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Huang Z. Trace analysis of steroid hormones in tear films via liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:386-390. [PMID: 38126427 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay01583a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
In this study, we developed an ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS) method for the analysis of seven steroid hormones in human tears. Tear samples were collected using Schirmer strips and extracted with methanol. The analytes were then subjected to a "one-step" clean-up process using solid phase extraction, and subsequently separated on a C18 column by UPLC. Detection was performed using an Orbitrap MS detector, operated at a resolution of 17 500 FWHM in parallel reaction monitoring mode with an HESI ion source under positive ionization. Our data showed the sensitivity with limits of detection for steroid hormones in tears ranging from 0.12 to 0.86 pg μL-1, and high correlation coefficients in the corresponding concentration range exceeding 0.99. The results also had high accuracy with spiking recoveries for spiked tear samples ranging from 78.2% to 96.7% and relative deviations of less than 15%. Furthermore, we successfully applied our method to detect the pg μL-1 level of steroid hormones in real human tear samples. Our findings showed the potential of this UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS method for the accurate and sensitive determination of steroid hormones in human tears, providing a valuable tool for ophthalmic and endocrine research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhu Huang
- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Gallardo E, Rosado T, Barroso M. The potential of oral fluid in drug monitoring: an update. Bioanalysis 2023; 15:657-660. [PMID: 37458187 DOI: 10.4155/bio-2023-0122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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- Eugenia Gallardo
- Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-556, Covilhã, Portugal
- Laboratório de Fármaco-Toxicologia, Ubimedical, Universidade da Beira Interior, Estrada Municipal 506, 6200-284, Covilhã, Portugal
- Centro Académico Clínico das Beiras-Grupo de Problemas Relacionados com Toxicofilias, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-556, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-556, Covilhã, Portugal
- Laboratório de Fármaco-Toxicologia, Ubimedical, Universidade da Beira Interior, Estrada Municipal 506, 6200-284, Covilhã, Portugal
- Centro Académico Clínico das Beiras-Grupo de Problemas Relacionados com Toxicofilias, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-556, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Serviço de Química e Toxicologia Forenses, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal e Ciências Forenses, Delegação do Sul, 1169-201, Lisboa, Portugal
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Wu Y, Wu Y, Chu L, Yang H, Wang W, Deng H. The Optimal Time-lag for Testosterone Challenge Research Based on Salivary Profiles Following Different Doses of Transdermal Testosterone Administrations. J Mol Neurosci 2023; 73:297-306. [PMID: 37093539 DOI: 10.1007/s12031-023-02118-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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In recent decades, testosterone challenge research examining the effects of testosterone on human neuropsychological behaviors has rapidly grown with the development of a single-dose transdermal testosterone administration paradigm. However, the optimal time-lag between testosterone administration and behavioral measurement is not unified, partly hindering causal understanding of the "testosterone effect". The present study aimed to investigate the optimal time-lag through LC-MS/MS-based salivary profiles of ten biomarkers among healthy males following administration of different doses of transdermal testosterone (i.e., 450- and 150-mg [Androgel®]). Results revealed that testosterone administration significantly increased salivary testosterone levels, reaching maximum levels 2 hours after 450-mg testosterone administration and 1 hour after 150-mg testosterone administration, respectively. Salivary androstenedione and DHEA increased synchronously with testosterone following administration. Moreover, the ratios of testosterone to androstenedione, DHEA, estradiol, and of androstenedione to estrone significantly elevated 1 hour after testosterone administration. In contrast, salivary cortisol and cortisone were decreased over time due to circadian rhythm rather than testosterone administration. Consistent with previous serum studies, the present salivary findings recommended 1-hour post testosterone administration as the optimal time-lag to measure the effects of testosterone on human behaviors in transdermal testosterone challenge research.
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- Yan Wu
- Department of Brain and Learning Science, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Key Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science (Southeast University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Institute of Child Development and Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Nanjing Jiangbei New Area Biopharmaceutical Public Service Platform Co. Ltd, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Brain and Learning Science, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Key Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science (Southeast University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Institute of Child Development and Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Department of Brain and Learning Science, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Key Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science (Southeast University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Institute of Child Development and Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Department of Brain and Learning Science, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Key Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science (Southeast University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Institute of Child Development and Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Department of Brain and Learning Science, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
- Key Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science (Southeast University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210096, China.
- Institute of Child Development and Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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Dhurjad P, Jaiswal P, Gupta K, Wanjari P, Sonti R. Mass spectrometry: A key tool in anti‐doping. SEPARATION SCIENCE PLUS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/sscp.202200058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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- Pooja Dhurjad
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hyderabad India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hyderabad India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hyderabad India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hyderabad India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hyderabad India
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Lood Y, Aardal E, Ahlner J, Ärlemalm A, Carlsson B, Ekman B, Wahlberg J, Josefsson M. Determination of testosterone in serum and saliva by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: An accurate and sensitive method applied on clinical and forensic samples. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2020; 195:113823. [PMID: 33349473 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2020.113823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A highly sensitive and accurate electrospray liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry (ESI-LC-MS/MS) method for determination of testosterone in human serum and saliva was developed and validated. Accurate quantification of testosterone in human matrices is essential in diagnosis and management of androgen status in men, women and children, and in forensic investigations of suspected abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids. Chromatography was performed on an HSS-T3 C18 column with a total run-time of 5.5 min. The tandem mass spectrometry was operated in positive electrospray ionization mode with multiple reaction monitoring. Serum and saliva samples of 200 μL, were prepared by solid-phase extraction using a 96-well plate following precipitation with 200 μL methanol. 13C labeled testosterone was used as internal standard for quantification. The standard curve was linear within the range of 4-1000 pg/mL and the limit of quantification of both serum and salivary testosterone was 4 pg/mL. Accuracy were 99-101 % and 93-95 % with between-run imprecision in serum and saliva, respectively, and inter- and intra-assay coefficients of variation were less than 9.2 %. The method proved to be applicable for determination of testosterone over a wide range of concentrations in serum and saliva samples from clinical patients with various androgen disorders, healthy male and female adults as well as from forensic cases.
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- Yvonne Lood
- National Board of Forensic Medicine, Department of Forensic Genetics and Forensic Toxicology, Linköping, Sweden; Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Endocrinology and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Endocrinology and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- National Forensic Centre, Linköping, Sweden; Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Determination of anabolic steroids in dried blood using microsampling and gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: Application to a testosterone gel administration study. J Chromatogr A 2020; 1628:461445. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2020.461445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Gomez-Gomez A, Miranda J, Feixas G, Arranz Betegon A, Crispi F, Gratacós E, Pozo OJ. Determination of the steroid profile in alternative matrices by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2020; 197:105520. [PMID: 31698034 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2019.105520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The simultaneous determination of a broad panel of steroids provides more accurate information about the hormonal status than the detection of a single hormone. For that reason, the determination of the steroid profile, i.e. the endogenous steroid hormones and their main metabolites, has become the most powerful tool for the study of hormonal imbalances. The usefulness of the evaluation of the steroid profile in urine and plasma is widely accepted. However, despite its broad potential applicability, the evaluation of the whole steroid profile in alternative matrices such as amniotic fluid, saliva and breast milk remains almost unexplored. In this research we developed and validated a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for the quantification of several steroids and their metabolites in amniotic fluid (28 analytes), saliva (15) and breast milk (12). Sample preparation, chromatographic conditions and mass spectrometric conditions (e.g. ionization species or ion source parameters) were optimized. The method was shown to be linear in the range of endogenous concentrations for all studied metabolites. Intra- and inter-assay accuracies were between 80% and 120% while intra- and inter-precisions were below 20% for all analytes in all matrices. The applicability of the method was evaluated by the comparison between the concentration ranges obtained in healthy volunteers (n = 30 per matrix) and the scarce data previously reported in literature. The concentration ranges for several analytes are reported for the first time. The present methodology represents a useful tool for the comprehensive evaluation of the steroid profile in alternative matrices and can be applicable for different clinical purposes.
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- Alex Gomez-Gomez
- Integrative Pharmacology & Systems Neuroscience Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Doctor Aiguader 88, 08003, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra (CEXS-UPF), Doctor Aiguader 88, 08003, Barcelona, Spain
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- BCNatal - Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Institut Clinic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatologia, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Sabino Arana 1, 08028 Spain
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- BCNatal - Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Institut Clinic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatologia, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Sabino Arana 1, 08028 Spain
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- BCNatal - Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Institut Clinic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatologia, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Sabino Arana 1, 08028 Spain
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- BCNatal - Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Institut Clinic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatologia, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Sabino Arana 1, 08028 Spain; Centre for Biomedical Research on Rare Diseases (CIBER-ER), Barcelona, Spain
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- BCNatal - Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Institut Clinic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatologia, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Sabino Arana 1, 08028 Spain; Centre for Biomedical Research on Rare Diseases (CIBER-ER), Barcelona, Spain
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- Integrative Pharmacology & Systems Neuroscience Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Doctor Aiguader 88, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.
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Ponzetto F, Baume N, Schweizer C, Saugy M, Kuuranne T. Steroidal module of the Athlete Biological Passport. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.coemr.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Polet M, Van Gansbeke W, Albertsdóttir AD, Coppieters G, Deventer K, Van Eenoo P. Gas chromatography−mass spectrometry analysis of non‐hydrolyzed sulfated steroids by degradation product formation. Drug Test Anal 2019; 11:1656-1665. [DOI: 10.1002/dta.2606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Michael Polet
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Doping Control LaboratoryGhent University Zwijnaarde Belgium
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Doping Control LaboratoryGhent University Zwijnaarde Belgium
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Doping Control LaboratoryGhent University Zwijnaarde Belgium
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Doping Control LaboratoryGhent University Zwijnaarde Belgium
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Doping Control LaboratoryGhent University Zwijnaarde Belgium
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Development and validation of an open screening method for doping substances in urine by gas chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Anal Chim Acta 2018; 1042:52-59. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2018.08.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Buisson C, Frelat C, Privat K, Martinat N, Audran M, Collomp K. Metabolic and isotopic signature of short-term DHEA administration in women: Comparison with findings in men. Drug Test Anal 2018; 10:1744-1754. [PMID: 30315670 DOI: 10.1002/dta.2519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The impact of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) administration has been widely studied for anti-doping purposes in men, whereas only a few studies have been performed in women. In the present study, the impact of DHEA on the steroid profile parameters and their carbon isotopic ratios was explored. Eleven healthy young women and 10 healthy young men received two treatments: One with 100 mg/day of DHEA for 28 days and one with a placebo according to a double-blind crossover protocol. Urine and saliva (only in females) samples were collected before and for 72 hours after each short-term treatment. In all female subjects, concentrations of the urinary parameters of the steroid profile were highly impacted by short-term DHEA administration including epitestosterone (E). Gas chromatography-combustion-isotope ratio mass spectrometry (GC-C-IRMS) analysis was performed and positive results were observed for E in the four female subjects where E concentration was adequate for such analysis, whereas men results remained negative for E. Last, the ability of the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) software used for the athlete biological passport to identify such doping was assessed. Of the 11 passports generated for female subjects, 10 were automatically classified as an atypical passport finding (ATPF). For the remaining passport with normal status in one woman, the variability of the concentrations prevented the ADAMS software from adjusting individual limits. The most impacted markers in women were T/E and 5αAdiol/E, with a detection window of 36 hours for 5αAdiol/E. In addition, good correlations were observed for DHEA and T concentrations in urine and saliva in females.
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- AFLD - Département des Analyses, Chatenay-Malabry, France
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- AFLD - Département des Analyses, Chatenay-Malabry, France
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- AFLD - Département des Analyses, Chatenay-Malabry, France
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- AFLD - Département des Analyses, Chatenay-Malabry, France
- CIAMS - Université Paris Sud, Université Paris Saclay, Orsay, France
- CIAMS - Université d'Orléans, Orléans, France
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