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Binjun Yan1, Teng Chen1, Zhilin Xu1
1Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
This study introduces a rapid process development method using direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) as a process analytical technology (PAT) tool. It demonstrates faster chromatographic process analysis for improved quality by design (QbD) implementation in pharmaceuticals.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Process Development
- Analytical Chemistry
- Quality by Design (QbD)
Background:
- Quality by Design (QbD) is crucial for pharmaceutical process development.
- Implementation challenges include increased cost and time, leading to resistance.
- Need for efficient methods to integrate QbD principles effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a rapid process development method for pharmaceuticals.
- To utilize direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) as a process analytical technology (PAT) tool.
- To demonstrate the integration of PAT within QbD for efficient process optimization.
Main Methods:
- Employed direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) as an at-line PAT tool.
- Studied the chromatographic process of Ginkgo biloba L. as a model system.
- Determined breakthrough curves and correlated DART-MS data with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
Main Results:
- Achieved rapid determination of breakthrough curves using DART-MS.
- Established a high correlation coefficient (0.9520) between DART-MS and HPLC for ginkgolide A concentration.
- Identified rapid impacts of process parameters, showing decreased adsorption capacity with increased flow rate.
Conclusions:
- Direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) is a feasible PAT tool for rapid process development.
- Integrating PAT with Quality by Design (QbD) significantly accelerates pharmaceutical process optimization.
- The proposed method offers advantages in terms of speed and efficiency for QbD implementation.
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