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Kupče Ē, Mote KR, Webb A, Madhu PK, Claridge TDW. Multiplexing experiments in NMR and multi-nuclear MRI. PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 124-125:1-56. [PMID: 34479710 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnmrs.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Multiplexing NMR experiments by direct detection of multiple free induction decays (FIDs) in a single experiment offers a dramatic increase in the spectral information content and often yields significant improvement in sensitivity per unit time. Experiments with multi-FID detection have been designed with both homonuclear and multinuclear acquisition, and the advent of multiple receivers on commercial spectrometers opens up new possibilities for recording spectra from different nuclear species in parallel. Here we provide an extensive overview of such techniques, designed for applications in liquid- and solid-state NMR as well as in hyperpolarized samples. A brief overview of multinuclear MRI is also provided, to stimulate cross fertilization of ideas between the two areas of research (NMR and MRI). It is shown how such techniques enable the design of experiments that allow structure elucidation of small molecules from a single measurement. Likewise, in biomolecular NMR experiments multi-FID detection allows complete resonance assignment in proteins. Probes with multiple RF microcoils routed to multiple NMR receivers provide an alternative way of increasing the throughput of modern NMR systems, effectively reducing the cost of NMR analysis and increasing the information content at the same time. Solid-state NMR experiments have also benefited immensely from both parallel and sequential multi-FID detection in a variety of multi-dimensional pulse schemes. We are confident that multi-FID detection will become an essential component of future NMR methodologies, effectively increasing the sensitivity and information content of NMR measurements.
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- Ēriks Kupče
- Bruker UK Ltd., Banner Lane, Coventry CV4 9GH, United Kingdom.
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- TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-Hyderabad, 36/P Gopanpally Village, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad 500 046, Telangana, India
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- Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands
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- TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-Hyderabad, 36/P Gopanpally Village, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad 500 046, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TA, UK
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Untuned broadband spiral micro-coils achieve sensitive multi-nuclear NMR TX/RX from microfluidic samples. Sci Rep 2021; 11:7798. [PMID: 33833324 PMCID: PMC8032710 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-87247-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The low frequency plateau in the frequency response of an untuned micro-resonator permits broadband radio-frequency reception, albeit at the expense of optimal signal-to-noise ratio for a particular nucleus. In this contribution we determine useful figures of merit for broadband micro-coils, and thereby explore the parametric design space towards acceptable simultaneous excitation and reception of a microfluidic sample over a wide frequency band ranging from 13C to 1H, i.e., 125–500 MHz in an 11.74 T magnet. The detector achieves 37% of the performance of a comparably sized, tuned and matched resonator, and a linewidth of 17 ppb using standard magnet shims. The use of broadband detectors circumvents numerous difficulties introduced by multi-resonant RF detector circuits, including sample loading effects on matching, channel isolation, and field distortion.
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Davoodi H, Jouda M, Korvink JG, MacKinnon N, Badilita V. Broadband and multi-resonant sensors for NMR. PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY 2019; 112-113:34-54. [PMID: 31481158 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnmrs.2019.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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It has always been of considerable interest to study the nuclear magnetic resonance response of multiple nuclei simultaneously, whether these signals arise from internuclear couplings within the same molecule, or from uncoupled nuclei within sample mixtures. The literature contains numerous uncorrelated reports on techniques employed to achieve multi-nuclear NMR detection. This paper consolidates the subset of techniques in which single coil detectors are utilized, and highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, at the same time pointing the way towards future developments in the field of multi-nuclear NMR. We compare the different multi-nuclear NMR techniques in terms of performance, and present a guide to NMR probe designers towards application-based optimum design. We also review the applicability of micro-coils in the context of multi-nuclear methods. Micro-coils benefit from compact geometries and exhibit lower impedance, which provide new opportunities and challenges for the NMR probe designer.
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- Hossein Davoodi
- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Mumtaz MW, Hamid AA, Akhtar MT, Anwar F, Rashid U, AL-Zuaidy MH. An overview of recent developments in metabolomics and proteomics – phytotherapic research perspectives. FRONTIERS IN LIFE SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/21553769.2017.1279573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Muhammad Waseem Mumtaz
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioscience, Laboratory of Natural Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Spengler N, Höfflin J, Moazenzadeh A, Mager D, MacKinnon N, Badilita V, Wallrabe U, Korvink JG. Heteronuclear Micro-Helmholtz Coil Facilitates µm-Range Spatial and Sub-Hz Spectral Resolution NMR of nL-Volume Samples on Customisable Microfluidic Chips. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0146384. [PMID: 26730968 PMCID: PMC4701473 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We present a completely revised generation of a modular micro-NMR detector, featuring an active sample volume of ∼ 100 nL, and an improvement of 87% in probe efficiency. The detector is capable of rapidly screening different samples using exchangeable, application-specific, MEMS-fabricated, microfluidic sample containers. In contrast to our previous design, the sample holder chips can be simply sealed with adhesive tape, with excellent adhesion due to the smooth surfaces surrounding the fluidic ports, and so withstand pressures of ∼2.5 bar, while simultaneously enabling high spectral resolution up to 0.62 Hz for H2O, due to its optimised geometry. We have additionally reworked the coil design and fabrication processes, replacing liquid photoresists by dry film stock, whose final thickness does not depend on accurate volume dispensing or precise levelling during curing. We further introduced mechanical alignment structures to avoid time-intensive optical alignment of the chip stacks during assembly, while we exchanged the laser-cut, PMMA spacers by diced glass spacers, which are not susceptible to melting during cutting. Doing so led to an overall simplification of the entire fabrication chain, while simultaneously increasing the yield, due to an improved uniformity of thickness of the individual layers, and in addition, due to more accurate vertical positioning of the wirebonded coils, now delimited by a post base plateau. We demonstrate the capability of the design by acquiring a 1H spectrum of ∼ 11 nmol sucrose dissolved in D2O, where we achieved a linewidth of 1.25 Hz for the TSP reference peak. Chemical shift imaging experiments were further recorded from voxel volumes of only ∼ 1.5 nL, which corresponded to amounts of just 1.5 nmol per voxel for a 1 M concentration. To extend the micro-detector to other nuclei of interest, we have implemented a trap circuit, enabling heteronuclear spectroscopy, demonstrated by two 1H/13C 2D HSQC experiments.
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- Nils Spengler
- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Simulation, IMTEK–Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Laboratory for Microactuators, IMTEK–Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Laboratory for Microactuators, IMTEK–Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Nagana Gowda GA, Raftery D. Can NMR solve some significant challenges in metabolomics? JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. : 1997) 2015; 260:144-60. [PMID: 26476597 PMCID: PMC4646661 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmr.2015.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2015] [Revised: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/18/2015] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The field of metabolomics continues to witness rapid growth driven by fundamental studies, methods development, and applications in a number of disciplines that include biomedical science, plant and nutrition sciences, drug development, energy and environmental sciences, toxicology, etc. NMR spectroscopy is one of the two most widely used analytical platforms in the metabolomics field, along with mass spectrometry (MS). NMR's excellent reproducibility and quantitative accuracy, its ability to identify structures of unknown metabolites, its capacity to generate metabolite profiles using intact bio-specimens with no need for separation, and its capabilities for tracing metabolic pathways using isotope labeled substrates offer unique strengths for metabolomics applications. However, NMR's limited sensitivity and resolution continue to pose a major challenge and have restricted both the number and the quantitative accuracy of metabolites analyzed by NMR. Further, the analysis of highly complex biological samples has increased the demand for new methods with improved detection, better unknown identification, and more accurate quantitation of larger numbers of metabolites. Recent efforts have contributed significant improvements in these areas, and have thereby enhanced the pool of routinely quantifiable metabolites. Additionally, efforts focused on combining NMR and MS promise opportunities to exploit the combined strength of the two analytical platforms for direct comparison of the metabolite data, unknown identification and reliable biomarker discovery that continue to challenge the metabolomics field. This article presents our perspectives on the emerging trends in NMR-based metabolomics and NMR's continuing role in the field with an emphasis on recent and ongoing research from our laboratory.
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- G A Nagana Gowda
- Northwest Metabolomics Research Center, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
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- Northwest Metabolomics Research Center, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, United States; Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, United States.
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Multinuclear nanoliter one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy with a single non-resonant microcoil. Nat Commun 2014; 5:3025. [DOI: 10.1038/ncomms4025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2013] [Accepted: 11/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Nagana Gowda G, Raftery D. Advances in NMR-Based Metabolomics. FUNDAMENTALS OF ADVANCED OMICS TECHNOLOGIES: FROM GENES TO METABOLITES 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-62651-6.00008-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Appiah-Amponsah E, Owusu-Sarfo K, Gowda GN, Ye T, Raftery D. Combining Hydrophilic Interaction Chromatography (HILIC) and Isotope Tagging for Off-Line LC-NMR Applications in Metabolite Analysis. Metabolites 2013; 3:575-591. [PMID: 24860727 PMCID: PMC3901292 DOI: 10.3390/metabo3030575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Revised: 07/06/2013] [Accepted: 07/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The complementary use of liquid chromatography (LC) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) has shown high utility in a variety of fields. While the significant benefit of spectral simplification can be achieved for the analysis of complex samples, other limitations remain. For example, (1)H LC-NMR suffers from pH dependent chemical shift variations, especially during urine analysis, owing to the high physiological variation of urine pH. Additionally, large solvent signals from the mobile phase in LC can obscure lower intensity signals and severely limit the number of metabolites detected. These limitations, along with sample dilution, hinder the ability to make reliable chemical shift assignments. Recently, stable isotopic labeling has been used to detect quantitatively specific classes of metabolites of interest in biofluids. Here we present a strategy that explores the combined use of two-dimensional hydrophilic interaction chromatography (HILIC) and isotope tagged NMR for the unambiguous identification of carboxyl containing metabolites present in human urine. The ability to separate structurally related compounds chromatographically, in off-line mode, followed by detection using (1)H-(15)N 2D HSQC (two-dimensional heteronuclear single quantum coherence) spectroscopy, resulted in the assignment of low concentration carboxyl-containing metabolites from a library of isotope labeled compounds. The quantitative nature of this strategy is also demonstrated.
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- Emmanuel Appiah-Amponsah
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; E-Mails: (E.A.-A.); (K.O.-S.); (G.A.N.G.); (T.Y.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; E-Mails: (E.A.-A.); (K.O.-S.); (G.A.N.G.); (T.Y.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; E-Mails: (E.A.-A.); (K.O.-S.); (G.A.N.G.); (T.Y.)
- Northwest Metabolomics Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; E-Mails: (E.A.-A.); (K.O.-S.); (G.A.N.G.); (T.Y.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; E-Mails: (E.A.-A.); (K.O.-S.); (G.A.N.G.); (T.Y.)
- Northwest Metabolomics Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel: +206-543-9709; Fax: +206-616-4819
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Mousoulis C, Maleki T, Ziaie B, Neu CP. Atomic force microscopy-coupled microcoils for cellular-scale nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 2013; 102:143702. [PMID: 24719493 PMCID: PMC3637277 DOI: 10.1063/1.4801318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2013] [Accepted: 03/26/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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We present the coupling of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technologies to enable topographical, mechanical, and chemical profiling of biological samples. Here, we fabricate and perform proof-of-concept testing of radiofrequency planar microcoils on commercial AFM cantilevers. The sensitive region of the coil was estimated to cover an approximate volume of 19.4 × 103 μm3 (19.4 pl). Functionality of the spectroscopic module of the prototype device is illustrated through the detection of 1Η resonance in deionized water. The acquired spectra depict combined NMR capability with AFM that may ultimately enable biophysical and biochemical studies at the single cell level.
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- Charilaos Mousoulis
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA ; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA ; Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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Yue J, Schouten JC, Nijhuis TA. Integration of Microreactors with Spectroscopic Detection for Online Reaction Monitoring and Catalyst Characterization. Ind Eng Chem Res 2012. [DOI: 10.1021/ie301258j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Jun Yue
- Laboratory of Chemical Reactor Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology,
P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Chemical Reactor Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology,
P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Chemical Reactor Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology,
P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Gowda GAN, Shanaiah N, Raftery D. Isotope enhanced approaches in metabolomics. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2012; 992:147-64. [PMID: 23076583 DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-4954-2_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The rapidly growing area of "metabolomics," in which a large number of metabolites from body fluids, cells or tissue are detected quantitatively, in a single step, promises immense potential for a number of disciplines including early disease diagnosis, therapy monitoring, systems biology, drug discovery and nutritional science. Because of its ability to detect a large number of metabolites in intact biological samples reproducibly and quantitatively, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has emerged as one of the most powerful analytical techniques in metabolomics. NMR spectroscopy of biological samples with isotope labeling of metabolites using nuclei such as (2)H, (13)C, (15)N and (31)P, either in vivo or ex vivo, has dramatically improved our ability to identify low concentrated metabolites and trace important metabolic pathways. Considering the somewhat limited sensitivity and high complexity of NMR spectra of biological samples, efforts have been made to increase sensitivity and selectivity through isotope labeling methods, which pave novel avenues to unravel biological complexity and understand cellular functions in health and various disease conditions. This chapter describes current developments in isotope labeling of metabolites in vivo as well as ex vivo, and their potential metabolomics applications.
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- G A Nagana Gowda
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA.
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From single to multiple microcoil flow probe NMR and related capillary techniques: a review. Anal Bioanal Chem 2011; 402:647-69. [PMID: 21969176 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-011-5419-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2011] [Revised: 08/20/2011] [Accepted: 09/14/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is one of the most important and powerful instrumental analytical techniques for structural elucidation of unknown small and large (complex) isolated and synthesized compounds in organic and inorganic chemistry. X-ray crystallography, neutron scattering (neutron diffraction), and NMR spectroscopy are the only suitable methods for three-dimensional structure determination at atomic resolution. Moreover, these methods are complementary. However, by means of NMR spectroscopy, reaction dynamics and interaction processes can also be investigated. Unfortunately, this technique is very insensitive in comparison with other spectrometric (e.g., mass spectrometry) and spectroscopic (e.g., infrared spectroscopy) methods. Mainly through the development of stronger magnets and more sensitive solenoidal microcoil flow probes, this drawback has been successfully counteracted. Capillary NMR spectroscopy increases the mass-based sensitivity of the NMR spectroscopic analysis up to 100-fold compared with conventional 5-mm NMR probes, and thus can be coupled online and off-line with other microseparation and detection techniques. It offers not only higher sensitivity, but in many cases provides better quality spectra than traditional methods. Owing to the immense number of compounds (e.g., of natural product extracts and compound libraries) to be examined, single microcoil flow probe NMR spectroscopy will soon be far from being sufficiently effective as a screening method. For this reason, an inevitable trend towards coupled microseparation-multiple microcoil flow probe NMR techniques, which allow simultaneous online and off-line detection of several compounds, will occur. In this review we describe the current status and possible future developments of single and multiple microcoil capillary flow probe NMR spectroscopy and its application as a high-throughput tool for the analysis of a large number of mass-limited samples. The advantages and drawbacks of different coupled microseparation-capillary NMR spectroscopy techniques, such as capillary high-performance liquid chromatography-NMR spectroscopy, capillary electrophoresis-NMR spectroscopy, and capillary gas chromatography-NMR spectroscopy, are discussed and demonstrated by specific applications. Another subject of discussion is the progress in parallel NMR detection techniques. Furthermore, the applicability and mixing capability of tiny reactor systems, termed "microreactors" or "micromixers," implemented in NMR probes is demonstrated by carbamate- and imine-forming reactions.
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Norcross JA, Milling CT, Olson DL, Xu D, Audrieth A, Albrecht R, Ruan K, Likos J, Jones C, Peck TL. Multiplexed NMR: an automated CapNMR dual-sample probe. Anal Chem 2011; 82:7227-36. [PMID: 20681560 DOI: 10.1021/ac101003f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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A new generation of microscale, nuclear magnetic resonance (CapNMR) probe technology employs two independent detection elements to accommodate two samples simultaneously. Each detection element in the dual-sample CapNMR probe (DSP) delivers the same spectral resolution and S/N as in a CapNMR probe configured to accommodate one sample at a time. A high degree of electrical isolation allows the DSP to be used in a variety of data acquisition modes. Both samples are shimmed simultaneously to achieve high spectral resolution for simultaneous data acquisition, or alternatively, a flowcell-specific shim set is readily called via spectrometer subroutines to enable acquisition from one sample while the other is being loaded. An automation system accommodates loading of two samples via dual injection ports on an autosampler and two completely independent flowpaths leading to dedicated flowcells in the DSP probe.
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- James A Norcross
- Protasis/MRM Corporation, 101 West Tomaras Avenue, Savoy, Illinois 61874, USA
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Fratila RM, Velders AH. Small-volume nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. ANNUAL REVIEW OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (PALO ALTO, CALIF.) 2011; 4:227-249. [PMID: 21391818 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anchem-061010-114024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is one of the most information-rich analytical techniques available. However, it is also inherently insensitive, and this drawback precludes the application of NMR spectroscopy to mass- and volume-limited samples. We review a particular approach to increase the sensitivity of NMR experiments, namely the use of miniaturized coils. When the size of the coil is reduced, the sample volume can be brought down to the nanoliter range. We compare the main coil geometries (solenoidal, planar, and microslot/stripline) and discuss their applications to the analysis of mass-limited samples. We also provide an overview of the hyphenation of microcoil NMR spectroscopy to separation techniques and of the integration with lab-on-a-chip devices and microreactors.
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- Raluca M Fratila
- MIRA Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Technical Medicine, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands.
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Mohmmadzadeh M, Baxan N, Badilita V, Kratt K, Weber H, Korvink JG, Wallrabe U, Hennig J, von Elverfeldt D. Characterization of a 3D MEMS fabricated micro-solenoid at 9.4 T. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. : 1997) 2011; 208:20-26. [PMID: 21071246 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmr.2010.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2010] [Revised: 09/25/2010] [Accepted: 09/29/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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We present for the first time a complete characterization of a micro-solenoid for high resolution MR imaging of mass- and volume-limited samples based on three-dimensional B(0), B(1) per unit current (B(1)(unit)) and SNR maps. The micro-solenoids are fabricated using a fully micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) compatible process in conjunction with an automatic wire-bonder. We present 15 μm isotropic resolution 3D B(0) maps performed using the phase difference method. The resulting B(0) variation in the range of [-0.07 ppm to -0.157 ppm] around the coil center, compares favorably with the 0.5 ppm limit accepted for MR microscopy. 3D B(1)(unit) maps of 40 μm isotropic voxel size were acquired according to the extended multi flip angle (ExMFA) method. The results demonstrate that the characterized microcoil provides a high and uniform sensitivity distribution around its center (B(1)(unit) = 3.4 mT/A ± 3.86%) which is in agreement with the corresponding 1D theoretical data computed along the coil axis. The 3D SNR maps reveal a rather uniform signal distribution around the coil center with a mean value of 53.69 ± 19%, in good agreement with the analytical 1D data along coil axis in the axial slice. Finally, we prove the microcoil capabilities for MR microscopy by imaging Eremosphaera viridis cells with 18 μm isotropic resolution.
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- M Mohmmadzadeh
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Germany.
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Zhang S, Nagana Gowda GA, Ye T, Raftery D. Advances in NMR-based biofluid analysis and metabolite profiling. Analyst 2010; 135:1490-8. [PMID: 20379603 PMCID: PMC4720135 DOI: 10.1039/c000091d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Significant improvements in NMR technology and methods have propelled NMR studies to play an important role in a rapidly expanding number of applications involving the profiling of metabolites in biofluids. This review discusses recent technical advances in NMR spectroscopy based metabolite profiling methods, data processing and analysis over the last three years.
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- Shucha Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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Kc R, Gowda YN, Djukovic D, Henry ID, Park GHJ, Raftery D. Susceptibility-matched plugs for microcoil NMR probes. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF. : 1997) 2010; 205:63-8. [PMID: 20510638 PMCID: PMC2891982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmr.2010.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2010] [Revised: 04/06/2010] [Accepted: 04/06/2010] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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For mass-limited samples, the residual sample volume outside the detection coil is an important concern, as is good base line resolution. Here, we present the construction and evaluation of magnetic susceptibility-matched plugs for microcoil NMR sample cells which address these issues. Mixed-epoxy glue and ultem tube plugs that have susceptibility values close to those of perfluorocarbon FC-43 (fluorinert) and copper were used in small volume (0.5-2 microL) and larger volume (15-20 microL) thin glass capillary sample cells. Using these plugs, the sample volume efficiency (i.e. ratio of active volume to total sample volume in the microcoil NMR cell) was improved by 6-12-fold without sensitivity and resolution trade-offs. Comparison with laser etched or heat etched microcoil sample cells is provided. The approaches described are potentially useful in metabolomics for biomarkers detection in mass limited biological samples.
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- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: Dr. Daniel Raftery Professor of Chemistry Purdue University Department of Chemistry 560 Oval Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47907 Office: (765) 494-6070 FAX: (765) 494-0239
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Ye T, Zhang S, Mo H, Tayyari F, Gowda GAN, Raftery D. 13C-formylation for improved nuclear magnetic resonance profiling of amino metabolites in biofluids. Anal Chem 2010; 82:2303-9. [PMID: 20180538 PMCID: PMC2837761 DOI: 10.1021/ac9024818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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An increased interest in metabolite profiling is driving the need for improved analytical techniques with greater performance for a variety of important applications. Despite their limited sensitivity, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods are attractive because of their simplicity, reproducibility, quantitative nature, and wide applicability. The use of chemoselective isotopic tags has the potential to advance the application of NMR for analyzing metabolites in complex biofluids by allowing detection of metabolites down to the low micromoalr level with high resolution and specificity. Here, we report a new (13)C-tagging method using (13)C-formic acid that delivers high sensitivity, good quantitation, and excellent resolution for (1)H-(13)C 2D NMR profiling of amino metabolites. High reproducibility (coefficient of variation (CV) = 2%) was observed for metabolites in urine with concentrations down to 10 microM. As amino compounds comprise an important class of metabolites and small molecules of biological roles, this new method therefore should be amenable to a variety of applications.
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- Tao Ye
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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Kc R, Henry ID, Park GH, Aghdasi A, Raftery D. New Solenoidal Microcoil NMR Probe Using Zero-Susceptibility Wire. CONCEPTS IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE. PART B, MAGNETIC RESONANCE ENGINEERING 2010; 37B:13-19. [PMID: 20182555 PMCID: PMC2826978 DOI: 10.1002/cmr.b.20152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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We present the construction and performance of a 20-μL active volume probe that utilizes zero-susceptibility wire for the detection transceiver coil and a 3.5 mm outer diameter thin-wall bubble flow cell to contain the sample. The probe shows good rf homogeneity, resolution, line shape and sensitivity. The sensitivity and resolution of the 20-μL probe was compared to those for several other coil configurations, including smaller detection volumes, a thin wire copper coil immersed in susceptibility matching perfluorocarbon FC-43 (fluorinert) fluid, and a standard 5 mm probe. In particular, the (1)H mass sensitivity, S(m) (SNR per micromole), was 3-4 fold higher than that for the standard 5 mm probe. Finally, the use of the zero-susceptibility wire in smaller volume probes is discussed along with potential future improvements and applications.
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- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: Dr. Daniel Raftery, Professor of Chemistry, Purdue University, Department of Chemistry, 560 Oval Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47907, Office: (765) 494-6070, FAX: (765) 494-0239,
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DeSilva MA, Shanaiah N, Gowda GAN, Rosa-Pérez K, Hanson BA, Raftery D. Application of 31P NMR spectroscopy and chemical derivatization for metabolite profiling of lipophilic compounds in human serum. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY : MRC 2009; 47 Suppl 1:S74-80. [PMID: 19610016 PMCID: PMC2861047 DOI: 10.1002/mrc.2480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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New methods for obtaining metabolic fingerprints of biological samples with improved resolution and sensitivity are highly sought for early disease detection, studies of human health and pathophysiology, and for better understanding systems biology. Considering the complexity of biological samples, interest in biochemical class selection through the use of chemoselective probes for improved resolution and quantitation is increasing. Considering the role of lipids in the pathogenesis of a number of diseases, in this study fingerprinting of lipid metabolites was achieved by (31)P labeling using the derivatizing agent 2-chloro-4,4,5,5-tetramethyldioxaphospholane. Lipids containing hydroxyl, aldehyde and carboxyl groups were selectively tagged with (31)P and then detected with good resolution using (31)P NMR by exploiting the 100% natural abundance and wide chemical shift range of (31)P. After standardizing the reaction conditions using representative compounds, the derivatization approach was used to profile lipids in human serum. The results show that the (31)P derivatization approach is simple, reproducible and highly quantitative, and has the potential to profile a number of important lipids in complex biological samples.
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- M. Aruni DeSilva
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, DePauw University, 602 S. College Ave., Greencastle, IN 46135
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907
- To whom correspondence should be addressed , Tel: 765-494-6070, Fax: 765-494-0239
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