In closed communities such as the Amish in North America, rare genetic disorders occur more frequently. In children from this community, a condition has been described that affects the development of the nervous system and manifests, for example, as muscle weakness or epileptic seizures. The disorder is linked to a small change in a single protein, but for a long time it was unclear which cellular process this change disrupts. This question has now been answered by researchers from CEITEC Masaryk University, who show that the disease is caused by a disruption of a key mechanism required for the proper processing of genetic information in the cell.Every cell must first transcribe genetic information and then modify it before it can be used. From the original “working transcript,” unnecessary parts are removed and the remaining pieces are precisely joined together. This process, known as RNA splicing, consists of many consecutive steps and is tightly regulated. If the process does not proceed correctly or stops at any point, the cell cannot properly convert the copied genetic information into a usable form and therefore cannot function as it should.Researchers from CEITEC Masaryk University have now described one of the key steps in this process – a specific signal inside the cell. This signal acts as a checkpoint: only once it is fulfilled, the entire mechanism is activated and the process can continue.“We showed that during RNA splicing, a chemical modification of the protein SF3B1 is required at a precisely timed step. This modification allows another protein, SNIP1, to bind. If this signal is not transmitted correctly, the cell cannot proceed with the splicing process,” explains first author <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceitec.eu/pavla-gajduskova-ph-d/u26136?page=publication">Pavla Gajdušková</a>.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Vzacna_geneticka_porucha_z_amisske_komunity_pomohla_potvrdit_klicovy_mechanismus_v_bunce_4_79e003984a.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: A Rare Genetic Disorder in the Amish Community Helped Confirm a Key Cellular Mechanism: Pavla Gajdušková" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Vzacna_geneticka_porucha_z_amisske_komunity_pomohla_potvrdit_klicovy_mechanismus_v_bunce_4_79e003984a.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067">This is where the research connects to patients in the Amish community. In affected children, a small genetic change in the SNIP1 protein disrupts its ability to respond properly to the signal mediated by the modified SF3B1 protein, making RNA splicing less efficient than in healthy individuals. As a result, errors occur during RNA splicing that the cell cannot correct, impairing its function – especially in the nervous system.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Vzacna_geneticka_porucha_z_amisske_komunity_pomohla_potvrdit_klicovy_mechanismus_v_bunce_44a7e2ef17.jpg" alt="CEITEC/Blažek Lab: A Rare Genetic Disorder in the Amish Community Helped Confirm a Key Cellular Mechanism: Interaction between SF3B1 and SNIP1 proteins." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Vzacna_geneticka_porucha_z_amisske_komunity_pomohla_potvrdit_klicovy_mechanismus_v_bunce_44a7e2ef17.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Vzacna_geneticka_porucha_z_amisske_komunity_pomohla_potvrdit_klicovy_mechanismus_v_bunce_2_85826d711e.jpg" alt="CEITEC/Blažek Lab: A Rare Genetic Disorder in the Amish Community Helped Confirm a Key Cellular Mechanism: The effect of mutations in SNIP1 on cell proliferation." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Vzacna_geneticka_porucha_z_amisske_komunity_pomohla_potvrdit_klicovy_mechanismus_v_bunce_2_85826d711e.jpg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067">The researchers were thus able to clarify the cause of this rare neurodevelopmental disorder. “Additionally, the cause of this disease also confirms the correctness of the checkpoint we described. It shows that even a small change in one of the proteins involved can disrupt the RNA splicing mechanism on which the cell depends,” adds group leader <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceitec.eu/dalibor-blazek-ph-d/u25918">Dalibor Blažek</a>.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Vzacna_geneticka_porucha_z_amisske_komunity_pomohla_potvrdit_klicovy_mechanismus_v_bunce_3_f95cfd68eb.jpeg" alt="CEITEC/Martin Indruch: A Rare Genetic Disorder in the Amish Community Helped Confirm a Key Cellular Mechanism: Dalibor Blažek." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Vzacna_geneticka_porucha_z_amisske_komunity_pomohla_potvrdit_klicovy_mechanismus_v_bunce_3_f95cfd68eb.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067">Although the study focuses on basic research, its implications are broader. It suggests that the same mechanism may also play a role in regulating cell division – a process that is often disrupted in cancer.<blockquote>The research was carried out by scientists from CEITEC Masaryk University in collaboration with researchers from Spain and Germany. The study was published in the journal <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-71119-2">Nature Communications</a>.</blockquote>

A Rare Genetic Disorder in the Amish Community Helped Confirm a Key Cellular Mechanism

This study investigates the pathogenesis of neurosyphilis through cerebrospinal fluid proteomics using LC–MS/MS and ELISA validation. Comparative analysis identified 234 differentially expressed proteins, with major alterations linked to lysosomal dysfunction, axon guidance, and neurodegeneration pathways.Key lysosomal proteins, including PSAP and DNASE2, together with the axonal protein EPHA4, were significantly downregulated in neurosyphilis patients. These proteins showed potential as biomarkers for neurodegeneration and may provide new insights into disease mechanisms, diagnostics, and therapeutic targets.<blockquote><h4>The original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689">Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteome Reveals Dysregulation of Lysosomal and Axonal Proteins in Neurosyphilis</a></h4>Huayang Tang*, Junjie Hu, Yifan Wu, Jinping Gao, Wenjun Wang, Xiaodong Zheng, Ran Zhang, Bo Liang, Fusheng Zhou, Ze Guo*J. Proteome Res. 2026, 25, 2, 713–722<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689">https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689</a><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote>Selected sections from the article follow. Formats and hyperlinks were adapted from the original.<div>Neurosyphilis (NS) is a group of clinical syndromes characterized by neuroinflammation caused by Treponema pallidum (T. pallidum), which occurs in all stages of syphilis. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(1,2)</a> NS is classified based on clinical presentation as either asymptomatic (ANS) or symptomatic (SNS), and based on disease stage as either early (occurring 1–2 years after primary infection) or late. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(1)</a> T. pallidum can cause local nonspecific and central nervous system (CNS) inflammation, leading to possible degenerative changes. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(3)</a> The immune response of CNS in neurosyphilis is comparable to that observed in other neuroinflammatory diseases. Consequently, the presence of neurological symptoms may not reliably indicate active CNS inflammation in syphilis patients. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(3)</a> A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteomic study identified three biomarkers (SEMA7A, SERPINA3, and ITIH4) that contribute to NS and have potential implications for diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(4)</a> Through integrated proteomics and single-cell transcriptomics analyses, Toll-like/NF-κB signaling was identified as the key pathway involved in CNS damage caused by T. pallidum. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(5)</a> Despite an increasing understanding of the biomarkers and possible neuroinflammatory damage mechanisms of neurosyphilis, the mechanisms of neurodegeneration caused by T. pallidum infection remain elusive. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(6)</a>Patients with neurosyphilis exhibit stage-specific profiles of soluble factors in their CSF, which are linked to both immune status and the extent of neuronal damage. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(7)</a> In this study, we analyzed differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in the CSF proteomes from 28 individuals, including neurosyphilis (NS), suspected neurosyphilis (spNS) and non-neurosyphilis (nNS) individuals, by LC–MS/MS and analyzed a public data set of the neurosyphilis CSF proteome. Validation was then performed by ELISA in an independent group comprising 110 samples. The results revealed that neuroinflammation by T. pallidum infection results in dysregulation of the key proteins in lysosomal and axonal pathway, which suggesting a potential contribution to neurodegeneration in neurosyphilis.<h4>Materials and Methods</h4><h5>LC–MS/MS</h5>The tryptic peptides were dissolved in 0.1% formic acid (solvent A) and loaded onto a custom-made reversed-phase column (15 cm × 75 μm). Using an EASY-nLC 1000 UPLC system, a gradient was run at 400 nL/min as follows: 6% to 23% solvent B (0.1% formic acid in 98% acetonitrile) over 26 min, 23% to 35% in 8 min, up to 80% in 3 min, and held at 80% for 3 min. Peptides were ionized via an NSI source at 2.0 kV and analyzed online by a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/559">Q Exactive Plus mass spectrometer</a>. Full scans (m/z 350–1800) were acquired in the Orbitrap at 70,000 resolution. The top precursors were selected for MS/MS with an NCE of 28, and fragments were detected at 17,500 resolution. A data-dependent method cycled between one MS scan and 20 MS/MS scans with a 15.0 s dynamic exclusion. AGC was set at 5E4. MS/MS data were processed with MaxQuant (v.1.5.2.8) using Trypsin/P as the enzyme (up to 2 missed cleavages). Precursor mass tolerance was 20 ppm (first search) and 5 ppm (main search); fragment mass tolerance was 0.02 Da. Fixed modification: carbamidomethyl (C); variable modification: oxidation (M). The FDR threshold was &lt;1%, and the minimum peptide score was &gt;40.<h5>ELISA</h5>CSF levels of host proteins were quantified using commercial ELISA kits according to the manufacturers’ protocols. Proteins analyzed included PSAP (OKEH07124, Aviva, USA), CTSL (abx150963, Abbexa, UK), NPC2 (A-QEK07857, Biogradetech, USA), and DNASE2 (abx386953, Abbexa, UK). Briefly, 100 μL of CSF was added to precoated plates and incubated at 37 °C for 2 h. After washing, 100 μL of detection antibody was added to each well and incubated at 37 °C for another 2 h. Following a wash, 100 μL of streptavidin-HRP working solution was added and incubated at room temperature for 20 min in the dark. The reaction was stopped with 50 μL of stop solution, and the optical density was measured at 450 nm.<h4>Results</h4><h5>Downregulation of Key Lysosomal Proteins in CSF from Patients With Neurosyphilis</h5>By analyzing the DEPs in NS vs nNS, we observed a significant enrichment of downregulated proteins in the lysosome pathway (P = 0.007) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>A), with 9 lysosomal proteins showing significant downregulation (Padj &lt; 0.05) in the NS group (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Table S4</a>). To validate this finding, we examined the public CSF proteomics data set of neurosyphilis (PXD033034) and identified 18 proteins in the lysosomal pathway that were significantly downregulated in patients with NS (Padj &lt; 0.05) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Table S4</a>). PPI network analysis determined the top 10 hub genes within the lysosome pathway (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>B). A Venn diagram revealed 3 proteins (PSAP, CTSL, and NPC2) shared across our current data, the public data set (PXD033034) and the top 10 hub genes (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>C). The mass spectrometry results indicated that the levels of PSAP (Padj = 0.043), CTSL (Padj = 0.028) and NPC2 (Padj = 0.013) were significantly lower in the NS group compared to the nNS group (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>D). The PXD033034 data set revealed consistent changes in the PSAP, CTSL, and NPC2 levels in the NS group (Padj &lt; 0.05) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Figure S1 and Table S4</a>). In addition, associations between the lysosomal protein DNASE2 and NS were observed in both the present study (Padj = 0.003) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>D) and the PXD033034 data set (Padj &lt; 0.05) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Figure S1 and Table S4</a>), with subgroup analysis revealing a significantly lower expression level of DNASE2 in the SNS group compared to the ANS group (P = 0.035) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>D and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Table S3</a>). Further validation by ELISA (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Table S5</a>) in an independent group (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#tbl1">Table 1</a>) confirmed significantly downregulated CSF levels of PSAP (P &lt; 0.0001), CTSL (P &lt; 0.0001), NPC2 (P = 0.0024) and DNASE2 (P &lt; 0.0001) in patients with NS (n = 21) than in nNS individuals (n = 56) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>E) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Table S6</a>), as well as decreased in the SNS subgroup (P &lt; 0.05) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Figure S2 and Table S6</a>). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis supported PSAP (AUC = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.83–0.99) and DNASE2 (AUC = 0.95, 95% CI: 0.91–0.99) for distinguishing NS from nNS and as potential biomarkers for assessing neurodegeneration in NS (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>F). These results indicate that T. pallidum infection may lead to lysosomal dysfunction in CNS.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/J_Proteome_Res_2026_25_2_713_722_Figure_2_Downregulation_of_key_lysosomal_proteins_in_the_cerebrospinal_fluid_of_neurosyphilis_patients_bbccd95f44.jpg" alt="J. Proteome Res. 2026, 25, 2, 713–722: Figure 2. Downregulation of key lysosomal proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid of neurosyphilis patients. (a) KEGG pathway analysis demonstrated that downregulated proteins in patients with NS were significantly enriched in the lysosome pathway, as well as in axon guidance and neurodegeneration. (b) The top 10 hub genes involved in the lysosome pathway were identified using the STRING network data set and PPI analysis. (c) A Venn diagram revealed 3 proteins (PSAP, CTSL, and NPC2) shared across our current data, the public data set (PXD033034) and the top 10 hub genes. (d) The CSF levels of PSAP (Padj = 0.043), CTSL (Padj = 0.028), DNASE2 (Padj = 0.003) and NPC2 (Padj = 0.013) were significantly decreased in the NS group than in the nNS group. Subgroup analysis found a significantly lower expression level of DNASE2 in the SNS group than in the ANS group (P = 0.035). (e) PSAP, DNASE2, CTSL and NPC2 levels in CSF were tested by ELISA in the nNS (n = 56) and NS (n = 21) groups. Compared with those in the nNS group, significantly lower PSAP (P &lt; 0.0001), CTSL (P &lt; 0.0001), DNASE2 (P &lt; 0.0001) and NPC2 (P = 0.0024) levels were detected in the NS group. (f) ROC curve analysis for NS revealed that PSAP had an AUC = 0.91 (95% CI: 0.83–0.99), DNASE2 had an AUC = 0.95 (95% CI: 0.91–0.99), CTSL had an AUC = 0.85 (95% CI: 0.76–0.95), and NPC2 had an AUC = 0.72 (95% CI: 0.59–0.85). NS: neurosyphilis; nNS: non-neurosyphilis; ANS: asymptomatic neurosyphilis; SNS: symptomatic neurosyphilis. ROC: receiver operating characteristic; AUC: area under the curve. * P &lt; 0.05, ** P &lt; 0.01, ****P &lt; 0.0001." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_J_Proteome_Res_2026_25_2_713_722_Figure_2_Downregulation_of_key_lysosomal_proteins_in_the_cerebrospinal_fluid_of_neurosyphilis_patients_bbccd95f44.jpg 140w," sizes="100vw" width="2100" height="2339"><h5>Downregulation of Key Axonal Proteins Correlated with Lysosomal Protein Reduction in Neurosyphilis CSF</h5>Lysosomes play crucial roles in neuronal health by maintaining axonostasis. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(10)</a> The enrichment analysis indicated that the downregulated proteins in NS were implicated in the biological processes of axonostasis (such as axon development and axonogenesis) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig1">Figure 1</a>F) and the pathway of axon guidance (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig2">Figure 2</a>A). Our proteomic data revealed a total of 24 downregulated (Padj &lt; 0.05) axonal proteins and 1 upregulated (Padj &lt; 0.05) axonal protein in the CSF of patients with NS (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Table S9</a>). Furthermore, the PXD033034 data set revealed 55 downregulated (Padj &lt; 0.05) and 4 upregulated (Padj &lt; 0.05) axonal proteins in NS (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689/suppl_file/pr5c00689_si_001.zip">Table S9</a>). The top 10 hub genes involved in the biological processes of axon development and axonogenesis were identified by PPI network analysis (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig4">Figure 4</a>A). Considering the overlap of our current data, the PXD033034 data set and the top 10 hub genes (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig4">Figure 4</a>B), one key protein, EPHA4, was identified across 3 data sets, with significant downregulation in our current data (Padj = 0.011) and in the PXD033034 data set (Padj = 0.028) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig4">Figure 4</a>C). Correlation analysis further revealed a positive correlation between the levels of PSAP and EPHA4 (r = i 0.83, P &lt; 0.05) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00689#fig4">Figure 4</a>D). Reduced levels of PSAP and EPHA4 in CSF have been implicated in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(11,12)</a> Our findings suggest that coordinated dysregulation of lysosomal and axonal proteins may contribute to neurodegeneration in NS.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/J_Proteome_Res_2026_25_2_713_722_Figure_4_Key_axonal_protein_downregulated_in_CSF_from_patients_with_neurosyphilis_66f5533e94.jpg" alt="J. Proteome Res. 2026, 25, 2, 713–722: Figure 4. Key axonal protein downregulated in CSF from patients with neurosyphilis. (a) The top 10 hub genes involved in axonostasis were identified by the STRING network data set and PPI analysis. (b) A Venn diagram revealed 1 protein (EPHA4) shared across DEPs related to axonostasis in our current data and in the public data set (PXD033034) and the top 10 hub genes. (c) EPHA4 was significantly downregulated both in our present study (Padj = 0.011) and in the PXD033034 data set (Padj = 0.028). (d) Correlation analysis demonstrated that the EPHA4 level was significantly positively correlated (P &lt; 0.05) with the levels of PSAP (r = 0.83), CTSL (r = 0.6), NPC2 (r = 0.69), DNASE2 (r = 0.61) and SEMA7A (r = 0.83). NS: neurosyphilis; nNS: non-neurosyphilis. * P &lt; 0.05." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_J_Proteome_Res_2026_25_2_713_722_Figure_4_Key_axonal_protein_downregulated_in_CSF_from_patients_with_neurosyphilis_66f5533e94.jpg 178w," sizes="100vw" width="1250" height="1096"><h4>Conclusions</h4>The present study reveals the associations of dysregulated proteins in lysosomal and axonal pathways with neurosyphilis, and potential evidence of shared pathophysiological mechanisms between neuroinflammation caused by T. pallidum infection and neurodegenerative diseases.However, this study has certain limitations. First, the use of ELISA to validate a limited number of proteins has certain limitations, such as the inherent cross-reactivity of ELISA. In the future, we can optimize the validation experiments by adding techniques such as Western blotting for verification. Second, this study uses a cross-sectional sampling method for research, which limits our ability to infer disease progression and treatment responses. In the future, we will conduct follow-up on the subjects, continue collecting cerebrospinal fluid samples after treatment, and observe whether the protein dysregulation is reversible after treatment. For spNS patients, follow-up should also be conducted to determine if they have transformed into NS, which will be very valuable for validating the predictive utility of our biomarkers. Finally, although multiple discovery and validation cohort studies have been conducted, we currently lack direct mechanistic evidence. Future work will investigate whether exposing neural cell coculture models to outer-membrane antigens of T. pallidum reproduces the lysosome and axon alterations observed in CSF, clarifying their role in neural damage of neurosyphilis and potential biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment of neurodegeneration in neurosyphilis.</div>

Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteome Reveals Dysregulation of Lysosomal and Axonal Proteins in Neurosyphilis

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Waters SunFire C8 HPLC Columns

Waters SunFire C8 columns are used for general purpose method development at low pH.

SunFire C8 columns are used for general purpose method development at low pH. The C8 ligand is preferred for some assays because it is less hydrophobic and therefore less retentive compared to SunFire C18.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: SunFire C8 HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C8</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 100 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L7</li><li>Carbon Load: 12 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters SunFire C8 HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters SunFire C8 HPLC Column&nbsp;with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: SunFire C8 HPLC Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h3>SunFire Columns</h3><h4>Superior mass loading at low pH</h4>High efficiency at a low pH can be challenging. Waters SunFire HPLC Columns, available in analytical and preparative dimensions, help you do just that with state-of-the-art bonded silica designed for high mass loading, excellent low pH stability, superior peak shapes, and high efficiency.SunFire Analytical Columns are available in 2.5 µm to 10 µm particle sizes across two reversed-phase column chemistries, C18 and C8, sure to meet your silica-based HPLC column requirements. For preparative applications, in addition to the C18 and C8 chemistries, SunFire silica is offered in 5 and 10 µm particle sizes for preparative normal-phase purification.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Exceptional loading capacity for both analytical and preparative columns</li><li>Excellent low pH stability for longer lifetimes</li><li>Superior peak shapes for faster and easier integration</li><li>Low mass spectral (MS) bleed, for enhanced analyte MS signal</li><li>Seamless scalability from analytical to optimum bed density (OBD) preparative columns</li><li>Recommended Use: For increased mass loading with excellent column stability.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Sun_Fire_Columns_3f48bd770c/Waters-SunFire-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: SunFire Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Sun_Fire_Columns_3f48bd770c/thumbnail_Waters-SunFire-Columns.jpg 242w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="580">

Waters SunFire Silica HPLC Columns

Waters SunFire Prep Silica columns are general purpose columns used under normal phase conditions.

SunFire Prep Silica columns are general purpose columns used under normal phase conditions.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: SunFire Silica HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: Silica</li><li>Separation Mode: Normal Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: No</li><li>Silanol Activity: High</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 100 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L3</li></ul><h3>SunFire Columns</h3><h4>Superior mass loading at low pH</h4>High efficiency at a low pH can be challenging. Waters SunFire HPLC Columns, available in analytical and preparative dimensions, help you do just that with state-of-the-art bonded silica designed for high mass loading, excellent low pH stability, superior peak shapes, and high efficiency.SunFire Analytical Columns are available in 2.5 µm to 10 µm particle sizes across two reversed-phase column chemistries, C18 and C8, sure to meet your silica-based HPLC column requirements. For preparative applications, in addition to the C18 and C8 chemistries, SunFire silica is offered in 5 and 10 µm particle sizes for preparative normal-phase purification.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Exceptional loading capacity for both analytical and preparative columns</li><li>Excellent low pH stability for longer lifetimes</li><li>Superior peak shapes for faster and easier integration</li><li>Low mass spectral (MS) bleed, for enhanced analyte MS signal</li><li>Seamless scalability from analytical to optimum bed density (OBD) preparative columns</li><li>Recommended Use: For increased mass loading with excellent column stability.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Sun_Fire_Columns_3f48bd770c/Waters-SunFire-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: SunFire Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Sun_Fire_Columns_3f48bd770c/thumbnail_Waters-SunFire-Columns.jpg 242w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="580">

Waters Symmetry C18 HPLC Columns

With Waters Symmetry C18 the monofunctionally bound C18 ligand included in these columns, you can increase efficiency and precision in your lab.

Primarily supports legacy methods. Symmetry columns give you confidence in the long-term compliance of your HPLC methods. No need to compromise on peak shape, selectivity, column-to-column and batch-to-batch reproducibility, or other critical performance characteristics. Available in a variety of particle sizes, chemistries and dimensions.With the Symmetry C18 Column, you will gain excellent reproducibility year after year. With each batch of new columns, there is no need to revalidate and redevelop techniques. The lab equipment enables the labor costs associated with standard analytical columns that require QC column testing to be reduced.The Symmetry C18 Columns are manufactured in cGMP, ISO9001, and ISO13485 certified facilities, ensuring that each step is monitored and the toughest criteria are maintained. They offer the tightest specifications in the market, ensuring consistent results every time. This is accomplished by designing Symmetry C18 Columns with high purity raw materials and column packaging techniques that provide the most repeatable HPLC column.With the monofunctionally bound C18 ligand included in these columns, you can increase efficiency and precision in your lab. For optimum reproducibility, they additionally comprise a high purity base-deactivated silica. Symmetry C18 Columns also offer the industry's tightest ligand surface coverage (ligand density) standards, resulting in minimum resolution changes and more consistent batch-to-batch results.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry C18 HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C18</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 300 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L1</li><li>Carbon Load: 8.5 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters Symmetry C18 HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters Symmetry C18 HPLC Column&nbsp;with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: Symmetry C18 HPLC Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h5>Waters Symmetry Shield RP18 HPLC Column</h5><ul><li>These reversed-phase columns contain Waters patented embedded polar group technology that “shields” the silica’ residual silanol surface from highly basic analytes. The reduced silanol activity for the SymmetryShield RP18 column significantly improves peak shape and resolution.</li><li>Bonding Technology: Shield RP18</li><li>Pore Size: 100 Å</li><li>Carbon Load: 17 %</li></ul><h5>Waters Symmetry Shield RP18 HPLC Column with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><h3>Symmetry HPLC Columns</h3><h4>Silica-based columns that exceed HPLC column performance expectations</h4>Reproducible HPLC columns are essential when developing analytical methods for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. Achieving the same chromatographic results over the lifetime of a new drug product is critical, and no other silica-based LC column brand can match the column-to-column and batch-to-batch reproducibility of the Symmetry family.Available in column and guard formats, Symmetry Columns are manufactured using high purity silica and tightly controlled manufacturing processes to ensure that you receive a column that exceeds the standards for HPLC column performance.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Deliver maximum reproducibility batch-to-batch and column-to-column</li><li>Provide superior peak shape</li><li>Achieve high recoveries of peptides and proteins</li><li>Manufactured using high purity silica and tightly controlled manufacturing processes</li><li>Recommended Use: For rugged and reproducible HPLC column performance.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Symmetry_Columns_a2367d8095/Waters-Symmetry-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Symmetry_Columns_a2367d8095/thumbnail_Waters-Symmetry-Columns.jpg 223w," sizes="100vw" width="700" height="490"><h5>Rugged and reproducible HPLC column performance</h5>With Symmetry HPLC Columns, you’ll achieve reliable column-to-column and batch-to-batch reproducibility. Symmetry’s narrow column specification ranges minimize variation, giving you the confidence that the methods you use today will continue to be used in the future.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Symmetry_HPLC_Colum_Unmatched_Year_to_year_Reproducibility_40b6d2de53.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry HPLC Columm - Unmatched Year to year Reproducibility" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Symmetry_HPLC_Colum_Unmatched_Year_to_year_Reproducibility_40b6d2de53.jpg 146w," sizes="100vw" width="620" height="664"><h5>Superior peak shape</h5>Symmetry Shield Columns feature the Waters patented embedded polar group technology that shields the silica's residual silanols from highly basic analytes and improves overall peak shape. Placing the embedded polar group close to the silica surface further reduces surface silanol activity, and the embedded polar group technology allows you to improve chromatographic peak shape and selectivity in the most challenging of method conditions.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Symmetry_HPLC_Colum_Embedded_Polar_Group_Technology_improves_chromatographic_peak_shape_and_selectivity_519288463f.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry HPLC Column - Embedded Polar Group Technology improves chromatographic peak shape and selectivity" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Symmetry_HPLC_Colum_Embedded_Polar_Group_Technology_improves_chromatographic_peak_shape_and_selectivity_519288463f.jpg 161w," sizes="100vw" width="620" height="600"><h5>Deliver high peptide recovery</h5>All Symmetry300 columns are QC tested with peptide samples to ensure exceptional batch-to-batch reproducibility. These wide-pore (300 Å), reversed-phase chromatography columns deliver superior performance when simultaneously separating hydrophilic and hydrophobic peptides, neutral, and highly basic peptides. With a Symmetry300 column, you can expect better performance with either high or low mass loads.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Symmetry_HPLC_Colum_Compared_to_many_competitive_100_silica_based_C18_columns_Waters_proprietary_bonding_and_end_capping_technologies_61cde5dc5b.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry HPLC Column - Compared to many competitive 100% silica-based C18 columns, Waters proprietary bonding and end-capping technologies" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Symmetry_HPLC_Colum_Compared_to_many_competitive_100_silica_based_C18_columns_Waters_proprietary_bonding_and_end_capping_technologies_61cde5dc5b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="620" height="364">

Waters Symmetry C8 HPLC Columns

Waters Symmetry C8 columns feature monofunctionally bonded C8 ligands on a high purity base-deactived silica. 

Symmetry C8 columns feature monofunctionally bonded C8 ligands on a high purity base-deactived silica. Symmetry columns have the tightest column specifications in the industry giving resulting highly reproducible chromatographic results.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry C8 HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C8</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 100 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L7</li><li>Carbon Load: 12 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters Symmetry C8 HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters Symmetry C8 HPLC Column&nbsp;with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: Symmetry C8 HPLC Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h5>Waters Symmetry Shield RP8 HPLC Column</h5><ul><li>These reversed-phase columns contain Waters patented embedded polar group technology that “shields” the silica’ residual silanol surface from highly basic analytes. The reduced silanol activity for the SymmetryShield RP8 column significantly improves peak shape and resolution.</li><li>Bonding Technology: Shield RP8</li><li>Carbon Load: 15 %</li></ul><h5>Waters Symmetry Shield RP8 HPLC Column with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><h3>Symmetry HPLC Columns</h3><h4>Silica-based columns that exceed HPLC column performance expectations</h4>Reproducible HPLC columns are essential when developing analytical methods for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. Achieving the same chromatographic results over the lifetime of a new drug product is critical, and no other silica-based LC column brand can match the column-to-column and batch-to-batch reproducibility of the Symmetry family.Available in column and guard formats, Symmetry Columns are manufactured using high purity silica and tightly controlled manufacturing processes to ensure that you receive a column that exceeds the standards for HPLC column performance.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Deliver maximum reproducibility batch-to-batch and column-to-column</li><li>Provide superior peak shape</li><li>Achieve high recoveries of peptides and proteins</li><li>Manufactured using high purity silica and tightly controlled manufacturing processes</li><li>Recommended Use: For rugged and reproducible HPLC column performance.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Symmetry_Columns_a2367d8095/Waters-Symmetry-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Symmetry_Columns_a2367d8095/thumbnail_Waters-Symmetry-Columns.jpg 223w," sizes="100vw" width="700" height="490">

Waters Symmetry C4 HPLC Columns

With Waters Symmetry C4 Column, you get the sharpest peaks for biomolecules and more peak capacity for complex tryptic maps. 

Primarily supports legacy methods. Symmetry columns give you confidence in the long-term compliance of your HPLC methods. No need to compromise on peak shape, selectivity, column-to-column and batch-to-batch reproducibility, or other critical performance characteristics. Available in a variety of particle sizes, chemistries and dimensions.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry C4 HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C4</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 300 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L26</li><li>Carbon Load: 2.8 %</li><li>Application: Protein</li></ul><h3>Symmetry HPLC Columns</h3><h4>Silica-based columns that exceed HPLC column performance expectations</h4>Reproducible HPLC columns are essential when developing analytical methods for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. Achieving the same chromatographic results over the lifetime of a new drug product is critical, and no other silica-based LC column brand can match the column-to-column and batch-to-batch reproducibility of the Symmetry family.Available in column and guard formats, Symmetry Columns are manufactured using high purity silica and tightly controlled manufacturing processes to ensure that you receive a column that exceeds the standards for HPLC column performance.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Deliver maximum reproducibility batch-to-batch and column-to-column</li><li>Provide superior peak shape</li><li>Achieve high recoveries of peptides and proteins</li><li>Manufactured using high purity silica and tightly controlled manufacturing processes</li><li>Recommended Use: For rugged and reproducible HPLC column performance.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Symmetry_Columns_a2367d8095/Waters-Symmetry-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: Symmetry Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Symmetry_Columns_a2367d8095/thumbnail_Waters-Symmetry-Columns.jpg 223w," sizes="100vw" width="700" height="490">

Waters Nova-Pak C18 HPLC Columns

Waters Nova-Pak C18 columns are general purpose, silica-based, reversed-phase C18 columns that are based on 4 µm particle technology

Nova-Pak C18 columns are general purpose, silica-based, reversed-phase C18 columns that are based on 4 µm particle technology. Compared to a 5 µm column, Nova-Pak columns offer higher resolution, more efficient separations, and faster chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak C18 HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C18</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Medium</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 60 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L1</li><li>Carbon Load: 7 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters Nova-Pak C18 HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters Nova-Pak C18 HPLC Column&nbsp;with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak C18 HPLC Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h3>Nova-Pak Columns</h3><h4>Scale-up from analytical to prep, simplified</h4>Reducing solvent consumption while maintaining resolution for complex mixtures is important, but that’s a challenge with larger particle sizes. With the smaller particle sizes and shorter column lengths in Nova-Pak Columns, those problems are a thing of the past. The bonded phases of Nova-Pak Columns are available in 4 µm and 6 µm particle sizes, offering high resolution and faster, more efficient chromatography over columns packed with larger particle sizes.Nova-Pak Analytical Columns with 4 µm particle size packing offer a range of length options with 75, 100, 150, and 300 mm length steel columns. The semi-preparative Prep Nova-Pak HR Columns are packed with 6 µm particle size packings for unparalleled separation possibilities. The high-efficiency packing of Prep Nova-Pak HR Columns provides faster separations with less solvent for the added advantage of more concentrated fractions—reducing your preparative chromatography cost. To ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility, all Nova-Pak C18, C8, Cyano and Phenyl Columns are packed according to stringent quality control (QC) procedures in Waters cGMP manufacturing facility.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Reduces solvent consumption while maintaining resolution for complex mixtures</li><li>Packed to stringent QC procedures to ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility</li><li>Chemistries include C18, C8, Cyano, and Phenyl stationary phases</li><li>Available in 4 µm analytical and 6 µm semi-preparative particle sizes</li><li>Recommended Use: For higher resolution and faster chromatography.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Nova_Pak_Columns_fad066ad02/Waters-Nova-Pak-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Nova_Pak_Columns_fad066ad02/thumbnail_Waters-Nova-Pak-Columns.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="392">

Waters Nova-Pak C8 HPLC Columns

Waters Nova-Pak C8 Column helps you achieve higher resolution, more efficient separations, and faster chromatography.

Nova-Pak C8 columns are general purpose, silica-based, reversed-phase C8 columns that are based on 4 µm particle technology. Compared to a 5 µm column, Nova-Pak columns offer higher resolution, more efficient separations, and faster chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak C8 HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C8</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Medium</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 60 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L7</li><li>Carbon Load: 4 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters Nova-Pak C8 HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters Nova-Pak C8 HPLC Column&nbsp;with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak C8 HPLC Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h3>Nova-Pak Columns</h3><h4>Scale-up from analytical to prep, simplified</h4>Reducing solvent consumption while maintaining resolution for complex mixtures is important, but that’s a challenge with larger particle sizes. With the smaller particle sizes and shorter column lengths in Nova-Pak Columns, those problems are a thing of the past. The bonded phases of Nova-Pak Columns are available in 4 µm and 6 µm particle sizes, offering high resolution and faster, more efficient chromatography over columns packed with larger particle sizes.Nova-Pak Analytical Columns with 4 µm particle size packing offer a range of length options with 75, 100, 150, and 300 mm length steel columns. The semi-preparative Prep Nova-Pak HR Columns are packed with 6 µm particle size packings for unparalleled separation possibilities. The high-efficiency packing of Prep Nova-Pak HR Columns provides faster separations with less solvent for the added advantage of more concentrated fractions—reducing your preparative chromatography cost. To ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility, all Nova-Pak C18, C8, Cyano and Phenyl Columns are packed according to stringent quality control (QC) procedures in Waters cGMP manufacturing facility.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Reduces solvent consumption while maintaining resolution for complex mixtures</li><li>Packed to stringent QC procedures to ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility</li><li>Chemistries include C18, C8, Cyano, and Phenyl stationary phases</li><li>Available in 4 µm analytical and 6 µm semi-preparative particle sizes</li><li>Recommended Use: For higher resolution and faster chromatography.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Nova_Pak_Columns_fad066ad02/Waters-Nova-Pak-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Nova_Pak_Columns_fad066ad02/thumbnail_Waters-Nova-Pak-Columns.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="392">

Waters Nova-Pak Phenyl HPLC Columns

Leverage the phenyl ligand in the Nova-Pak HP Phenyl column to achieve unique compound selectivity with reversed-phase applications.

Nova-Pak HP Phenyl columns are based on 4 µm silica-based particle technology. The phenyl ligand is used to achieve unique compound selectivity with reversed-phase applications.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak Phenyl HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: Phenyl</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Medium</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 60 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L11</li><li>Carbon Load: 5 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters Nova-Pak Phenyl HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters Nova-Pak Phenyl HPLC Column&nbsp;with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak Phenyl HPLC Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h3>Nova-Pak Columns</h3><h4>Scale-up from analytical to prep, simplified</h4>Reducing solvent consumption while maintaining resolution for complex mixtures is important, but that’s a challenge with larger particle sizes. With the smaller particle sizes and shorter column lengths in Nova-Pak Columns, those problems are a thing of the past. The bonded phases of Nova-Pak Columns are available in 4 µm and 6 µm particle sizes, offering high resolution and faster, more efficient chromatography over columns packed with larger particle sizes.Nova-Pak Analytical Columns with 4 µm particle size packing offer a range of length options with 75, 100, 150, and 300 mm length steel columns. The semi-preparative Prep Nova-Pak HR Columns are packed with 6 µm particle size packings for unparalleled separation possibilities. The high-efficiency packing of Prep Nova-Pak HR Columns provides faster separations with less solvent for the added advantage of more concentrated fractions—reducing your preparative chromatography cost. To ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility, all Nova-Pak C18, C8, Cyano and Phenyl Columns are packed according to stringent quality control (QC) procedures in Waters cGMP manufacturing facility.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Reduces solvent consumption while maintaining resolution for complex mixtures</li><li>Packed to stringent QC procedures to ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility</li><li>Chemistries include C18, C8, Cyano, and Phenyl stationary phases</li><li>Available in 4 µm analytical and 6 µm semi-preparative particle sizes</li><li>Recommended Use: For higher resolution and faster chromatography.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Nova_Pak_Columns_fad066ad02/Waters-Nova-Pak-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Nova_Pak_Columns_fad066ad02/thumbnail_Waters-Nova-Pak-Columns.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="392">

Waters Nova-Pak Cyano (CN) HPLC Columns

The Nova-Pak Cyano (CN) Column with a small 4 µm particle size of the Nova-Pak bonded phase offers much higher resolution and faster chromatography

Nova-Pak HP CN columns are silica-based, cyano phases that are based on 4 µm particle technology. These columns can be used to achieve unique compound selectivity for both normal-phase and reversed-phase applications.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak Cyano (CN) HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Atlantis_d_C18_HPLC_Columns_d7a741df9f.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: Cyano (CN)</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Silica</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Medium</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Pore Size: 60 Å</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>USP Classification: L10</li><li>Carbon Load: 3 %</li></ul><h3>Nova-Pak Columns</h3><h4>Scale-up from analytical to prep, simplified</h4>Reducing solvent consumption while maintaining resolution for complex mixtures is important, but that’s a challenge with larger particle sizes. With the smaller particle sizes and shorter column lengths in Nova-Pak Columns, those problems are a thing of the past. The bonded phases of Nova-Pak Columns are available in 4 µm and 6 µm particle sizes, offering high resolution and faster, more efficient chromatography over columns packed with larger particle sizes.Nova-Pak Analytical Columns with 4 µm particle size packing offer a range of length options with 75, 100, 150, and 300 mm length steel columns. The semi-preparative Prep Nova-Pak HR Columns are packed with 6 µm particle size packings for unparalleled separation possibilities. The high-efficiency packing of Prep Nova-Pak HR Columns provides faster separations with less solvent for the added advantage of more concentrated fractions—reducing your preparative chromatography cost. To ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility, all Nova-Pak C18, C8, Cyano and Phenyl Columns are packed according to stringent quality control (QC) procedures in Waters cGMP manufacturing facility.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Reduces solvent consumption while maintaining resolution for complex mixtures</li><li>Packed to stringent QC procedures to ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility</li><li>Chemistries include C18, C8, Cyano, and Phenyl stationary phases</li><li>Available in 4 µm analytical and 6 µm semi-preparative particle sizes</li><li>Recommended Use: For higher resolution and faster chromatography.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Nova_Pak_Columns_fad066ad02/Waters-Nova-Pak-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: Nova-Pak Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Nova_Pak_Columns_fad066ad02/thumbnail_Waters-Nova-Pak-Columns.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="392">

Waters ACQUITY APC Columns

Waters ACQUITY Advanced Polymer Chromatography (APC) Columns with novel capabilities for chromatographic efficiency, speed and resolution that cannot be matched by conventional GPC methods.

<h4>ACQUITY APC AQ BEH Column</h4>ACQUITY APC AQ columns are designed to provide highly efficient size-based separations for water soluble polymer characterization. The sorbent uses patented Ethylene Bridge Hybrid (BEH) technology to provide a mechanical strong packed bed that resists shinking and swelling for easy mobile phase solvent switching. The expected molecular weight range for this column is approximatley 1, 000 - 30, 000 g/mole.<h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Separation Mode: SEC/GPC</li><li>Particle Substrate: Hybrid</li><li>pH Range Min: 1 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 8 pH</li><li>Endcapped: No</li><li>Silanol Activity: Medium</li><li>Molecular Weight Range Min: 1000</li><li>Molecular Weight Range Max: 30000</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Particle Size: 1,7 µm &nbsp;/ 2.5 µm&nbsp;</li><li>Endfitting Type: Parker-style</li><li>System: APC</li><li>Particle Technology: BEH</li><li>Technique: SEC</li></ul><h4>ACQUITY APC XT BEH Column</h4>ACQUITY APC XT columns are optimized to provide highly efficient size-based separations for organic solvent soluble polymer characterization. The sorbent uses patented Ethylene Bridge Hybrid (BEH) technology to provide a mechanical strong packed bed that resists shinking and swelling for easy mobile phase solvent switching.The expected molecular weight range for this column is approximatley 1,000 - 30,000 g/mole.<h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Separation Mode: SEC/GPC</li><li>Particle Substrate: Hybrid</li><li>pH Range Min: 1 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 12 pH</li><li>Endcapped: No</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Molecular Weight Range Min: 1000</li><li>Molecular Weight Range Max: 30000</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>Particle Size: 1,7 µm &nbsp;/ 2.5 µm&nbsp;</li><li>Endfitting Type: Parker-style</li><li>System: APC</li><li>Particle Technology: BEH</li><li>Technique: GPC</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_ACQUITY_APC_AQ_BEH_Column_0c0d837b73.jpeg" alt="Waters: ACQUITY APC Column" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_ACQUITY_APC_AQ_BEH_Column_0c0d837b73.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h3>ACQUITY APC Columns</h3><h4>Achieve superior speed and resolution for polymer characterization</h4>Achieving superior performance and reliability with high resolution polymer characterization can be a challenge. ACQUITY Advanced Polymer Chromatography (APC) Columns are designed for polymer scientists like you, with novel capabilities for chromatographic efficiency, speed and resolution that cannot be matched by conventional GPC methods. With these columns, you can quantify and characterize polymer samples with confidence and accuracy while maximizing productivity.The Ethylene Bridged Hybrid (BEH) particles used in ACQUITY APC Columns enable rapid solvent switching and the ability to use multiple conditions for the same bank of columns. Conventional polymeric stationary phases are dedicated to a single set of analytical conditions and solvent because the chromatographic bed is vulnerable to shrinking and swelling. By eliminating this undesirable behavior, ACQUITY APC Columns allow for maximum robustness and method development flexibility.<h4>Overview</h4><ul><li>Eliminate the shrinking and swelling that often occurs with polymeric stationary phases upon solvent switching with a stable chromatographic column bed&nbsp;</li><li>Achieve unmatched separation speed, resolution, and chromatographic efficiency from optimized pore volumes and particle size</li><li>Meet workflow requirements with 1.7 and 2.5 μm columns for organic and aqueous size-based separation</li><li>Achieve industry-leading column-to-column reproducibility with exceptionally reliable columns from a tightly controlled column manufacturing process</li><li>Recommended Use: For rapid and accurate chromatographic characterization of synthetic polymer and macromolecular species.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>ACQUITY APC Column Featured Technologies</h4><h5>BEH Technology</h5><ul><li>Rugged hybrid organic/inorganic base particle</li><li>Improved peak shape for bases- low silanol activity</li><li>Wider operating pH range for method development flexibility</li><li>Mechanical strength for maximum column efficiency at UHPLC operating pressures</li></ul><h4>ACQUITY APC Column Characteristics</h4><h5>ACQUITY APC XT Columns</h5><ul><li>Designed to provide high efficiency sized-based separations for organic soluble polymer characterization</li><li>Uses BEH particle technology</li><li>Stable column bed that resists shrinking and swelling for easy mobile-phase solvent switching</li><li>Features an extended temperature range up to 90 °C</li><li>Designed for organic solvent-based separations</li></ul><h5>ACQUITY APC AQ Columns</h5><ul><li>Designed to provide high efficiency sized-based separations for water soluble polymer characterization</li><li>Uses BEH particle technology</li><li>Robust separations up to 45 °C</li><li>Designed for aqueous-soluble polymer separations</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_ACQUITY_APC_Columns_2268ceb5f5.jpeg" alt="Waters: ACQUITY APC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_ACQUITY_APC_Columns_2268ceb5f5.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="682"><h4>Unprecedented capacity for rapid solvent switching</h4>Use multiple conditions for the same column bank with rapid solvent switching using the rigid hybrid particles in ACQUITY APC Chromatography Columns. Conventional polymeric phases are often dedicated to single analysis conditions because the chromatographic bed is vulnerable to shrinking and swelling that can be potentially harmful to the column. By eliminating this constraint, ACQUITY APC Chromatography Columns provide more freedom for method development and deliver advanced polymer characterization for a diverse range of samples.<h4>Reduce calibration time by a factor of 3-5x and increase resolution</h4>With long conventional Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) run times of up to one hour or more, analyses of standards and samples can be quite time-consuming. In addition to long GPC run times, the large extra-column volume of conventional GPC systems can result in peak bandspreading, reducing the resolution and thus accuracy of the calibration points. Combined with the lower dispersion ACQUITY APC System, small particle ACQUITY APC Columns deliver less bandspreading and narrower, sharper peaks compared to the conventional GPC system. Additionally, robust sub-3-µm APC Column Technology supports higher flow rate and backpressures, thereby improving resolution.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_A_comparison_of_run_times_and_resolution_for_polystyrene_standards_Mp_100_K_10_K_and_1_K_on_a_conventional_GPC_system_and_the_ACQUITY_APC_System_37cfb15ed5.jpeg" alt="Waters: A comparison of run times and resolution for polystyrene standards (Mp: 100K, 10K, and 1K) on a conventional GPC system and the ACQUITY APC System. " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_A_comparison_of_run_times_and_resolution_for_polystyrene_standards_Mp_100_K_10_K_and_1_K_on_a_conventional_GPC_system_and_the_ACQUITY_APC_System_37cfb15ed5.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="682"><h4>Ensure reproducible column performance</h4>Reproducible column performance is one of the most critical factors for achieving long-term method reliability during polymer characterization. Each step of our column manufacturing process is monitored and tightly controlled to maintain unmatched product reproducibility. Every test, from raw material characterization to final batch analysis, is designed to ensure that ACQUITY APC Columns perform the same from column-to-column, batch-to-batch, and year-to-year.

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