<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. Analytical chemistry plays a key role in this area by providing methods and technologies capable of identifying and quantifying target compounds as well as unwanted impurities in a wide range of food matrices.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Watrex_Praha_Falsovani_potravin_a_jak_ho_odhali_analyticka_chemie_6912db5492.jpg" alt="Watrex: Food Adulteration and How It Is Revealed by Analytical Chemistry" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Watrex_Praha_Falsovani_potravin_a_jak_ho_odhali_analyticka_chemie_6912db5492.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="900"></p><h4><strong>The Role of Chromatography in Forensic Food Analysis</strong></h4><p>Chromatography, particularly liquid chromatography (HPLC), is one of the most effective analytical tools for separating complex mixtures of molecules. 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Food Adulteration and How It Is Revealed by Analytical Chemistry

<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. Reading extensively, critically evaluating one’s own work, and appreciating incremental progress are vital aspects of a sustainable research career.</p><p>Every successful experiment—no matter how small—represents meaningful progress and contributes to the broader goals of science and medicine.</p><h5><strong>Closing Remarks</strong></h5><p>The discussion highlights how interdisciplinary approaches combining chromatography, mass spectrometry, structural biology, and biochemistry are driving advances in malaria drug discovery. Through careful experimental design, analytical rigor, and collaborative teamwork, researchers can address complex biological challenges and contribute to global health solutions.</p><blockquote><p><strong>This text has been automatically transcribed from a video presentation using AI technology. It may contain inaccuracies and is not guaranteed to be 100% correct.</strong></p></blockquote><blockquote><h4><strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast</strong></h4><p>Dive into the frontiers of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation with host David Oliva. Each episode features candid conversations with leading researchers, industry innovators, and passionate scientists who are shaping the future of analytical chemistry. From decoding PFAS detection challenges to exploring the latest in AI-assisted liquid chromatography, this show uncovers practical workflows, sustainability breakthroughs, and the real-world impact of separation science. 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Affinity, Gel Filtration, Size Exclusion Chromatography: Repurposing Kinase Inhibitors for Malaria

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The Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague) is a leading scientific institution in the Czech Republic, recognized internationally. Its primary mission is basic research in the fields of chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, organic and material oriented chemistry, chemistry of natural compounds, biochemistry and molecular biology, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. 

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<p><strong>Obtain consistent, reliable results for the determination of disparate concentration ratios of ethanolamine and ammonium in diverse sample matrices using the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS15 Cation-Exchange Column. This is a medium-capacity carboxylate-functionalized cation-exchange column with crown ether moiety. The column has unique selectivity, and is the only carboxylic acid based cation column from Dionex in which ethanolamines elute before ammonium. Thus, it is the column of choice for samples with high ammonium to low ethanolamine ratios.</strong></p><p>The Dionex IonPac CS15 column can also separate disparate ratios of sodium and ammonium, however, the advanced Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS16 Cation Exchange column is recommended for this application.</p><h5><strong>Unique Selectivity for Ethanolamine and Ammonium in Complex Matrices</strong></h5><ul><li>Medium-capacity cation exchange column designed for the determination of trace levels of ethanolamine in high levels of ammonium in complex samples</li><li>Also ideal for the determination of trace-level sodium in amine-treated cooling waters with resolution of ammonium and sodium ratios up to 8,000:1</li><li>Determination of low level cations in matrices with high concentrations of potassium</li><li>Matrices include environmental waters; power plant waters treated with ammonium, morpholine or ethanolamine; chemical additives; chemical process solutions; scrubber solutions; plating baths; industrial solvents; and soil matrices</li><li>Maximum peak efficiencies at an optimized operating temperature of 40 ˚C</li><li>Compatible with organic solvents, excluding alcohols, to enhance analyte solubility, modify column selectivity, and facilitate effective column clean-up</li></ul><h5><strong>Multiple Formats Available for Application Flexibility</strong></h5><ul><li>4x250mm, 2x250mm analytical columns</li><li>4x50mm, 2x50mm guard columns</li><li>Longer 250mm columns facilitate higher resolution separations of more complex sample matrices</li><li>Smaller i.d. columns provide higher mass sensitivity, eluent and reagent conservation and lower operating costs</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>55% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 2800 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 4000 psi (275 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> Acidic Eluents, 0 to 100% Acetonitrile, Alcohols Should be Avoided</li><li><strong>Stationary phase:</strong> IonPac CS15</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Standard Bore</li><li><strong>Packing Material: </strong>Ethylvinylbenzene/Divinylbenzene</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS16 IC Columns

Resolve sodium and ammonium at ratios up to 20,000:1 with the IonPac CS16 column—ideal for complex matrices and adjacent cation analysis with high efficiency and low eluent use.

<p><strong>Determine disparate concentration ratios of adjacent eluting cations such as sodium and ammonium in diverse sample matrices using the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS16 Capillary, Analytical &amp; Guard Column. Sample matrices include environmental waters; power plant waters treated with ammonium, morpholine or ethanolamine; chemical additives; chemical process solutions; scrubber solutions; plating baths; and industrial solvents. The Dionex IonPac CS16 column is designed and recommended for use in most Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS15 column applications due to its larger linear working range.</strong></p><h5><strong>Superior Performance When Determining Disparate Ratios of Sodium and Ammonium</strong></h5><ul><li>Optimized for the determination of disparate concentration ratios of adjacent eluting cations such as sodium and ammonium in diverse sample matrices.</li><li>Determination of short-chained alkylamines and alkanolamines in the presence of lithium, sodium, ammonium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium in complex sample matrices.</li><li>Resolution of sodium and ammonium ratios up to 10,000:1 in less than 20 minutes using an isocratic acid eluent</li><li>Resolution of sodium and ammonium ratios up to 20,000:1 using a gradient methanesulfonic acid (MSA) eluent</li><li>High capacity column for improved sample loadability and peak resolution</li><li>Maximum peak efficiencies at an optimized operating temperature of 40˚C</li><li>Best carboxylate-functionalized column for samples with low pH</li><li>Compatible with organic solvents, excluding alcohols, to enhance analyte solubility, modify column selectivity, and facilitate effective column clean-up</li></ul><h5><strong>Reduce Operating Costs With Lower Eluent Requirements</strong></h5><p>The Dionex IonPac CS16 capillary column provides the same performance as the standard bore and microbore Dionex IonPac CS16 columns because it is packed with the same material. Operating costs are reduced because the capillary system operates at only 1% of the eluent flow rate of the standard bore system, requiring less eluent and producing less waste.</p><h5><strong>Multiple Formats Available for Application Flexibility</strong></h5><ul><li>5x250mm, 2x250mm analytical columns</li><li>5x50mm, 2x50mm guard columns</li><li>0.5x250mm capillary columnm, 0.5x50mm capillary guard column</li><li>Longer 250mm columns facilitate higher resolution separations of more complex sample matrices</li><li>Smaller i.d. columns provide higher mass sensitivity, eluent and reagent conservation and lower operating costs.</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>55% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 8400 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 4000 psi (275 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> Acidic Eluents, 0 to 100% HPLC Acetonitrile, Alcohols Should be Avoided</li><li><strong>Stationary phase:</strong> IonPac CS16</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Standard Bore</li><li><strong>Packing Material: </strong>Ethylvinylbenzene/Divinylbenzene</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS16-4μm and CS16-Fast-4μm IC Columns

Resolve ammonium and sodium at ratios up to 10,000:1 with CS16-4μm columns. Faster, high-resolution cation analysis without pretreatment—even in complex matrices.

<p><strong>Analyze disparate concentration ratios up to 10,000:1 of close-eluting cations such as ammonium and sodium using Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS16-4μm and CS16-Fast-4μm columns. Designed specifically for the analysis of cations at diverse concentration ratios, this high-capacity column combines the selectivity of the Dionex IonPac CS16 column with fast, high resolution separations. Compared to the Dionex IonPac CS16 column, the new Dionex IonPac CS16-4μm and CS16-Fast-4μm columns use smaller resin particles for more efficient separations resulting in faster run times, more accurate peak integration, and more reliable results.</strong></p><h5><strong>Highest Resolution Separation of Ammonium and Sodium at Disparate Concentration Ratios up to 10,000:1 in Diverse Matrices</strong></h5><ul><li>Recommended for trace-level ammonium in high concentrations of sodium without sample pretreatment</li><li>Recommended for trace-level sodium in high concentrations of ammonium without sample pretreatment</li><li>Use the 250 mm Dionex IonPac CS16-4μm for complex matrices</li><li>Use the 150 mm Dionex IonPac CS16-Fast-4μm for faster analyses in simple matrices.</li><li>Easily transfer applications from the Dionex IonPac CS16 column to the 4 μm columns due to the similar selectivity</li><li>High capacity facilitates injection of more concentrated samples without column overloading or peak broadening</li><li>Compatible with organic solvents, excluding alcohols, to enhance analyte solubility, modify column selectivity, and facilitate effective column clean-up</li></ul><h5><strong>Use with a High-Pressure IC System</strong></h5><p>Higher resolution is achieved through the use of smaller resin particles, which produce a column backpressure over 3000 psi at the standard flow rates. A high-pressure IC system, such as the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/410"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-6000+ HPIC™ system</strong></a>, is required to operate this column under standard conditions and take advantage of elevated flow rates and faster run times.</p><h6><strong>Reduce Operating Costs With Lower Eluent Requirements</strong></h6><p>The Dionex IonPac CS16-4μm capillary columns provide the same performance as the standard bore and microbore Dionex IonPac CS16-4μm columns because they are packed with the same material. Operating costs are reduced because the capillary system operates at only 1% of the eluent flow rate of the standard bore system, requiring less eluent and producing less waste.</p><h5><strong>Multiple Formats Available for Application Flexibility</strong></h5><ul><li>Dionex IonPac CS16-4μm: Available in 4 mm, 2 mm, and 0.4 mm formats</li><li>Dionex IonPac CS16-Fast-4μm: Available in 4 mm and 2 mm formats</li><li>Longer 250 mm columns facilitate higher resolution separations of more complex sample matrices</li><li>Shorter 150 mm columns provide faster analyses of simple matrices</li><li>Smaller i.d. columns provide higher mass sensitivity, eluent and reagent conservation and lower operating costs</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>55% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 3220 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 5000 psi (345 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> Acidic Eluents (pH 0 to 7), 0 to 100% Acetonitrile, 0 to 100% Acetone, Alcohols Should be Avoided</li><li><strong>Stationary phase:</strong> IonPac CS16-4μm</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Standard Bore</li><li><strong>Packing Material: </strong>Ethylvinylbenzene/Divinylbenzene</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS17 IC Columns

Obtain excellent selectivity and peak shapes for hydrophobic amines in complex matrices without solvent using the Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS17 column.

<p><strong>Obtain excellent selectivity and peak shapes for hydrophobic amines in complex matrices without solvent using the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS17 column. This medium-capacity, carboxylate-functionalized column is optimized for the gradient separation of hydrophobic and polyvalent amines using simple aqueous eluents and elevated temperatures (40°C). It is intended for analysis of power plant waters treated with ammonium, morpholine, or ethanolamine; chemical additives; chemical process solutions; scrubber solutions; plating baths; industrial solvents; and food samples.</strong></p><h5><strong>Gradient Separation of Common Cations and Small Polar Amines in Diverse Matrices</strong></h5><ul><li>Hydrophilic, low-capacity column optimized for gradient separation of polyvalent and hydrophobic amines–including alkanolamines and methylamines–in complex sample matrices</li><li>Separation of moderately hydrophobic amines, including biogenic amines, alkyldiamines, and polyamines.</li><li>Minimal baseline shift and enhanced analyte sensitivity</li><li>Improved peak shape for most Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS14, CS15, and CS16 column amine applications without the use of solvent</li><li>Optimized for simple acidic gradient applications</li><li>Compatibility with organic solvents to enhance analyte solubility, modify column selectivity, and facilitate effective column clean-up</li></ul><h5><strong>Multiple Formats Available for Application Flexibility</strong></h5><ul><li>4x250mm, 2x250mm analytical columns</li><li>4x50mm, 2x50mm guard columns</li><li>Longer 250mm columns facilitate higher resolution separations of more complex sample matrices</li><li>Smaller i.d. columns provide higher mass sensitivity, eluent and reagent conservation and lower operating costs.</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>55% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 1450 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 4000 psi (275 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> Acidic Eluents, 0 to 100% HPLC Solvents, Including Alcohols</li><li><strong>Stationary phase:</strong> IonPac CS17</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Standard Bore</li><li><strong>Packing Material: </strong>Ethylvinylbenzene/Divinylbenzene</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS18 IC Columns

Separate polar amines with the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS18 Cation-Exchange Column. 

<p><strong>Separate polar amines with the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS18 Cation-Exchange Column. This low-capacity, carboxylate-functionalized column is specifically optimized for the separation of common cations, small polar amines, and moderately hydrophobic and polyvalent anions using simple aqueous eluents and elevated temperatures. However, the newer Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS19 or Dionex IonPac CS19-4μm Cation Exchange Columns are the recommended columns for these applications.</strong></p><h5><strong>Cation and Amine Separations Using Suppressed and Non-suppressed Conductivity Detection</strong></h5><ul><li>Low-capacity column optimized for the isocratic and gradient separations of polar amines, moderately hydrophobic amines, and polyvalent cations</li><li>Can be used with suppressed and nonsuppressed conductivity detection</li><li>Nonsuppressed conductivity detection is recommended to extend calibration linearity for ammonium or weak bases</li><li>Can also be used for many of the nonsuppressed applications supported by the Dionex IonPac SCS-1 column but with much greater column stability</li><li>Optimized for simple acidic gradient separations with minimal baseline shift</li><li>Low capacity facilitates modest acid concentrations to elute polyvalent cations</li><li>Compatible with moderate amounts of organic solvents, excluding alcohols, to enhance analyte solubility, modify column selectivity, and facilitate effective column clean-up</li></ul><h5><strong>Formats Available for Application Flexibility</strong></h5><ul><li>2x250mm analytical columns</li><li>2x50mm guard columns</li><li>Longer 250mm columns facilitate higher resolution separations of more complex sample matrices</li><li>Smaller i.d. columns provide higher mass sensitivity, eluent and reagent conservation and lower operating costs</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>55% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 290 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 4000 psi (275 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> Acidic Eluents (pH 0 to 7), 0 to 20% HPLC Solvents, Alcohols Should be Avoided</li><li><strong>Stationary phase:</strong> IonPac CS18</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Microbore</li><li><strong>Packing Material: </strong>Ethylvinylbenzene/Divinylbenzene</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS19 IC Columns

Separate common inorganic cations, small polar amines and polyvalent amines using Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS19 IC Columns

<p><strong>Separate polar amines with the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS19 Cation-Exchange Column. This high-capacity, carboxylate-functionalized column is specifically optimized for the separation of common cations, small polar amines, and moderately hydrophobic and polyvalent cations using simple aqueous eluents and elevated temperatures. The column is ideal for analysis of power plant waters treated with ammonium, morpholine, or ethanolamine and can also be used to analyze chemical additives, chemical process solutions, scrubber solutions, personal care products, and food samples.</strong></p><h5><strong>Analyze Common Cations and Small Polar Amines in Diverse Matrices</strong></h5><ul><li>Simple gradient separation of small polar amines (including alkanolamines and methylamines), and moderately hydrophobic and polyvalent amines (including biogenic amines and alkyl diamines)</li><li>Optimized for simple acidic gradient separations with minimal baseline shift</li><li>High capacity facilitates the analysis of widely disparate peak pairs and high ionic strength matrices with less overloading of the column</li><li>Compatible with moderate amounts of organic solvents, excluding alcohols, to enhance analyte solubility, modify column selectivity, and facilitate effective column clean-up</li></ul><h5><strong>Multiple Formats Available for Application Flexibility</strong></h5><ul><li>4x250mm, 2x250mm analytical columns</li><li>4x50mm, 2x50mm guard columns</li><li>Longer 250mm columns facilitate higher resolution separations of more complex sample matrices</li><li>Smaller i.d. columns provide higher mass sensitivity, eluent and reagent conservation and lower operating costs</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>55% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 2410 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 3000 psi (207 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> Acidic Eluents (pH 0 to 7), 0 to 10% HPLC Solvents, Alcohols Should be Avoided</li><li><strong>Stationary phase:</strong> Super Macroporous Resin</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Standard Bore</li><li><strong>Packing Material: </strong>Ethylvinylbenzene/Divinylbenzene</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS19-4μm IC Columns

High-capacity ion-exchange column with 4 μm resin for highest resolution of cations and polar amines in complex samples. Enables fast, reliable separations and cost-effective operation with HPIC systems.

<p><strong>Attain the optimal combination of chromatographic speed and high resolution using the new Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS19-4μm Capillary, Analytical, &amp; Guard Column. This high-capacity, high-resolution carboxylate-functionalized column provides excellent resolution of common cations, small polar amines, and polyvalent amines in complex sample matrices such as power plant waters treated with ammonium, morpholine, or ethanolamine, chemical additives, chemical process solutions, scrubber solutions, personal care products, and food samples.</strong><br><strong>Compared to the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS19 column, this column uses smaller resin particles for more efficient separations resulting in more accurate peak integration and more reliable results.</strong></p><h5><strong>Highest Resolution Separation of Common Cations and Small Polar Amines in Diverse Matrices</strong></h5><ul><li>Highest resolution, through the use of smaller resin particles, of common cations and small polar amines in complex sample matrices</li><li>Higher peak efficiency and increased peak resolution for more consistent integration and more reliable results</li><li>Easily transfer applications from the Dionex IonPac CS19 column to the 4 μm column due to the similar selectivity</li><li>Simple gradient separation of small polar amines (including alkanolamines and methylamines), and moderately hydrophobic and polyvalent amines (including biogenic amines and alkyl diamines)</li><li>High capacity facilitates injection of more concentrated samples without column overloading or peak broadening</li><li>Compatible with moderate amounts of organic solvents, excluding alcohols, to enhance analyte solubility, modify column selectivity, and facilitate effective column clean-up</li></ul><h5><strong>Use With a High-Pressure IC System</strong></h5><p>Higher resolution is achieved through the use of smaller resin particles, which produce a column backpressure over 3000 psi at the standard flow rates. A high-pressure IC system, such as the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-5000+ HPIC™ or the Dionex ICS-4000 Capillary HPIC system is required to operate this column under standard conditions and take advantage of elevated flow rates and faster run times.</p><h5><strong>Reduce Operating Costs With Lower Eluent Requirements</strong></h5><p>The Dionex IonPac CS19-4μm capillary column provides the same performance as the standard bore and microbore Dionex IonPac CS19-4μm columns because it is packed with the same material. Operating costs are reduced because the capillary system operates at only 1% of the eluent flow rate of the standard bore system, requiring less eluent and producing less waste.</p><h5><strong>Multiple Formats Available for Application Flexibility</strong></h5><ul><li>4x250mm, 2x250mm analytical columns</li><li>4x50mm, 2x50mm guard columns</li><li>0.4x250mm capillary column, 0.4x50mm capillary guard column</li><li>Longer 250mm columns facilitate higher resolution separations of more complex sample matrices</li><li>Smaller i.d. columns provide higher mass sensitivity, eluent and reagent conservation and lower operating costs</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>55% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 2410 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 5000 psi (345 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> Acidic Eluents (pH 0 to 7), 10% HPLC Solvents, Alcohols Should be Avoided</li><li><strong>Stationary phase:</strong> IonPac CS19-4μm</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Standard Bore</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS20 IC Columns

Analyze inorganic cations and amines using the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS20 ion chromatography (IC) columns.

<p><strong>Analyze inorganic cations and amines using the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS20 ion chromatography (IC) columns. Designed to complement Dionex IonPac CS18 and Dionex IonPac CS19 columns, the Dionex IonPac CS20 columns provide a large separation window between monovalent and divalent cations. This allows most amines to elute after the alkali metals but before the alkaline earth metals, moving the amines away from matrix ions that would normally make quantitation difficult. Its selectivity makes the Dionex IonPac CS20 particularly useful for determining a variety of alkyl and alkanol amines.</strong></p><h5><strong>Superior performance in the separation of common inorganic cations and amines</strong></h5><ul><li>Use the high capacity Dionex IonPac CS20 to determine inorganic cations and amines including methylamines, ethylamines, ethanolamines, and alkanolamines in diverse sample matrices</li><li>Unique stationary phase functionalized with a combination of sulfonic, phosphonic, and carboxylic acid groups can tolerate acidic samples containing up to 100mM hydronium ion (pH 1) with minimum loss of performance</li><li>Operable over a wide temperature range (15-70°C) to facilitate method development and improve critical pair separations</li><li>Compatible with 100% organic solvents (acetonitrile and acetone) to enhance analyte solubility, modify column selectivity, and facilitate effective column clean-up</li></ul><h5><strong>Use with a high-pressure IC system</strong></h5><p>A high-pressure IC system, such as the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-5000+ HPIC™, Dionex Integrion™ HPIC system, or the Dionex ICS-4000 Capillary HPIC system is required to operate this column under standard conditions.</p><h5><strong>Reduce operating costs with lower eluent requirements</strong></h5><p>The Dionex IonPac CS20 capillary columns provide the same performance as the standard bore and microbore Dionex IonPac CS20 columns because they are packed with the same material. Operating costs are reduced because the capillary system operates at only 1% of the eluent flow rate of the standard bore system, requiring less eluent and producing less waste.</p><h5><strong>Multiple Formats Available</strong></h5><ul><li>4x250mm and 2x250mm analytical columns</li><li>4x50mm and 2x50mm analytical guard columns</li><li>0.4x250mm capillary columns</li><li>0.4x50mm capillary guard columns</li><li>Smaller i.d. columns provide higher mass sensitivity, conserve eluent and reagents, and reduce operating costs</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>55% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 3000 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 5000 psi (345 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> pH 0 to 7, 0 to 100% Organic HPLC Solvents, Alcohols Should be Avoided</li><li><strong>Stationary phase:</strong> Macroporous Resin</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Standard Bore</li><li><strong>Packing Material: </strong>Ethylvinylbenzene/Divinylbenzene</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific Dionex IonPac CS21-Fast-4μm IC Columns

Resolve quaternary amine cationic polar pesticides including chlormequat, mepiquat, paraquat, and diquat with the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS21-Fast-4μm column. 

<p><strong>Resolve quaternary amine cationic polar pesticides including chlormequat, mepiquat, paraquat, and diquat with the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ IonPac™ CS21-Fast-4μm column. The unique selectivity of the Dionex IonPac CS21-Fast-4μm column allows it to resolve trace amounts of cationic polar pesticides in high ionic strength matrices within approximately fifteen minutes using an electrolytically generated MSA gradient. Quaternary amines are eluted away from matrix cations, making the Dionex IonPac CS21-Fast-4μm column ideal for IC-MS/MS applications where matrix ions are diverted to waste.</strong></p><h5><strong>Superior Chromatographic Performance</strong></h5><ul><li>High capacity allows injection of complex matrices without overloading the column while maintaining excellent peak shapes for lower concentration analytes.</li><li>Quickly separate trace levels of the four major quaternary amine cationic polar pesticides chlormequat, mepiquat, paraquat, and diquat in high ionic strength matrices using an MSA gradient.</li><li>Separate other cationic pesticides of interest including diethanolamine, triethanolamine, N-N-dimethylhydrazine, trimethylsulfonium, morpholine, melamine, streptomycin, and nereistoxin.</li></ul><h5><strong>Specifically designed for IC-MS/MS applications</strong></h5><ul><li>Completely resolves paraquat and diquat, species with similar masses.</li><li>Available in microbore format that is compatible with MS flow rates.</li><li>Selectivity allows matrix ions to be diverted to waste which keeps the MS source cleaner.</li><li>Solvent compatible (up to 100% acetonitrile and 20% isopropyl alcohol).</li><li>Fast analysis of cationic polar pesticides in food, beverages, and environmental waters.</li></ul><h5><strong>Use with a High-Pressure IC system</strong></h5><p>A high-pressure IC system, such as the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/410"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-6000 HPIC system</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/408"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ Integrion™ HPIC system</strong></a> is required to operate this column under standard conditions.</p><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Crosslinking: </strong>80% DVB</li><li><strong>Column Capacity:</strong> 110 μeq</li><li><strong>For Use With (Application):</strong> Cation Exchange</li><li><strong>Max. Pressure:</strong> 5000 psi (345 bar)</li><li><strong>Solvent Compatibility:</strong> pH 0-7, HPLC solvents (100% acetonitrile and up to 20% isopropyl alcohol), primary and secondary alcohols should be avoided)</li><li><strong>Format:</strong> Microbore</li><li><strong>Packing Material:</strong> Ethylvinylbenzene/Divinylbenzene</li></ul>

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