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Gao SQ, Zhao JH, Guan Y, Tang YS, Li Y, Liu LY. Mass Spectrometry Imaging technology in metabolomics: a systematic review. Biomed Chromatogr 2022:e5494. [PMID: 36044038 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful label-free analysis technique that can provide simultaneous spatial distribution of multiple compounds in a single experiment. By combining the sensitive and rapid screening of high-throughput mass spectrometry with spatial chemical information, metabolite analysis and morphological characteristics are presented in a single image. MSI can be used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of metabolic profiles and it can provide visual analysis of spatial distribution information of complex biological and microbial systems. Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization, laser ablation electrospray ionization and desorption electrospray ionization are commonly used in MSI. Here, we summarize and compare these three technologies, as well as the applications and prospects of MSI in metabolomics.
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- Si-Qi Gao
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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García-Rojas NS, Guillén-Alonso H, Martínez-Jarquín S, Moreno-Pedraza A, Soto-Rodríguez LD, Winkler R. Build, Share and Remix: 3D Printing for Speeding Up the Innovation Cycles in Ambient Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (AIMS). Metabolites 2022; 12:185. [PMID: 35208258 PMCID: PMC8874637 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12020185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Ambient ionisation mass spectrometry (AIMS) enables studying biological systems in their native state and direct high-throughput analyses. The ionisation occurs in the physical conditions of the surrounding environment. Simple spray or plasma-based AIMS devices allow the desorption and ionisation of molecules from solid, liquid and gaseous samples. 3D printing helps to implement new ideas and concepts in AIMS quickly. Here, we present examples of 3D printed AIMS sources and devices for ion transfer and manipulation. Further, we show the use of 3D printer parts for building custom AIMS sampling robots and imaging systems. Using 3D printing technology allows upgrading existing mass spectrometers with relatively low cost and effort.
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- Nancy Shyrley García-Rojas
- Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) Irapuato, Km. 9.6 Libramiento Norte Carr. Irapuato-León, Irapuato 36824, Mexico; (N.S.G.-R.); (H.G.-A.); (A.M.-P.); (L.D.S.-R.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) Irapuato, Km. 9.6 Libramiento Norte Carr. Irapuato-León, Irapuato 36824, Mexico; (N.S.G.-R.); (H.G.-A.); (A.M.-P.); (L.D.S.-R.)
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Nacional Technological Institute, Celaya 38010, Mexico
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) Irapuato, Km. 9.6 Libramiento Norte Carr. Irapuato-León, Irapuato 36824, Mexico; (N.S.G.-R.); (H.G.-A.); (A.M.-P.); (L.D.S.-R.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) Irapuato, Km. 9.6 Libramiento Norte Carr. Irapuato-León, Irapuato 36824, Mexico; (N.S.G.-R.); (H.G.-A.); (A.M.-P.); (L.D.S.-R.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) Irapuato, Km. 9.6 Libramiento Norte Carr. Irapuato-León, Irapuato 36824, Mexico; (N.S.G.-R.); (H.G.-A.); (A.M.-P.); (L.D.S.-R.)
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Grajewski M, Hermann M, Oleschuk R, Verpoorte E, Salentijn G. Leveraging 3D printing to enhance mass spectrometry: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1166:338332. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Guillén-Alonso H, Rosas-Román I, Winkler R. The emerging role of 3D-printing in ion mobility spectrometry and mass spectrometry. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:852-861. [PMID: 33576357 DOI: 10.1039/d0ay02290j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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3D-printing is revolutionizing the rapid prototyping in analytical chemistry. In the last few years, we observed the development of 3D-printed components for ion studies, such as ion sources, ion transfer and ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) devices. Often, 3D-printed gadgets add functions to existing mass spectrometry (MS) systems. Custom adapters improve the sensibility for coupling with ambient ionization and upstream chromatography methods, and sample preparation units optimize the following MS analyses. Besides, 3D-printer parts are suitable for constructing custom analytical robots and mass imaging systems. Some of those assemblies implement new concepts and are commercially not available. An essential aspect of using 3D-printing is the fast turnover of design improvements, which is motivated by permissive licenses. The easy reproducibility and exchange of ideas lead to a community-driven development, which is accompanied by economic advantages for public research and education.
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Foresti R, Ghezzi B, Vettori M, Bergonzi L, Attolino S, Rossi S, Tarabella G, Vurro D, von Zeppelin D, Iannotta S, Zappettini A, Macaluso GM, Miragoli M, Maggio MG, Costantino C, Selleri S, Macaluso C. 3D Printed Masks for Powders and Viruses Safety Protection Using Food Grade Polymers: Empirical Tests. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13040617. [PMID: 33670792 PMCID: PMC7923032 DOI: 10.3390/polym13040617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The production of 3D printed safety protection devices (SPD) requires particular attention to the material selection and to the evaluation of mechanical resistance, biological safety and surface roughness related to the accumulation of bacteria and viruses. We explored the possibility to adopt additive manufacturing technologies for the production of respirator masks, responding to the sudden demand of SPDs caused by the emergency scenario of the pandemic spread of SARS-COV-2. In this study, we developed different prototypes of masks, exclusively applying basic additive manufacturing technologies like fused deposition modeling (FDM) and droplet-based precision extrusion deposition (db-PED) to common food packaging materials. We analyzed the resulting mechanical characteristics, biological safety (cell adhesion and viability), surface roughness and resistance to dissolution, before and after the cleaning and disinfection phases. We showed that masks 3D printed with home-grade printing equipment have similar performances compared to the industrial-grade ones, and furthermore we obtained a perfect face fit by customizing their shape. Finally, we developed novel approaches to the additive manufacturing post-processing phases essential to assure human safety in the production of 3D printed custom medical devices.
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- Ruben Foresti
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (B.G.); (S.R.); (G.M.M.); (M.M.); (M.G.M.); (C.C.); (C.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0521-906-674
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (B.G.); (S.R.); (G.M.M.); (M.M.); (M.G.M.); (C.C.); (C.M.)
- Center of Dental Medicine, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Philology, Literature and Linguistics, University of Pisa, 56125 Pisa, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (B.G.); (S.R.); (G.M.M.); (M.M.); (M.G.M.); (C.C.); (C.M.)
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- IMEM-CNR Institute, 43124 Parma, Italy; (D.V.); (S.I.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (B.G.); (S.R.); (G.M.M.); (M.M.); (M.G.M.); (C.C.); (C.M.)
- Center of Dental Medicine, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
- IMEM-CNR Institute, 43124 Parma, Italy; (D.V.); (S.I.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (B.G.); (S.R.); (G.M.M.); (M.M.); (M.G.M.); (C.C.); (C.M.)
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, 20089 Rozzano, Italy
- CERT, Centre of Excellence for Toxicology Research, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (B.G.); (S.R.); (G.M.M.); (M.M.); (M.G.M.); (C.C.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (B.G.); (S.R.); (G.M.M.); (M.M.); (M.G.M.); (C.C.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy; (B.G.); (S.R.); (G.M.M.); (M.M.); (M.G.M.); (C.C.); (C.M.)
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Understanding performance of 3D-printed sorbent in study of metabolic stability. J Chromatogr A 2020; 1629:461501. [PMID: 32841768 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2020.461501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Metabolic stability tests are one of the fundamental steps at the preclinical stages of new drug development. Microsomes, used as a typical enzymatic model of liver biotransformation, can be a challenging matrix for analytical scientists due to a high concentration of cellular proteins and membrane lipids. In the work, we propose a new procedure integrating biotransformation reaction with SPME-like protocol for sample clean-up. It is beneficial to increase the overall quality of results in contrary to the typical protein precipitation approach. A set of ten arylpiperazine analogs, six of which are considered promising drug candidates (and four are accepted drugs) were used as a probe to assess the goodness of the newly proposed approach. In order to promote an efficient extraction protocol, a new, miniaturized shape of a sorbent, suitable to perform the extraction in 100 µL of the sample has been designed. Termination of the biotransformation process by protein denaturation with hot water was additionally evaluated. A quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) study using Orthogonal Partial Least Squares (OPLS) technique to reveal insights to the sorption mechanism was also performed. The obtained results showed the new 3D-printed sorbent can be an attractive basis for the new sample preparation approach for metabolic stability studies and an alternative for commercially available protocols based on solid-phase microextraction (SPME) or solid-phase extraction (SPE) principles.
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Zemaitis KJ, Wood TD. Integration of 3D-printing for a desorption electrospray ionization source for mass spectrometry. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2020; 91:104102. [PMID: 33138599 PMCID: PMC7538165 DOI: 10.1063/5.0004626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The field of ambient ionization mass spectrometry has witnessed the development of many novel and capable methods for the analysis and imaging of surfaces, with desorption electrospray ionization being a prominent technique that has been commercialized. The adaptation of this technique to existing mass spectrometry platforms requires a laboratory-built solution manufactured with the capability of fine, stable adjustments of the electrospray emitter for liquid or solid sampling purposes. The development, fabrication, and machining require tens of hours of labor for many custom solutions. Herein described is a highly modifiable alternative approach for the fabrication of a desorption electrospray ionization source, using computer-aided design and fused deposition modeling to three-dimensionally print a source platform that utilizes standard accessories of a commercial Bruker Daltonics mass spectrometer. Three-dimensional printing allows for the inexpensive, rapid development of highly modifiable plastic parts, with the total printing time of the apparatus requiring a singular day and only a few dollars of material using a consumer grade printer. To demonstrate the utility of this printed desorption electrospray ionization source, it was fitted on an unmodified Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer for a lipid fingerprint analysis in serial sections of rat brain tissue, with the acquisition of line scans of dye-coated slides for the demonstration of serial acquisition.
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- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed:
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Bianchi F, Mattarozzi M, Careri M. The role of surface in desorption electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry: advances and future trends. Anal Bioanal Chem 2020; 412:3967-3973. [PMID: 32385578 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-020-02671-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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An outlook on the current status and trends in desorption electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (DESI-MS), one of the most common spray-based techniques for ambient ionization, is given with a focus on the main advances recently achieved or still in progress regarding studies of surface properties affecting the signal stability and efficiency of the DESI process. Future directions that the field may take in the years to come are discussed, with particular focus on bioanalytical research.
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- Federica Bianchi
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124, Parma, Italy.
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Foresti R, Rossi S, Pinelli S, Alinovi R, Sciancalepore C, Delmonte N, Selleri S, Caffarra C, Raposio E, Macaluso G, Macaluso C, Freyrie A, Miragoli M, Perini P. In-vivo vascular application via ultra-fast bioprinting for future 5D personalised nanomedicine. Sci Rep 2020; 10:3205. [PMID: 32081937 PMCID: PMC7035336 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60196-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The design of 3D complex structures enables new correlation studies between the engineering parameters and the biological activity. Moreover, additive manufacturing technology could revolutionise the personalised medical pre-operative management due to its possibility to interplay with computer tomography. Here we present a method based on rapid freeze prototyping (RFP) 3D printer, reconstruction cutting, nano dry formulation, fast freeze gelation, disinfection and partial processes for the 5D digital models functionalisation. We elaborated the high-resolution computer tomography scan derived from a complex human peripheral artery and we reconstructed the 3D model of the vessel in order to obtain and verify the additive manufacturing processes. Then, based on the drug-eluting balloon selected for the percutaneous intervention, we reconstructed the biocompatible eluting-freeform coating containing 40 nm fluorescent nanoparticles (NPs) by means of RFP printer and we tested the in-vivo feasibility. We introduced the NPs-loaded 5D device in a rat's vena cava. The coating dissolved in a few minutes releasing NPs which were rapidly absorbed in vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) and human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) in-vitro. We developed 5D high-resolution self-dissolving devices incorporating NPs with the perspective to apply this method to the personalised medicine.
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- Ruben Foresti
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy.
- CERT, Centre of Excellence for Toxicology Research, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
- CERT, Centre of Excellence for Toxicology Research, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 43124, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 43124, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 43124, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
- Unit of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
- Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
- IMEM-CNR National Research Council, Parco Area delle Scienze 37/A, 43124, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
- CERT, Centre of Excellence for Toxicology Research, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano Milan, IT, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, IT, Italy
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Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan–Alginate Polyelectrolyte Complexes Loaded with Antibacterial Thyme Oil Nanoemulsions. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/app9183933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Biomedical industries are attempting to utilize natural materials, as they are bio-compatible, non-toxic, and show bioactive properties, like antimicrobial activity. In this study, natural polyelectrolyte complexed chitosan/alginate films (PECs) were prepared via a casting/solvent evaporation technique, and their characteristics and drug release properties were investigated. PEC films made with two different overall polymer contents, 0.4 and 1 w/v%, were loaded with thyme oil nanoemulsion as drug carrier. The structure of the films was studied by FTIR and optical and scanning electron microscopy. Prepared PEC films had good mechanical and water vapor permeability properties. Release of the thyme oil from the pH-sensitive PEC films (TM-PEC) was detected and followed by UV spectroscopy. The results indicated that the drug release rate of TM-PEC films was the fastest when the chitosan content was 1 %w/v, and various mathematical models were analyzed for investigating the drug release mechanism. Antibacterial tests were performed by counting the number of surviving gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The in vitro test indicated the limitation Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) growth in the presence of TM-PEC films. The MTT test showed more cell viability of the TM-PEC film in comparison with that of the PEC film without TM. Based on the measured physical and antibacterial properties, the chitosan–alginate PEC films loaded with antibacterial essential oils can be considered for biomedical applications, such as wound dressings or controlled release systems.
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Bianchi F, Agazzi S, Riboni N, Erdal N, Hakkarainen M, Ilag LL, Anzillotti L, Andreoli R, Marezza F, Moroni F, Cecchi R, Careri M. Novel sample-substrates for the determination of new psychoactive substances in oral fluid by desorption electrospray ionization-high resolution mass spectrometry. Talanta 2019; 202:136-144. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.04.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hou Z, Xiong X, Fang X, Huang G. Enhanced Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry via Synchronizing Ion Generation and Ion Injection. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2019; 30:368-375. [PMID: 30402785 DOI: 10.1007/s13361-018-2082-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A modified version of desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry was developed for (i) better utilization of analyte ions and (ii) larger sampling area via synchronization the pulsed nebulizer gas with ion injection. To synchronize the sheath gas, gas flow was paused for 50 ms within each cycle, leading to solvent accumulation at the end of emitter tip. That solvent accumulation enlarged the desorption areas. As a result, the amount of analytes increased. Thus, the improved signal intensity (~ 2-5-folds for various substrates) was benefit from both better analyte ion utilization and larger desorption areas. Finally, the enhanced signal intensity was confirmed with both garlic homogenate and brain homogenate. Graphical Abstract ᅟ.
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- Zhuanghao Hou
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Metrology, Beijing, 100013, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Metrology, Beijing, 100013, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, 230026, People's Republic of China.
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, 230026, People's Republic of China.
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Francisco KJM, do Lago CL. Improving thermal control of capillary electrophoresis with mass spectrometry and capacitively coupled contactless conductivity detection by using 3D printed cartridges. Talanta 2018; 185:37-41. [PMID: 29759214 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Revised: 03/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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A 3D-printed cartridge was developed to improve the interface between a capillary electrophoresis instrument and a mass spectrometer. The thermostated airflow from the CE was guided to the entrance of the electrospray source keeping as much as possible the silica capillary in a proper Joule-heating dissipation environment. Hollow 3D-printed walls made of ABS covered by a 0.2 mm thick copper foil on the inner side were used. The cartridge also allows including up to two capacitively coupled contactless conductivity detectors (C4Ds). Experiments about the separation of monoethyl carbonate (a thermally unstable species) shows that the peak area obtained with the original cartridge is only 21% of the value obtained with the 3D-printed cartridge, which demonstrates the improvement in heat dissipation.
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- Kelliton José Mendonça Francisco
- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-000, Brazil.
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, São Paulo, SP CEP 05508-000, Brazil.
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Bianchi F, Riboni N, Termopoli V, Mendez L, Medina I, Ilag L, Cappiello A, Careri M. MS-Based Analytical Techniques: Advances in Spray-Based Methods and EI-LC-MS Applications. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2018; 2018:1308167. [PMID: 29850370 PMCID: PMC5937452 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1308167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Mass spectrometry is the most powerful technique for the detection and identification of organic compounds. It can provide molecular weight information and a wealth of structural details that give a unique fingerprint for each analyte. Due to these characteristics, mass spectrometry-based analytical methods are showing an increasing interest in the scientific community, especially in food safety, environmental, and forensic investigation areas where the simultaneous detection of targeted and nontargeted compounds represents a key factor. In addition, safety risks can be identified at the early stage through online and real-time analytical methodologies. In this context, several efforts have been made to achieve analytical instrumentation able to perform real-time analysis in the native environment of samples and to generate highly informative spectra. This review article provides a survey of some instrumental innovations and their applications with particular attention to spray-based MS methods and food analysis issues. The survey will attempt to cover the state of the art from 2012 up to 2017.
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- Federica Bianchi
- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
- Department of Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, LC-MS Laboratory, Piazza Rinascimento 6, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas, Spanish National Research Council (IIM-CSIC), Eduardo Cabello 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas, Spanish National Research Council (IIM-CSIC), Eduardo Cabello 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, LC-MS Laboratory, Piazza Rinascimento 6, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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Luo Z, He J, He J, Huang L, Song X, Li X, Abliz Z. Quantitative analysis of drug distribution by ambient mass spectrometry imaging method with signal extinction normalization strategy and inkjet-printing technology. Talanta 2017; 179:230-237. [PMID: 29310227 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2017.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 10/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Quantitative mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a robust approach that provides both quantitative and spatial information for drug candidates' research. However, because of complicated signal suppression and interference, acquiring accurate quantitative information from MSI data remains a challenge, especially for whole-body tissue sample. Ambient MSI techniques using spray-based ionization appear to be ideal for pharmaceutical quantitative MSI analysis. However, it is more challenging, as it involves almost no sample preparation and is more susceptible to ion suppression/enhancement. Herein, based on our developed air flow-assisted desorption electrospray ionization (AFADESI)-MSI technology, an ambient quantitative MSI method was introduced by integrating inkjet-printing technology with normalization of the signal extinction coefficient (SEC) using the target compound itself. The method utilized a single calibration curve to quantify multiple tissue types. Basic blue 7 and an antitumor drug candidate (S-(+)-deoxytylophorinidine, CAT) were chosen to initially validate the feasibility and reliability of the quantitative MSI method. Rat tissue sections (heart, kidney, and brain) administered with CAT was then analyzed. The quantitative MSI analysis results were cross-validated by LC-MS/MS analysis data of the same tissues. The consistency suggests that the approach is able to fast obtain the quantitative MSI data without introducing interference into the in-situ environment of the tissue sample, and is potential to provide a high-throughput, economical and reliable approach for drug discovery and development.
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- Zhigang Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China; Higher Education Evaluation Center, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100081, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China; Centre for Bioimaging & Systems Biology, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, PR China.
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- Patricia M Peacock
- First State IR, LLC , 118 Susan Drive, Hockessin, Delaware 19707, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University , 5101 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University , 5101 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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Zhang Y, Ge S, Yu J. Chemical and biochemical analysis on lab-on-a-chip devices fabricated using three-dimensional printing. Trends Analyt Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2016.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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