Equipment Model

Shimadzu UFLC

Description

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a widely used analytical technique for separating, identifying, and quantifying components in a mixture.

Lab

MSLS - Biophysics

Institute

Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS)

Location

Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Drug Development – Quantification and purity analysis of pharmaceutical compounds.

  • Protein Separation – Identification and characterization of proteins and peptides.

  • Clinical Diagnostics – Biomarker analysis and therapeutic drug monitoring.

  • Water Quality Monitoring – Detection of contaminants and pollutants in water samples.

  • Food Safety – Screening for pesticides, additives, and toxins in food products.

  • Toxicology – Analysis of toxins and drug metabolites in biological samples.

  • Natural Products Analysis – Identification of bioactive compounds in herbal extracts and plant materials.

• Key Features

  • Ultra-fast liquid chromatography (UFLC) for high-throughput analysis.

  • Enhanced sensitivity and resolution for accurate quantification.

  • Broad solvent compatibility for diverse applications.

  • Automated sample injection and gradient control.

  • Integrated data analysis and reporting system.

• Limitations

  • Requires skilled personnel for method development and optimization.

  • Solvent and consumable costs may be high for routine analysis.

  • Sample preparation is necessary to avoid column clogging and contamination.