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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Developing analytical methods for RNA-based products like mRNA vaccines is crucial for quality control.
  • Mass photometry (MP) is an emerging label-free, single-molecule technique for biotherapeutic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish best practices for using MP in analyzing mRNA vaccine constructs and other RNA samples.
  • To evaluate MP's capability in determining mRNA molecular weight and quantifying heterogeneous species.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic evaluation of experimental parameters (surface chemistry, buffer composition) for RNA measurement.
  • Assessment of low-mass species using kinetic analysis and buffer controls.
  • Comparison of MP results with charge detection mass spectrometry and fragment analyzer measurements.

Main Results:

  • Cationic-coated sample carriers and salt-containing buffers are essential for reproducible RNA detection and mass resolution.
  • MP can quantify heterogeneous mRNA species, including those difficult to resolve by traditional methods.
  • MP results showed good agreement with orthogonal techniques, validating its accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • MP is a rapid, low-sample consumption technique for comprehensive mRNA characterization and quality assessment.
  • MP serves as a valuable standalone method or an orthogonal complement to existing RNA analytical techniques.