The metal-organic framework MIL-101(Cr) as efficient adsorbent in a vortex-assisted dispersive solid-phase extraction of imatinib mesylate in rat plasma coupled with ultra-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry: Application to a pharmacokinetic study

Magnetic solid-phase extraction of tetracyclines from milk using metal-organic framework MIL-101(Cr)-NH2 functionalised hydrophilic magnetic nanoparticles

Novel metal-organic framework MIL-101(Cr)-NH2 functionalised hydrophilic polydopamine-modified Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4@PDA@MIL-101(Cr)-NH2) were synthesised and used as magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) adsorbents for extracting tetracyclines (TCs) from milk samples. The integrated Fe3O4@PDA@MIL-101(Cr)-NH2 exhibited convenient magnetic separation and exceptional multi-target binding capabilities. Furthermore, the PDA coating significantly enhanced the hydrophilicity and extraction efficiency of the material, thereby facilitating the extraction of trace TCs. Various factors affecting MSPE, such as adsorbent dosage, extraction time, pH value, and desorption conditions, were optimised. The developed MSPE method coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography demonstrated good linearity (R2 ≥ 0.9989), acceptable accuracy (82.2%-106.1%), good repeatability (intra-day precision of 0.8%-4.7% and inter-day precision of 1.1%-4.5%), low limits of detection (2.18-6.25 μg L-1), and low limits of quantification (6.54-18.75 μg L-1) in TCs detection. The approach was successfully used for the quantification of trace TCs in real milk samples.

Effect of functionalization on the adsorption performance of carbon nanotube as a drug delivery system for imatinib: molecular simulation study

In this study, efficiency of functionalized carbon nanotube as a potential delivery system for imatinib anti-cancer drug was investigated. Accordingly, carboxyl and hydroxyl functionalized carbon nanotube were inspected as a notable candidate for the carriage of this drug in aqueous media. For this purpose, possible interactions of imatinib with pure and functionalized carbon nanotube were considered in aqueous media. The compounds were optimized in gas phase using density functional calculations. Solvation free energies and association free energies of the optimized structures were then studied by Monte Carlo simulation and perturbation method in water environment. Outcomes of quantum mechanical calculations presented that pure and functionalized carbon nanotubes can act as imatinib drug adsorbents in gas phase. However, results of association free energy calculations in aqueous solution indicated that only carboxyl and hydroxyl functionalized carbon nanotubes could interact with imatinib. Monte Carlo simulation results revealed that electrostatic interactions play a vital role in the intermolecular interaction energies after binding of drug and nanotube in aqueous solution. Computed solvation free energies in water showed that the interactions with functionalized carbon nanotubes significantly enhance the solubility of imatinib, which could improve its in vivo bioavailability.

Pretreatment and analysis techniques development of TKIs in biological samples for pharmacokinetic studies and therapeutic drug monitoring

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have emerged as the first-line small molecule drugs in many cancer therapies, exerting their effects by impeding aberrant cell growth and proliferation through the modulation of tyrosine kinase-mediated signaling pathways. However, there exists a substantial inter-individual variability in the concentrations of certain TKIs and their metabolites, which may render patients with compromised immune function susceptible to diverse infections despite receiving theoretically efficacious anticancer treatments, alongside other potential side effects or adverse reactions. Therefore, an urgent need exists for an up-to-date review concerning the biological matrices relevant to bioanalysis and the sampling methods, clinical pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic drug monitoring of different TKIs. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in pretreatment methods, such as protein precipitation (PPT), liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), solid-phase extraction (SPE), micro-SPE (μ-SPE), magnetic SPE (MSPE), and vortex-assisted dispersive SPE (VA-DSPE) achieved since 2017. It also highlights the latest analysis techniques such as newly developed high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) methods, capillary electrophoresis (CE), gas chromatography (GC), supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) procedures, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) assays as well as novel nanoprobes-based biosensing techniques. In addition, a comparison is made between the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches while presenting critical challenges and prospects in pharmacokinetic studies and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Engineering of CuMOF-SWCNTs@AuNPs-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Ultrasensitive and Selective Monitoring of Imatinib in Human Serum

Imatinib (IMA) is a common chemotherapy drug for the treatment of leukemia and can potentially lead to drug resistance and toxicity during the course of treatment. Monitoring IMA concentrations in body fluids is necessary to optimize therapeutic schedules and avoid overdosage. In this paper, a novel ultrasensitive electrochemical sensor based on CuMOF and SWCNTs@AuNPs was developed to determine this antileukemic drug. Herein, AuNPs were supported on carboxylic single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT-COOH), and then poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) was used as a dispersant to overcome the internal van der Waals interactions among the CNTs, further increasing the AuNP loading. Moreover, the morphology, structure, composition, and electrochemical properties of the CuMOF-SWCNTs@AuNPs composite film were characterized using SEM, TEM, FT-IR, UV-vis, XRD, XPS, CV, and EIS. Due to the advantage of the superior electrocatalytic and conductive properties of SWCNTs@AuNPs and their preferable adsorptivity and affinity to IMA of CuMOF, the fabricated glassy carbon electrode significantly improved the determination performance via their synergetic amplified effect. Under optimal conditions, a wide linear response was exhibited in the range from 0.05 to 20.0 μM and the low detection limit of 5.2 nM. In addition, our prepared sensor has been applied to the analysis of IMA in blood serum samples with acceptable results. Therefore, our CuMOF-SWCNTs@AuNPs-based electrochemical sensor possessed prominent sensing responses for IMA, which could be used as a prospective approach in clinical application.

Sensitivity enhancement of a Cu (II) metal organic framework-acetylene black-based electrochemical sensor for ultrasensitive detection of imatinib in clinical samples

Imatinib (IMB), an anticancer drug, is extensively used for chemotherapy to improve the quality of life of cancer patients. The aim of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is to guide and evaluate the medicinal therapy, and then optimize the clinical effect of individual dosing regimens. In this work, a highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor based on glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with acetylene black (AB) and a Cu (II) metal organic framework (CuMOF) was developed to measure the concentration of IMB. CuMOF with preferable adsorbability and AB with excellent electrical conductivity functioned cooperatively to enhance the analytical determination of IMB. The modified electrodes were characterized using X-rays diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry (UV-vis), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), brunauer‒emmett‒teller (BET) and barrett‒joyner‒halenda (BJH) techniques. Analytical parameters such as the ratio of CuMOF to AB, dropping volumes, pH, scanning rate and accumulation time were investigated through cyclic voltammetry (CV). Under optimal conditions, the sensor exhibited an excellent electrocatalytic response for IMB detection, and two linear detection ranges were obatined of 2.5 nM-1.0 μM and 1.0-6.0 μM with a detection limit (DL) of 1.7 nM (S/N = 3). Finally, the good electroanalytical ability of CuMOF-AB/GCE sensor facilitated the successful determination of IMB in human serum samples. Due to its acceptable selectivity, repeatability and long-term stability, this sensor shows promising application prospects in the detection of IMB in clinical samples.

MOF-Based Antibiofouling Hemoadsorbent for Highly Efficient Removal of Protein-Bound Bilirubin

A metal-organic framework (MOF)-based antibiofouling hemoadsorbent (PCB-MIL101) was developed through a facile encapsulation of MIL-101(Cr) in zwitterionic poly carboxybetaine (PCB) hydrogel. PCB-MIL101 possessed strong mechanical strength and superior hemocompatibility, ensuring its safety in hemoperfusion applications. In addition, it showed efficient and effective adsorption toward bilirubin (BR), and its maximum adsorption capacity was ∼583 mg g^-1. Moreover, due to the protection of antibiofouling PCB hydrogel, PCB-MIL101 showed ability to resist protein adsorption, thus working effectively to remove BR molecules from their binding albumin in biological solutions. The finding in this study provides a novel insight into developing MOF-based hemoadsorbents for the improvement of hemoperfusion therapies.

Metal-Organic Framework Traps with Record-High Bilirubin Removal Capacity for Hemoperfusion Therapy

Adsorption-based hemoperfusion has been widely used to remove toxins from the blood of patients suffering acute liver failure (ALF). However, its detoxification effect has been severely hampered by the unsatisfactory adsorption performance of clinically used porous adsorbents, such as activated carbon (AC) and adsorption resin. Herein, two cage-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), PCN-333 (constructed from 4,4,4-s-triazine-2,4,6-triyl-tribenzoic acid (H₃TATB) ligands and Al₃ metal clusters) and MOF-808 (constructed from 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (H₃BTC) ligands and Zr₆ metal clusters), are introduced for highly efficient hemoperfusion. They possess negligible hemolytic activity and can act as "bilirubin traps" to achieve outstanding adsorption performance toward bilirubin, a typical toxin related to ALF. Notably, PCN-333 shows a record-high adsorption capacity (∼1003.8 mg g^-1) among various bilirubin adsorbents previously reported. More importantly, they can efficiently adsorb bilirubin in bovine serum albumin (BSA) solution or even in 100% fetal bovine serum (FBS) due to their high selectivity. Strikingly, the adsorption rate and capacity of PCN-333 in biological solutions are approximately four times faster and 69 times higher than those of clinical AC, respectively. Findings in this work pave a new avenue to overcome the challenge of low adsorption efficiency and capacity in hemoperfusion therapy.

In Situ Growth of Metal-Organic Framework HKUST-1 on Graphene Oxide Nanoribbons with High Electrochemical Sensing Performance in Imatinib Determination

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been previously investigated as electrode materials for developing electrochemical sensors. They have usually been reported to suffer from poor conductivity and improvement in the conductivity of MOFs is still a great challenge. Here, we reported the fabrication of an electrochemical sensor based on the in situ growth of framework HKUST-1 on conductive graphene oxide nanoribbons (GONRs)-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) (HKUST-1/GONRs/GCE). The as-fabricated modified electrode was characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM, Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and Raman spectroscopy. The voltammetric response of HKUST-1/GONRs/GCE toward Imatinib (IMA), as an anticancer drug, is dramatically higher than HKUST-1/GCE because of the synergic effect of the GONRs and HKUST-1 framework. The calibration curve at the HKUST-1/GONRs/GCE for IMA covered two linear dynamic ranges, 0.04-1.0 and 1.0-80 μmol L^-1, with a detection limit of 0.006 μmol L^-1 (6 nmol L^-1). Taking advantage of the conductivity of GONRs and large surface area of HKUST-1, a sensitive modified electrode was developed for the electrochemical determination of IMA. The present method provides an effective strategy to solve the poor conductivity of the MOFs. Finally, the obtained electrochemical performance made this modified electrode promising in the determination of IMA in urine and serum samples.

Pharmacokinetic Comparisons of Mangiferin and Mangiferin Monosodium Salt in Rat Plasma by UPLC-MS/MS

Mangiferin (MG) is an active component in natural medicines, and various studies have been reported on pharmacological effects, but the low solubility and bioavailability of MG limit its wide application. The aim of the present study was to investigate the pharmacokinetic profiles of mangiferin (MG) and mangiferin monosodium salt (MG-Na) in rat plasma by UPLC-MS/MS, which were then compared between the two groups. An appropriate high sensitivity and selectivity ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method was applied to the comparison of plasma pharmacokinetics in MG and MG-Na using carbamazepine as internal standard (IS). These results showed that there were statistically significant differences in the pharmacokinetic parameters between MG and MG-Na after a single oral administration at 100 mg/kg. When compared with pharmacokinetic parameters of MG, the AUC(0-t), AUC(0–∞), Cmax,K10, and Ka of MG-Na were increased by 5.6-, 5.7-, 20.8-, 8-, and 83.6-fold, while the Tmax and CL/F were decreased by 4- and 5.7-fold (P<0.001), respectively. t1/2 value showed an increasing trend, but was statistically significant between the two groups. Moreover, the AUC value in the MG-Na group was significantly increased and the relative bioavailability was calculated to be 570% when compared with that of the MG group. These results suggested that the salification reaction of MG can effectively enhance gastrointestinal absorption and relative bioavailability by improving solubility and membrane permeability.

Chitosan grafted onto Fe3O4@poly(N-vinylcaprolactam) as a new sorbent for detecting Imatinib mesylate in biosamples using UPLC-MS/MS

Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles with chitosan grafted onto poly(N-vinylcaprolactam) copolymers are synthesized and showed dual sensitivity to temperature and pH.

Ultra-performance LC–MS/MS study of the pharmacokinetic interaction of imatinib with selected vitamin preparations in rats

Aim: The growing interest of cancerous patients in using vitamins, while on imatinib (IMA) therapy, increased the risk of their pharmacokinetic interactions. Methodology: Ultra-performance LC–MS/MS method was developed and validated for the determination of IMA following oral administration of selected vitamin preparations (vitamin A, E, D3 and C) in rat plasma using a hybrid sample preparation technique of protein precipitation followed by SPE. Results: The method showed good linear response for IMA over the concentration range 1–500 ng/ml. Co-administered vitamin preparations could affect IMA pharmacokinetic profiling through either an increase (vitamin A and E) or a decrease (vitamin C) in IMA bioavailability. Vitamin D3 produced no significant effect on IMA bioavailability. Conclusion: Particular concern should be paid when vitamin preparations are administered with IMA.

Preparation of iron-based MIL-101 functionalized polydopamine@Fe3 O4 magnetic composites for extracting sulfonylurea herbicides from environmental water and vegetable samples

Here, we describe a simple one-pot solvothermal method for synthesizing MIL-101(Fe)@polydopamine@Fe₃ O₄ composites from polydopamine-modified Fe₃ O₄ particles. The composite was used as a magnetic adsorbent to rapidly extract sulfonylurea herbicides. The herbicides were then analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. The best possible extraction efficiencies were achieved by optimizing the most important extraction parameters, including desorption conditions, extraction time, adsorbent dose, salt concentration, and the pH of the solution. Good linearity was found (correlation coefficients >0.9991) over the herbicide concentration range 1-150 μg/L using the optimal conditions. The limits of detection (the concentrations giving signal/noise ratios of 3) were low, at 0.12-0.34 μg/L, and repeatability was good (the relative standard deviations were <4.8%, n = 6). The method was used successfully to determine four sulfonylurea herbicides in environmental water and vegetable samples, giving satisfactory recoveries of 87.1-108.9%. The extraction efficiency achieved using MIL-101(Fe)@polydopamine@Fe₃ O₄ was compared with the extraction efficiencies achieved using other magnetic composites (polydopamine@Fe₃ O₄ , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)-1@polydopamine@Fe₃ O₄ , and MIL-100(Fe)@polydopamine@Fe₃ O₄ ). The results showed that the magnetic MIL-101(Fe)@polydopamine@Fe₃ O₄ composites have great potential for the extraction of trace sulfonylurea herbicides from various sample types.

Core-shell structured magnetic metal-organic framework composites for highly selective detection of N-glycopeptides based on boronic acid affinity chromatography

Boronic acid affinity chromatography (BAAC) is one of the most significant methods in glycoproteomics research due to its low bias towards glycopeptides and easy enrichment process. In this work, core-shell structured magnetic metal-organic framework (MOF) composites with abundant boronic acid groups were designed and synthesized for selective glycopeptide enrichment based on BAAC. The as-prepared core-shell structured magnetic MOF composites (denoted as Fe₃O₄@PVP/PEI@MOF (B)) inherited strong magnetic responsiveness from the Fe₃O₄ core as well as ultrahigh surface area and abundant boronic acid sites from the MOF shell. The affinity between boronic acid and cis-diols groups endowed the composites with improved sensitivity (0.5 fmol/μL) and selectivity (1:100) towards glycopeptides, achieving remarkable results in glycopeptides detection from standard glycoprotein digests as well as complex bio-samples. As a result, a total of 209 N-glycosylation peptides from 89 different glycoproteins were identified from human serum digests, indicating its broad prospect in glycoproteome study.

Review of computer simulations on anti-cancer drug delivery in MOFs

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have been recently used as potential nanocarrier platforms in biomedical applications such as drug storage and delivery, due to their low toxicity, biodegradability, high internal surface area, widely tunable composition, high payloads and controlled drug release.

Porphyrin based porous organic polymer modified with Fe3O4 nanoparticles as an efficient adsorbent for the enrichment of benzoylurea insecticides

Porphyrin-based porous organic polymers (P-POPs) are amorphous polymers linked by strong covalent bonds between the porphyrin subunits that act as building blocks. The authors describe a magnetic P-POP that possesses high surface area, a highly porous structure, and strong magnetism. The MP-POP was employed as a magnetic sorbent for the extraction of benzoylurea insecticides from cucumber and tomato samples prior to their determination by HPLC. The sorbent has a typical sorption capacity of 1.90-2.00 mg∙g^-1. The method exhibits a good linear range (0.8-160 ng·g^-1), low limits of detection (0.08-0.2 ng·g^-1), and high method recoveries (81.8-103.5%) for cucumber and tomato samples. The MP-POP has different adsorption capabilities for the benzoylurea insecticides, phenylurea herbicides and phenols compounds, and the adsorption mechanism is found to be based on π-stacking, hydrogen-bonding, and hydrophobic interactions. Graphical abstract A novel magnetic porphyrin-based porous organic polymer was fabricated and used as the adsorbent for the efficient extraction of benzoylurea insecticides.

Antineoplastic drugs and their analysis: a state of the art review

We provide an overview of the analytical methods available for the quantification of antineoplastic drugs in pharmaceutical formulations, biological and environmental samples.