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Lawlor K, Clausen J, Johnston A, Edge A, Wolff K, Castrignanò E, Couchman L. A review of analytical parameters in 'rapid' liquid chromatographic methods for bioanalysis: Can we do better? J Chromatogr A 2024; 1721:464803. [PMID: 38547680 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.464803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Rapid bioanalysis is beneficial to many applications. However, how 'rapid' a method is, or could be, is often an unanswered question. In this statistical review, the authors have assessed multiple pre-analytical (i.e. sample preparation), and analytical method parameters specifically for liquid chromatography to assist researchers in developing and validating 'rapid' bioanalytical methods. We restricted the search to urine and plasma matrices only. Data were extracted from over 2,000 recent studies and evaluated to assess how these parameters affected the 'on-instrument' analysis time. In addition to methods using ultra-violet (UV) detection, there were a large number of mass spectrometric (MS) methods, allowing additional review of the differences between high- and low-resolution MS on analysis time. We observed that most (N = 922, 70 %) methods used 5 or 10 cm columns, and that whilst uptake of ultra-high performance (U)HPLC columns was good, the use of sub-5 cm columns and/or flow rates in excess of 1 mL/min was incredibly rare (N = 25, 3 %). The detector of choice for quantitative (U)HPLC-MS remains the triple quadrupole, although a number of groups report the use of high-resolution MS for such methods.
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- K Lawlor
- Department of Analytical, Environmental and Forensic Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, UK; Analytical Services International, St. George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK.
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- Analytical Services International, St. George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK
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- Analytical Services International, St. George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK
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- Avantor Sciences, The Markham Centre, Station Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 4PE
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- Department of Analytical, Environmental and Forensic Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, UK; Drug Control Centre, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, UK
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- Department of Analytical, Environmental and Forensic Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, UK; Drug Control Centre, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, UK
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- Department of Analytical, Environmental and Forensic Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, UK; Analytical Services International, St. George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK
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Vrobel O, Tarkowski P. Can plant hormonomics be built on simple analysis? A review. PLANT METHODS 2023; 19:107. [PMID: 37833752 PMCID: PMC10576392 DOI: 10.1186/s13007-023-01090-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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The field of plant hormonomics focuses on the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the hormone complement in plant samples, akin to other omics sciences. Plant hormones, alongside primary and secondary metabolites, govern vital processes throughout a plant's lifecycle. While active hormones have received significant attention, studying all related compounds provides valuable insights into internal processes. Conventional single-class plant hormone analysis employs thorough sample purification, short analysis and triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry. Conversely, comprehensive hormonomics analysis necessitates minimal purification, robust and efficient separation and better-performing mass spectrometry instruments. This review summarizes the current status of plant hormone analysis methods, focusing on sample preparation, advances in chromatographic separation and mass spectrometric detection, including a discussion on internal standard selection and the potential of derivatization. Moreover, current approaches for assessing the spatiotemporal distribution are evaluated. The review touches on the legitimacy of the term plant hormonomics by exploring the current status of methods and outlining possible future trends.
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- Ondřej Vrobel
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Department of Genetic Resources for Vegetables, Medicinal and Special Plants, Crop Research Institute, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
- Department of Genetic Resources for Vegetables, Medicinal and Special Plants, Crop Research Institute, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Zita W, Shanmugabalaji V, Ezquerro M, Rodriguez-Concepcion M, Kessler F, Glauser G. A quantitative method to measure geranylgeranyl diphosphate (GGPP) and geranylgeranyl monophosphate (GGP) in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit. PLANT METHODS 2023; 19:55. [PMID: 37287006 DOI: 10.1186/s13007-023-01034-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Isoprenoids are a very large class of metabolites playing a key role in plant physiological processes such as growth, stress resistance, fruit flavor, and color. In chloroplasts and chromoplasts, the diterpene compound geranylgeranyl diphosphate (GGPP) is the metabolic precursor required for the biosynthesis of tocopherols, plastoquinones, phylloquinone, chlorophylls, and carotenoids. Despite its key role for the plant metabolism, reports on GGPP physiological concentrations in planta have been extremely scarce. RESULTS In this study, we developed a method to quantify GGPP and its hydrolysis product geranylgeranyl monophosphate (GGP) from tomato fruit, using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). Quantification was done by external calibration and the method was validated in terms of specificity, precision, accuracy, and detection and quantitation limits. We further demonstrate the validity of our approach by analysing GGPP contents in the ripe fruits of wild-type tomatoes and mutants defective in GGPP production. Finally, we also show that the sample preparation is key to prevent GGPP hydrolysis and mitigate its conversion to GGP. CONCLUSION Our study provides an efficient tool to investigate the metabolic fluxes required for GGPP supply and consumption in tomato fruit.
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- Wayne Zita
- Plant Physiology Laboratory, University of Neuchâtel, 2000, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- Institute for Plant Molecular and Cell Biology (IBMCP), CSIC-Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Institute for Plant Molecular and Cell Biology (IBMCP), CSIC-Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, University of Neuchâtel, 2000, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- Neuchâtel Platform of Analytical Chemistry, University of Neuchâtel, 2000, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Gutbrod K, Romer J, Dörmann P. Analysis of isoprenyl-phosphates by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Methods Enzymol 2022; 683:171-190. [PMID: 37087186 DOI: 10.1016/bs.mie.2022.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Isoprenoids in plants are synthesized following the plastidial methylerythritol-4-phosphate (MEP) pathway or the mevalonate pathway localized to the cytosol and peroxisomes. Isoprenyl-diphosphates (isoprenyl-PP) are important intermediates for the synthesis of chlorophyll, carotenoids, sterols, and other isoprenoids in plants. The quantification of isoprenyl-PP is challenging due to the amphipathic structure, the low abundance, and the susceptibility to hydrolysis during extraction and storage. Different methods for the measurement of isoprenyl-phosphates have been developed. Isoprenyl-phosphates can be measured after radioactive labeling or after derivatization. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods provide enhanced sensitivity, but still require the extraction from large amounts of sample material. In the protocol presented here, the monophosphates and diphosphates of farnesol, geranylgeraniol and phytol are isolated from plant material with an isopropanol-containing buffer and quantified by LC-MS using citronellyl-P and citronellyl-PP as internal standards. With a low limit of detection for phytyl-P, geranylgeranyl-P, phytyl-PP, and geranylgeranyl-PP, isoprenyl-phosphates can be accurately measured in Arabidopsis leaves or seeds starting with only 20mg of fresh weight.
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- Katharina Gutbrod
- Institute of Molecular Physiology and Biotechnology of Plants (IMBIO), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Physiology and Biotechnology of Plants (IMBIO), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Physiology and Biotechnology of Plants (IMBIO), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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7-Ketocholesterol Induces Lipid Metabolic Reprogramming and Enhances Cholesterol Ester Accumulation in Cardiac Cells. Cells 2021; 10:cells10123597. [PMID: 34944104 PMCID: PMC8700522 DOI: 10.3390/cells10123597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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7-Ketocholesterol (7KCh) is a major oxidized cholesterol product abundant in lipoprotein deposits and atherosclerotic plaques. Our previous study has shown that 7KCh accumulates in erythrocytes of heart failure patients, and further investigation centered on how 7KCh may affect metabolism in cardiomyocytes. We applied metabolomics to study the metabolic changes in cardiac cell line HL-1 after treatment with 7KCh. Mevalonic acid (MVA) pathway-derived metabolites, such as farnesyl-pyrophosphate and geranylgeranyl-pyrophosphate, phospholipids, and triacylglycerols levels significantly declined, while the levels of lysophospholipids, such as lysophosphatidylcholines (lysoPCs) and lysophosphatidylethanolamines (lysoPEs), considerably increased in 7KCh-treated cells. Furthermore, the cholesterol content showed no significant change, but the production of cholesteryl esters was enhanced in the treated cells. To explore the possible mechanisms, we applied mRNA-sequencing (mRNA-seq) to study genes differentially expressed in 7KCh-treated cells. The transcriptomic analysis revealed that genes involved in lipid metabolic processes, including MVA biosynthesis and cholesterol transport and esterification, were differentially expressed in treated cells. Integrated analysis of both metabolomic and transcriptomic data suggests that 7KCh induces cholesteryl ester accumulation and reprogramming of lipid metabolism through altered transcription of such genes as sterol O-acyltransferase- and phospholipase A2-encoding genes. The 7KCh-induced reprogramming of lipid metabolism in cardiac cells may be implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.
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In situ formation of fluorescent polydopamine catalyzed by peroxidase-mimicking FeCo-LDH for pyrophosphate ion and pyrophosphatase activity detection. Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1053:89-97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2018.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chhonker YS, Haney SL, Bala V, Holstein SA, Murry DJ. Simultaneous Quantitation of Isoprenoid Pyrophosphates in Plasma and Cancer Cells Using LC-MS/MS. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23123275. [PMID: 30544938 PMCID: PMC6321327 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23123275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Isoprenoids (IsoP) are an important class of molecules involved in many different cellular processes including cholesterol synthesis. We have developed a sensitive and specific LC-MS/MS method for the quantitation of three key IsoPs in bio-matrices, geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP), farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP), and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP). LC-MS/MS analysis was performed using a Nexera UPLC System connected to a LCMS-8060 (Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Columbia, MD) with a dual ion source. The electrospray ionization source was operated in the negative MRM mode. The chromatographic separation and detection of analytes was achieved on a reversed phase ACCQ-TAG Ultra C18 (1.7 µm, 100 mm × 2.1 mm I.D.) column. The mobile phase consisted of (1) a 10 mM ammonium carbonate with 0.1% ammonium hydroxide in water, and (2) a 0.1% ammonium hydroxide in acetonitrile/methanol (75/25). The flow rate was set to 0.25 mL/min in a gradient condition. The limit of quantification was 0.04 ng/mL for all analytes with a correlation coefficient (r2) of 0.998 or better and a total run time of 12 min. The inter- and intra-day accuracy (85–115%) precision (<15%), and recovery (40–90%) values met the acceptance criteria. The validated method was successfully applied to quantitate basal concentrations of GPP, FPP and GGPP in human plasma and in cultured cancer cell lines. Our LC-MS/MS method may be used for IsoP quantification in different bio-fluids and to further investigate the role of these compounds in various physiological processes.
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- Yashpal S Chhonker
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.
- Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.
- Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.
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Sugimoto H, Ghosh D, Chen S, Smith MD, Abu-Yousif AO, Qian MG. Immunocapture-LC/MS-Based Target Engagement Measurement in Tumor Plasma Membrane. Anal Chem 2018; 90:13564-13571. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b03726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Gas-phase structural characterization of neuropeptides Y Y1 receptor antagonists using mass spectrometry: Orbitrap vs triple quadrupole. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2018; 151:227-234. [PMID: 29367160 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Collision induced dissociation of triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (CID-QqQ) and high-energy collision dissociation (HCD) of Orbitrap were compared for four neuropeptides Y Y1 (NPY Y1) receptor antagonists and showed similar qualitative fragmentation and structural information. Orbitrap high resolution and high mass accuracy HCD fragmentation spectra allowed unambiguous identification of product ions in the range 0.04-4.25 ppm. Orbitrap mass spectrometry showed abundant analyte-specific product ions also observed on CID-QqQ. These results show the suitability of these product ions for use in quantitative analysis by MRM mode. In addition, it was found that all compounds could be determined at levels >1 μg L-1 using the QqQ instrument and that the detection limits for this analyzer ranged from 0.02 to 0.6 μg L-1. Overall, the results obtained from experiments acquired in QqQ show a good agreement with those acquired from the Orbitrap instrument allowing the use of this relatively inexpensive technique (QqQ) for accurate quantification of these compounds in clinical and academic applications.
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