The goal of this program is the development of a computer program (MOS/ES: modular optimization software/expert system) for the facilitation of HPLC method development. Phase I achieved the following objectives: (1) prototype expert system software that allows the development of an isocratic HPLC method, (2) a new computer-simulation module that can be used for the isocratic optimization of any separation variable (e.g., pH, ternary-solvent compositions, etc.), (3) an initial version of peak tracking software and (4) computer simulation software for the separation of large biomolecules. Phase II proposes to accomplish several tasks: (1) completion of the expert system begun in Phase I, (2) development of software based on a new approach to HPLC method development (restricted multi-parameter optimization), (3) automation of the selection of certain experimental conditions, (4) development of an interface that allows the MOS/ES program to control the HPLC hardware and (5) extension of the present approach (MOS/ES) to include preparative separations.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
2R44GM045095-02
Application #
3508022
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SSS (BS))
Project Start
1990-08-01
Project End
1994-07-31
Budget Start
1992-08-01
Budget End
1993-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Lc Resources, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Walnut Creek
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94596
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