scholarly journals Determination of Polyphenol Components of Korean Prostrate Spurge (Euphorbia supina) by Using Liquid Chromatography—Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Overall Contribution to Antioxidant Activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Song ◽  
Sung Woo Jeong ◽  
Won Sup Lee ◽  
Semin Park ◽  
Yun-Hi Kim ◽  
...  

The Korean prostrate spurgeEuphorbia supinais a weed that has been used in folk medicine in Korea against a variety of diseases. Nine polyphenols were characterized for this plant by using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) and the results were compared with the literature data. The individual components were validated using the calibration curves of structurally related external standards and quantified for the first time by using the validated method. Correlation coefficients (r2) were >0.9907. The limit of detection and limit of quantification of the method were >0.028 mg/L and 0.094 mg/L, respectively. Recoveries measured at 50 mg/L and 100 mg/L were 76.1–102.8% and 85.2–98.6%, respectively. The total amount of the identified polyphenols was 3352.9 ± 2.8 mg/kg fresh plant. Quercetin and kaempferol derivatives formed 84.8% of the total polyphenols. The antioxidant activities of the flavonoids were evaluated in terms of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2′-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical cation-scavenging activity, and the reducing power showed a dose-dependent increase. Cell viability was effectively suppressed at polyphenol mixture concentrations >250 mg/L.

2002 ◽  
Vol 85 (4) ◽  
pp. 853-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Kaufmann ◽  
Sven Roth ◽  
Bianca Ryser ◽  
Mirjam Widmer ◽  
Dominik Guggisberg

Abstract A simple and rapid method was developed for the determination of 20 antibiotics (sulfonamides, tetracyclines, and flumequine) in honey by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The proposed method is sensitive (limit of detection 0.5 to 10 ppb for the various antibiotics) and selective. A hydrolysis step ensures the liberation of sugar-bound sulfonamides. The approach has been used to analyze some 300 honey samples. A number of them were found to have exceeded the Swiss limit of 50 ppb.


Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (19) ◽  
pp. 4399
Author(s):  
Dasom Shin ◽  
Hui-Seung Kang ◽  
Hyungsoo Kim ◽  
Guiim Moon

In this work, liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for screening and confirmation of 64 illicit compounds in dietary supplements. The target compounds were illegally used pharmaceutical drugs, prohibited compounds, and not authorized ingredients for different therapeutics (sexual enhancement, weight loss, muscular strengthening, and relaxing products). The validation procedure was performed to evaluate selectivity, linearity, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), accuracy, and precision according to the Association of Official Analytical Chemists guidelines. The linearity was >0.98 in the range of 0.5–200 µg L−1. The LOQs were in the range 1–10 µg kg−1 for all target compounds. The accuracy (expressed as recovery) was 78.5–114%. The precision (expressed as the relative standard deviation) was below 9.15%. The developed method was applied for the determination of illicit compounds in dietary supplements collected from websites. As a result, the total detection rate was 13.5% (27 samples detected in 200 samples). The concentrations of detected samples ranged from 0.51 to 226 mg g−1. The proposed methodology is suitable for monitoring the adulteration of illicit compounds in dietary supplements.


Author(s):  
Lina Schiffer ◽  
Joanne E Adaway ◽  
Elizabeth S Baranowski ◽  
Wiebke Arlt ◽  
Brian G Keevil

Background Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) enables specific and sensitive quantification of steroids with a high throughput. Saliva sampling is advantageous for multisample profiling over longer periods of time, as it is non-invasive, cheap, can be carried out at home and does not require the attendance of clinical personnel. We developed a rapid LC-MS/MS for the measurement of salivary progesterone, frequently assessed as ovulation marker in patients desiring fertility. Methods Samples (300 μL) were prepared by supported liquid extraction using dichloromethane and were reconstituted in 40% methanol. Chromatography was performed using a C8 column with a water/methanol gradient containing 0.1% formic acid and 2 mmol/L ammonium acetate. Quantification was performed with a Waters TQ-S mass spectrometer. Results Total run time was 5.5 min. The lower limit of quantification was 20 pmol/L (1.2 fmol on column). Inter- and intra-assay comparison showed coefficients of variation and bias between measured and nominal concentrations of less than 11%. Mean recovery was 91%. Interference with a large set of natural and synthetic steroids was excluded. The assay was successfully applied to measure progesterone variation during the menstrual cycle ( n = 9) and diurnal variations during luteal phase ( n = 7) in regularly cycling women. Discussion We present a novel LC-MS/MS assay for the determination of salivary progesterone with high-throughput potential. The applicability of the assay for progesterone profiling during the menstrual cycle is demonstrated.


2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (9) ◽  
pp. 1181-1189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia D Colletti ◽  
Mildred M Redor-Goldman ◽  
Agustin E Pomperada ◽  
Amit K Ghoshal ◽  
William W Wu ◽  
...  

Abstract BACKGROUND For high-volume assays, optimizing throughput reduces test cost and turn-around time. One approach for liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) assays is sample multiplexing, wherein the analyte of interest is derivatized in different specimens with reagents of different molecular weight (differential mass tagging). Specimens can then be combined and simultaneously analyzed within a single injection to improve throughput. Here we developed and validated a quantitative, sample-multiplexed LC-MS/MS assay for serum total testosterone (TT) based on this approach. METHODS For the sample-multiplexed assay, calibrators, controls, and patient specimens were first extracted separately. After mass tagging with either methoxyamine or hydroxylamine, they were combined and injected into the LC-MS/MS system. To evaluate assay performance, we determined limit of quantification (LOQ), linearity, recovery, and imprecision. A method-comparison study was also performed, comparing the new assay with the standard LC-MS/MS assay in 1574 patient specimens. RESULTS The method was linear from 2.5 to 2000 ng/dL, with accuracies from 93% to 104% for both derivatives. An LOQ of 1.0 ng/dL was achieved. Intra-assay and total CVs across 4 quality control concentrations were less than 10%. The assay demonstrated good agreement (Deming regression, 1.03x + 6.07) with the standard LC-MS/MS assay for the patient specimens tested (TT, 3 to 4862 ng/dL). CONCLUSION Sample multiplexing by differential mass tagging of TT increases LC-MS/MS throughput 2-fold without compromising analytical accuracy and sensitivity.


2008 ◽  
Vol 91 (5) ◽  
pp. 1095-1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Sheridan ◽  
Thomas King

Abstract A highly sensitive and selective method that requires minimal sample preparation was developed for the confirmation and quantitation of cyclamate in a variety of foods by high-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS/MS). Sample preparation consisted of homogenization followed by extraction and dilution of cyclamate with water. HPLC separation was achieved using a bridged ethyl hybrid C18 high-pressure column with a mobile phase consisting of 0.15 acetic acid and methanol. Under electrospray ionization negative conditions, quantitation was achieved by monitoring the fragment m/z 79.7 while also collecting parent ion m/z 177.9. Two food matrixes, diet soda and jelly, were subjected to a validation procedure in order to evaluate the applicability of the method. The cyclamate limit of detection for both matrixes was determined to be 0.050 g/g with a limit of quantitation of 0.150 g/g. The correlation coefficient of the calibration curves was >0.9998 from 0.0005 to 0.100 g/mL. The method has been used for the determination of cyclamate in several foods and the results are presented.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-387
Author(s):  
Ran Meng ◽  
Danlu Zhang ◽  
Jianbo Ji ◽  
Lingyun Hu ◽  
Dequn Sun ◽  
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Background: 2-Cyclopentanecarbonyl-1,2,3,6,7,11b-hexahydro-pyrazino[2,1- a]isoquinolin- 4-one (P96), was found to be a novel drug candidate with one chiral center to treat schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma japonicum. </P><P> Objective: To study pharmacokinetic characteristics, a simple, rapid and sensitive liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and fully validated for the quantification analysis of P96 in rat plasma. Methods: Chromatographic separation was performed on a C18 column with gradient eluted mobile phase composed of acetonitrile and water at a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min. Detection was performed on a triple-quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer using positive mode electrospray ionization in the multiple reactions monitoring (MRM) mode. Results: Excellent linearity was observed in the range of 3-900 ng/mL with the lower limit of quantification of 3 ng/mL in rat plasma for P96. The intra- and inter-day precisions exhibited less than 6.6%. Mean recoveries ranged from 96.9% to 102.4%. This method was applied to investigate the enantioselective differences on the pharmacokinetics between (R,S)-P96 and its enantiomers in rats after oral administration. The enantioselective differences of (R)-P96, (S)-P96 and (R,S)-P96 were found and compared. Conclusion: The established method was found to be accurate, precise, and sensitive and can be applied to investigate the stereoselective differences on pharmacokinetics between rac-P96 and its enantiomers.


2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 1258-1263 ◽  
Author(s):  
VANESSA GRESSLER ◽  
VIVIAN FEDDERN ◽  
JANE de OLIVEIRA PEIXOTO ◽  
MONICA CORREA LEDUR ◽  
OSMAR ANTONIO DALLA COSTA ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT A new methodology is proposed for ractopamine residue analysis in pork. It consists of enzyme-mediated digestion and deconjugation steps; modified quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe (QuEChERS) extraction; and liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). In brief, the samples were digested with protease and then deconjugated with β-glucuronidase enzyme; they were then subjected to extraction and cleanup by QuEChERS and underwent sequential analysis by LC-MS/MS. The method performance was evaluated in accordance to the validation guidelines regulated by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply. The limit of detection was 0.15 μg/kg and limit of quantification was 0.5 μg/kg. When the method was applied to real samples, ractopamine residue was found in concentrations (up to 7.86 μg/kg) below international recommendation limits up to 10 μg/kg. The method is sensitive, accurate, quick, simple, and suitable for routine analysis; therefore, it is a monitoring tool that may be adopted by laboratories to achieve compliance levels.


2006 ◽  
Vol 52 (10) ◽  
pp. 1962-1964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunnar Brandhorst ◽  
Frank Streit ◽  
Sandra Goetze ◽  
Michael Oellerich ◽  
Victor William Armstrong

Abstract Background: We developed and validated a rapid and reliable liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) procedure for the quantification of mycophenolic acid (MPA) and its phenol glucuronide (MPAG) and acyl glucuronide (AcMPAG) metabolites. Methods: We performed protein precipitation on all samples (calibrators, quality controls, and patient samples) and then subjected them to online solid-phase extraction followed by reversed-phase liquid chromatography for 4.0 min. The carboxybutoxy ether of MPA (MPAC) was used as the internal calibrator. The separated compounds (MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG, and MPAC) were detected by electrospray ionization-coupled MS/MS. We compared LC-MS/MS results with results for the same samples obtained with a validated HPLC procedure with an ultraviolet detector. Results: Comparison with the validated HPLC-ultraviolet procedure demonstrated good agreement. The Passing–Bablok regression was y = 0.968x − 0.058 for MPA, y = 1.08x − 1.697 for MPAG, and y = 0.952x + 0.076 for AcMPAG. Assay imprecision showed a CV &lt;10% at 3 concentrations for each compound. The lower limit of quantification was 0.1 mg/L for MPA, 1.0 mg/L for MPAG, and 0.05 mg/L for AcMPAG. The mean analytical recovery was 90%–110%. The assay was linear from 0.1 to 50 mg/L for MPA (r = 0.9987), from 1 to 500 mg/L for MPAG (r = 0.9999), and from 0.05 to 10 mg/L for AcMPAG (r = 0.9988). Quantification of the compounds was not affected by in-source fragmentation or ion suppression. Conclusion: The LC-MS/MS assay described here is valid and reliable for the quantification of total MPA, MPAG, and AcMPAG in serum.


2016 ◽  
Vol 79 (7) ◽  
pp. 1269-1272 ◽  
Author(s):  
SASITHORN PRALATNET ◽  
SARANYA POAPOLATHEP ◽  
MARIO GIORGI ◽  
KANJANA IMSILP ◽  
SUSUMU KUMAGAI ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT One hundred wheat product samples (50 instant noodle samples and 50 bread samples) were collected from supermarkets in Bangkok, Thailand. Deoxynivalenol (DON) and aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) contamination in these products was analyzed using a validated liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method. The limit of quantification values of DON and AFB1 in the instant noodles and bread were 2 and 1 ng g−1, respectively. The survey found that DON was quantifiable in 40% of collected samples, in 2% of noodles (0.089 μg g−1), and in 78% of breads (0.004 to 0.331 μg g−1). AFB1 was below the limit of quantification of the method in all of the tested samples. The results suggest that the risk of DON exposure via noodles and breads is very low in urban areas of Thailand. No risk can be attributable to AFB1 exposure in the same food matrices, but further studies with a larger sample size are needed to confirm these data.


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