How the Si-Trap™ Enables True Multi-Omics: From Proteins, to Lipids, to Metabolites, All in One Workflow

Multi-omics workflows promise deeper biological insight, but sample preparation remains a significant bottleneck. Proteomics and metabolomics are typically collected in separate, parallel workflows, increasing handling and technical variability. Without a unified approach that generates multiple analysis-ready fractions from a single sample, reproducibility and scalability become harder to achieve.   To address this need, we present the Si-Trap™ (Simultaneous Trapping), a high-throughput, detergent-free multi-omics sample preparation platform designed to separate and capture proteins, lipids, and metabolites from one sample with inter- and intra-run reproducibility. The workflow starts with detergent-free lysis, followed by neutralization and organic-solvent denaturation. Proteins are captured within derivatized pores through weak-affinity interactions, while metabolites flow through as a small-molecules fraction compatible with direct mass spectrometry analysis. Trapped proteins are processed in situ on the 96-well plate (denaturation, reduction, and alkylation), digested with the user’s protease of choice, and peptides are subsequently eluted for LC-MS. We also offer an optional lipid extraction solution, that allows for biphasic separation and collection of lipids from the same sample.   Using HuH-7 cells under PFAS exposure as a representative model, we found that Si-Trap™ matched standard S-Trap™ proteomics depth while outperforming a standard ACN:MeOH extraction for 39 of 42 detected metabolites, delivering 1.0- to 7.5-fold higher signal. The Si-Trap™ also detected trends in biologically relevant metabolites that were not observed with the standard workflow. The Si-Trap™ can outperform conventional metabolomics extraction methods, without compromising proteomic recovery and depth.  By eliminating parallel prep workflows, Si-Trap™ reduces handling and variability while supporting scalable, automation-ready processing in a 96-well format. The result is a practical, time-saving, and cost-effective path to reproducible multi-omics sample preparation. Spend less time splitting samples and troubleshooting prep, and more time generating LC-MS data you can trust. Ongoing work is evaluating additional molecular classes to further expand coverage and maximize information recovered from samples.  Be on the lookout- Si-Trap™ is launching this month! 

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What to Expect at US HUPO 2026: New Technologies and Where to Find ProtiFi

Catch ProtiFi at US HUPO 2026 in St. Louis, MO at booth #21! We are excited to join leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts on the cutting edge of science on February 22 – 25th. What should you expect to see from ProtiFi? Check it out below. The highly sought after, first of its kind, multi-omics technology, the Si-Trap™. Be the first to see this industry leading technology set to launch in March. The Si-Trap™ is perfect for those with precious samples and looking for a cost-effective solution; allowing preparation of lipids, metabolites, and proteins all in one workflow! Find more information here or visit our poster during Poster Session 1 at poster P16.25. Do you have a need for more rapid sample preparation? Come by and check out the S-Trap™ Turbo™ Mini Plate and Kit. Stronger binding with less capture matrix allows smaller elution volumes elimination the need for additional concentration steps (and time). Designed for high-throughput workflows, the S-Trap™ Turbo™ integrates seamlessly into 96-well processing and automation platforms, making it well-suited for large cohort studies, discovery proteomics, and comparative screening applications. Need help with data analysis? SimpliFi™ makes organizing and visualizing complex omics data simple. Stop by our poster during Poster Session 2 at poster P04.14. Stop by the ProtiFi booth and we would be happy to discuss any of these new exciting products with you as well as the newly released S-Trap™ Micro Plate and other S-Trap™ products!

By |2026-02-27T02:08:21+00:00Feb 20, 2026|Article|0 Comments
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