Amino acid analysis with AltaBioscience
Amino acid analysis will enable you to determine the amino acid composition and total protein content of any samples containing proteins or amino acids.
At Altabioscience, we can accurately quantify all 20 natural amino acids as well as some non-standard amino acids in a wide range of sample types, including samples from GMP processes. We are UK-based and serve clients on a global basis.
Amino acid analysis services
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Here at Altabioscience, our scientific analysis laboratory offers two types of amino acid analysis, “total” and “free”. Our experts will collaborate with you and can advise on the most suitable analysis for your needs. We welcome non-disclosure agreements and can also develop methods to meet your specific requirements. Contact us to learn more or if you have any questions.
Quantifies amino acids bound within proteins along with those present as individual unbound units.
Determines the amount of each amino acid not bound within a protein
More details about each method can be found here: total amino acid analysis and free amino acid analysis.
Analysis method
Our method of post-column detection, which measures individual amino acids, avoids the potential for overestimating protein reported with other analysis techniques. This technique also allows us to analyse the amino acid content of products and samples containing other non-protein compounds without interference from the sample matrix, unlike other methods, which require very pure protein samples to determine accurate protein content.
More details can be found on the amino acid sample information page or in our technical documentation, which you can request here.
Useful links
Amino acid analysis technical document
Amino acid sample information
Analysis of tryptophan, cysteine and cystine
Measuring phenylalanine content
Total and free amino acid analysis
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