD)</li></ul><h4><strong>Accurate and precise quantitation</strong></h4><p>Biological changes are quantitative in nature, requiring accurate and precise measurements to determine statistically significant biomarkers.</p><ul><li>Accurate and precise quantitation of three-proteome mixtures</li><li>The Orbitrap Astral mass spectrometer enables accurate and precise quantitation with 88% of identified proteins having 20% CV or less and 75% having 10% CV or less</li></ul><p><img style="aspect-ratio:1224/513;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Konstrukce_hmotnostniho_spektrometru_Thermo_Orbitrap_Astral_e38e10580c/Pragolab-Konstrukce-hmotnostniho-spektrometru-Thermo-Orbitrap-Astral.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometer" width="1224" height="513"></p><h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer.html"><strong>An overview</strong></a><strong> of the Orbitrap Astral MS from Alexander Makarov, Ph.D.</strong></h3><p>The new Astral analyzer builds on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s proven Orbitrap mass spectrometry platform with novel technology to deliver up to two times deeper proteome coverage and up to four times more throughput compared to current mass spectrometers.</p><p>Alexander Makarov, Ph.D., Director Global Research LSMS, Thermo Fisher Scientific, claims the Astral analyzer represents a new class of high-resolution accurate-mass analyzers with a unique performance envelope.</p><p>"The introduction of the Astral analyzer represents a starting point in the future evolution of its technology to new frontiers of performance," said Makarov.</p><h3><strong>What customers are saying</strong></h3><h4><strong>A New Standard for Data-Independent Acquisition</strong></h4><p>Learn how the Orbitrap Astral mass spectrometer will enable precision medicine at scale with revolutionary new DIA methods for plasma proteomics.</p><p>The future of proteomics lies in the accurate and precise measurement of thousands of proteins across thousands of samples. Data-independent Acquisition (DIA) facilitates deep proteome coverage with high quantitative accuracy and precision using label-free quantitation (LFQ) due to the unbiased and reproducible nature of mass spectrometry measurements.</p><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer/why-orbitrap-astral.html?videoId=6331001711112">Mike MacCoss, Ph.D.</a>, Professor, Department of Genome Sciences, University of Washington</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer/why-orbitrap-astral.html?videoId=6331014977112">Jennifer Van Eyk, Ph.D.</a>, Director, Basic Science Research, Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center Director, Advanced Clinical Biosystem Institute Center, Cedars-Sinai</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer/why-orbitrap-astral.html?videoId=6331000425112">Jesper Olsen, Ph.D.</a>, Deputy Center Director, Professor, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer/why-orbitrap-astral.html?videoId=6331001022112">Qing Yu</a>, Research Associate at Harvard Medical School</li></ul></div></div></div><h4><strong>The Era of Single-Cell Proteomics Has Arrived</strong></h4><p>Single cell proteomics can determine the dynamic nature of the proteome across cell types in both time and space. The increased resolution that is gained by measuring single cells instead of bulk samples provides a deeper insight into disease mechanisms and fundamental biological processes to unravel the complexity of biology. Learn how the Orbitrap Astral mass spectrometer opens a new horizon for single-cell proteomics by empowering higher throughput and deeper coverage without sacrificing quantitative accuracy and precision.</p><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="B1"><div><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer/why-orbitrap-astral.html?videoId=6331010858112">Erwin Schoof, Ph.D.</a>, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Section for Protein Science and Biotherapeutics, Cell Diversity Lab, Technical University of Denmark</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer/why-orbitrap-astral.html?videoId=6331001916112">Joshua Coon, Ph.D.</a>, Professor of Biomolecular Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer/why-orbitrap-astral.html?videoId=6331012816112">Nikolai Slavov, Ph.D.</a>, Founding Director of Parallel Squared Technology Institute and Professor at Northeastern University</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms/lc-ms-systems/orbitrap-lc-ms/orbitrap-astral-mass-spectrometer/why-orbitrap-astral.html?videoId=6331016836112">Sophia Steigerwald, Ph.D.</a>, Student at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry</li></ul></div></div></div><h3><strong>How it works</strong></h3><p>The Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometer combines three mass analyzers: a quadrupole mass analyzer for high selectivity and high ion transmission; an Orbitrap mass analyzer for high dynamic range and high-resolution measurements; and a novel Astral analyzer for fast and sensitive measurements. The front end, from the ion source up to the segmented quadrupole mass filter, is designed to maximize instrument sensitivity and robustness. Ions are trapped and concentrated in the ion routing multipole, which facilitates the transfer of ions to either of the high-resolution accurate-mass (HRAM) analyzers. Synchronization of ion transfer and processing throughout the instrument enables the parallel handling of five separate ion packets simultaneously. This synchronization enables each mass analyzer to be used in combination to optimize performance and experimental flexibility.</p><p>The Orbitrap analyzer is ideally suited for the acquisition of high dynamic range HRAM MS and MS<sup>2</sup> spectra, including an optional Biopharma mode to extend the mass range up to <i>m/z</i> 8,000. The Astral Mass Analyzer delivers high acquisition rates up to 200 Hz, single ion detection sensitivity, and high dynamic range HRAM SIM and MS<sup>2</sup> measurements that are fully synchronized with parallel Orbitrap analyzer operation. Due to this synchronization the Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometer excels at many data acquisition strategies including High Resolution Data-Independent Acquisition (HR-DIA) and data-dependent acquisition (DDA). These acquisition strategies combined with the high resolution and dynamic range of the Orbitrap and Astral analyzers enable accurate and precise quantitation using either Label-Free Quantitation (LFQ) or multiplexing with Tandem Mass Tag (TMT)-labeled peptides.</p></div></div></div><p class="cke-user_style-important"><strong>A 3D tour of the instrument can be found </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/cz/en/home/virtual/orbitrap-astral-ms-3d-tour.html"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>

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