Peptide Fractionation & 2D LC Trapping

This Optimize tandem trapping workflow uses two different trapping stages to fractionate peptides, transfer them to a second trap for concentration and desalting, and then elute them for downstream LC analysis.

Workflow

SCX trapping/fractionation → controlled peptide release → peptide concentration/desalting → downstream elution and LC analysis

Two Trapping Stages, Two Specific Chemistries
Stage 1
SCX (Strong Cation Exchange) Trap

Used for the peptide fractionation stage before controlled release to the second trap.

Stage 2
Peptide Concentration & Desalting Trap

Receives the released peptides for concentration and desalting before downstream elution and LC analysis.

These are application-specific chemistry identities for this workflow. Similarly named generic phases are not automatically equivalent. For detailed chemistry interpretation, use the Trap Chemistry Reference.

Continue to OPTI-TRAP Cartridges For this tandem workflow, use OPTI-TRAP Cartridges for the required trapping stages. Choose the required cartridge configurations on the product page. View OPTI-TRAP Cartridges →
Check Your System Requirements

If pressure, flow, connections, method requirements, or another system constraint makes OPTI-TRAP unsuitable for your setup, contact Optimize Technologies before selecting another Trap family.

References

Use the Trap Compatibility & Holder Reference to confirm the correct cartridge and holder combination. If your need is standalone sample concentration or desalting rather than this tandem workflow, see Sample Concentration & Desalting.

Need help with this workflow? If your method differs from the workflow above, OPTI-TRAP does not meet your system requirements, the chemistry is unclear, or you need help determining the exact configuration or cartridge/holder pairing, contact Optimize Technologies.