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Ganesh V, Sahini K, Basuri PP, Nalini C. Review of analytical and bioanalytical techniques for the determination of first-line anticytomegalovirus drugs. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjac.2022.100123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Ganciclovir is synthetic nucleoside analog of guanine closely related to acyclovir but has greater activity against cytomegalovirus. This comprehensive profile on ganciclovir starts with a description of the drug: nomenclature, formulae, chemical structure, elemental composition, and appearance. The uses and application of the drug are explained. The methods that were used for the preparation of ganciclovir are described and their respective schemes are outlined. The methods which were used for the physical characterization of the dug are: ionization constant, solubility, X-ray powder diffraction pattern, crystal structure, melting point, and differential scanning calorimetry. The chapter contains the spectra of the drug: ultraviolet spectrum, vibrational spectrum, nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, and the mass spectrum. The compendial methods of analysis of ganciclovir include the United States Pharmacopeia methods. Other methods of analysis that were reported in the literature include: high-performance liquid chromatography alone or with mass spectrometry, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, voltammetry, chemiluminescence, and radioimmunoassay. Biological investigation on the drug includes: pharmacokinetics, metabolism, bioavailability, and biological analysis. Reviews on the methods used for preparation or for analysis of the drug are provided. The stability of the drug in various media and storage conditions is reported. More than 240 references are listed at the end of the chapter.
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- Abdullah A Al-Badr
- College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Desharnais B, Camirand-Lemyre F, Mireault P, Skinner CD. Procedure for the Selection and Validation of a Calibration Model II—Theoretical Basis. J Anal Toxicol 2017; 41:269-276. [DOI: 10.1093/jat/bkx002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Wood TN, Peoples MC. Pre-Validation and Performance Prediction Using Pressure Monitoring to Evaluate HPLC Method Development Changes. Chromatographia 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s10337-012-2222-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Padullés A, Colom H, Armendariz Y, Cerezo G, Caldes A, Pou L, Torras J, Grinyó JM, Lloberas N. Determination of ganciclovir in human plasma by ultra performance liquid chromatography-UV detection. Clin Biochem 2012; 45:309-14. [PMID: 22245106 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2011] [Revised: 12/03/2011] [Accepted: 12/16/2011] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Implement a sensitive UHPLC method for the assay of ganciclovir in human plasma. DESIGN AND METHODS We developed and validated a chromatographic method coupled to ultraviolet detection for quantification of ganciclovir, with a short run time using a small volume of human plasma. Comparison of system performance was made with respect to analysis time, efficiency and sensitivity. RESULTS Correlation coefficients (r) of the calibration curves ranged from 0.999744 to 0.999784. Within-day and between-day imprecision and inaccuracy, specificity and recovery were also evaluated for validation. The method was precise and accurate and the retention time was 0.7 min. The calibration curves were linear between 0.5 and 30 μg/mL. There was a good correlation between HPLC and UHPLC techniques. CONCLUSIONS We developed a method that is currently applied in a clinical study assessing GCV plasma concentration variability after ganciclovir and valganciclovir administration.
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- A Padullés
- Pharmacy Department, IDIBELL, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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Urakami T, Maiguma T, Kaji H, Kondo S, Teshima D. Analysis using fluorescence polarization immunoassay for unbound teicoplanin concentration in serum. J Clin Pharm Ther 2008; 33:357-63. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2008.00923.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Shen J, Jiao Z, Zhou Y, Zhu H, Song Z. Quantification of Teicoplanin in Human Plasma by Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection. Chromatographia 2006. [DOI: 10.1365/s10337-006-0115-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Asberg A, Hansen CN, Reubsaet L. Determination of ganciclovir in different matrices from solid organ transplanted patients treated with a wide range of concomitant drugs. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2006; 43:1039-44. [PMID: 17034976 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2006.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2006] [Revised: 08/28/2006] [Accepted: 08/29/2006] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to develop a time-efficient chromatographic method for the analysis of therapeutic concentrations of ganciclovir (GCV) in plasma, urine as well as dialysate (from continuous renal replacement therapy) from solid organ transplant recipient treated with either GCV or its prodrug valganciclovir (VGCV) in combination with a wide variety of other concomitant drugs. Sample preparation was performed by reversed phase solid phase extraction and was followed by separation of the analytes on a reversed phase column using isocratic elution with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile-a counter ion (50 mM 1-heptanesulfonic acid) in an aqueous sodium dihydrogen phosphate buffer (pH 2.1; 10 mM) (10:90 v/v) and a fluorescence detector. Validation of the method showed linearity within the concentration range of 0.1-40 microg/mL for plasma and 0.1-120 microg/mL for urine and dialysate (R(2)>0.99, n> or =5). Accuracy and precision (evaluated at 0.1, 5 and 40 microg/mL) were both satisfactory. The LLOQ was determined to be 0.1 microg/mL. The method was successfully applied on clinical samples from renal transplant recipients treated with VGCV in combination with a variety of usually used concomitant drugs for solid organ transplant recipients.
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- Anders Asberg
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Oslo, Blindern, Oslo, Norway.
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Saleh S, Hempel G. Quantification of ganciclovir in human plasma using capillary electrophoresis. Electrophoresis 2006; 27:2439-43. [PMID: 16718717 DOI: 10.1002/elps.200500903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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A fast, simple, specific capillary electrophoretic method in the MEKC mode for the quantification of the antiviral drug ganciclovir is described. The separation was obtained using a 50 microm id fused-silica capillary, 60 mM borax buffer (pH 9.25) containing 40 mM SDS using ethenoadenosine as the internal standard. Sample preparation was done by ultrafiltration with a Microcon 30 000 kDa filter. The analytes were detected with UV detector at 254 nm. A sufficient sensitivity was achieved by using a bubble cell capillary. The linear range was from 0.5 to 10 mg/L with a LOQ of 0.5 mg/L. Correlation coefficients were better than 0.999 whereas inter- and intraday precision and accuracy were less than 10.7%. The analysis of patients' samples after administration of ganciclovir indicates that the method is suitable for drug monitoring in the clinic.
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- Soundos Saleh
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin--Pädiatrische Hämatologie und Onkologie, Münster, Germany
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Peyrière H, Jeziorsky E, Jalabert A, Cociglio M, Benketira A, Blayac JP, Hansel S, Margueritte G, Hillaire-Buys D. Neurotoxicity related to valganciclovir in a child with impaired renal function: usefulness of therapeutic drug monitoring. Ann Pharmacother 2005; 40:143-6. [PMID: 16368917 DOI: 10.1345/aph.1g214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report a case of neurotoxicity related to antiviral drugs, discuss the involvement of concomitant medications, and document the pharmacokinetics of ganciclovir (administered as valganciclovir) in a child with impaired renal function. CASE SUMMARY A 13-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia was treated for cytomegalovirus retinitis with valganciclovir 450 mg every 2 days in the course of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Concomitant medication included omeprazole, furosemide, and acetaminophen. During treatment, when creatinine clearance decreased to 20 mL/min, the child presented with acute neurotoxicity, consisting of mental confusion and hallucinations, which resolved when all medications were stopped. Valganciclovir therapeutic monitoring showed high ganciclovir concentrations in the plasma (3.85 microg/mL) and cerebrospinal fluid (2.6 microg/mL) 48 hours after the last valganciclovir dose. After recovery of neurologic function, valganciclovir was resumed at a lower dosage (225 mg twice a week) with therapeutic drug monitoring and was well tolerated. However, the cytomegalovirus infection was not resolved. The leukemia relapsed, and the patient had terminal renal failure and died. The Naranjo probability scale indicated a probable relationship between valganciclovir and neurotoxicity. DISCUSSION Drugs taken by this child (acyclovir, valganciclovir, omeprazole) have been reported to induce neurotoxicity, with the pharmacokinetics of the first 2 being altered by renal failure. At the time when acyclovir was first administered, symptoms of neurotoxicity were already apparent. Moreover, plasma concentrations of ganciclovir were very high during the course of the neurotoxicity. Thus, the adverse effects seemed related to an overdosage of valganciclovir and were worsened by the addition of acyclovir. CONCLUSIONS This case is informative because few clinical and pharmacokinetic data are available concerning the use of valganciclovir in children. A study should be performed to determine the proper pediatric dose of valganciclovir with and without renal impairment to prevent the occurrence of adverse effects.
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- Hélène Peyrière
- Department of Medical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Lapeyronie Hospital, Montpellier, France.
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Hanada K, Kobayashi A, Okamori Y, Kimura T, Ogata H. Improved Quantitative Determination of Total and Unbound Concentrations of Six Teicoplanin Components in Human Plasma by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Biol Pharm Bull 2005; 28:2023-5. [PMID: 16204971 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.28.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Total and unbound concentrations of six teicoplanin components in human plasma were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography with a coextractive cleanup technique. Unbound concentrations of teicoplanin components were estimated after ultrafiltration of plasma. For determination of each component in plasma, plasma was deproteinized with acetonitrile and the supernatant was shaken for 60 s with chloroform under acidic conditions. The recoveries of A3-1, A2-1, A2-2, A2-3, A2-4 and A2-5 were greater than 88%. The within-day and between-day coefficients of variation were 1.3-8.8% and 2.8-11.9%, respectively. The limits of detection in ultrafiltered plasma for each component were 0.82, 2.87, 4.23, 3.36, 7.33 and 4.93 nM, respectively. A good correlation was observed between the FPIA and HPLC methods when total concentrations of each teicoplanin component in patient plasma were determined. The analytical methods established in this study are suitable for determining the total and unbound concentrations of six components of teicoplanin in human plasma and for studying the pharmacokinetics of teicoplanin components in patients.
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- Kazuhiko Hanada
- Department of Biopharmaceutics, Meiji Pharmaceutical University; 2-522-1 Noshio, Kiyose, Tokyo 204-8588, Japan.
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Scott JC, Partovi N, Ensom MHH. Ganciclovir in solid organ transplant recipients: is there a role for clinical pharmacokinetic monitoring? Ther Drug Monit 2004; 26:68-77. [PMID: 14749553 DOI: 10.1097/00007691-200402000-00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The authors use a previously published decision-making algorithm to address the role of clinical pharmacokinetic monitoring of ganciclovir, the drug of choice for prophylaxis and treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in solid organ transplant recipients. Ganciclovir pharmacokinetics have been studied in solid organ transplant recipients with a wide range of peak and trough concentrations reported. Numerous assays are available to measure plasma concentrations of ganciclovir, but no clear correlation has been established between peak or trough concentrations and either efficacy or toxicity of the drug. For patients receiving treatment, the pharmacological response of ganciclovir is assessed initially by clinical response. Monitoring prophylactic therapy in asymptomatic patients poses a greater challenge. Although monitoring of antigenemia or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is not yet part of routine clinical practice, studies have shown a role for these techniques in monitoring response to antiviral therapy. Studies of subpopulations of renal failure patients show a prolonged ganciclovir half-life that requires dosage adjustments. However, ganciclovir clearance is closely correlated with creatinine clearance, which is an appropriate approach to adjusting dosages. Studies in pediatric patients also demonstrate a close correlation between dose per kilogram and AUC, suggesting that monitoring of ganciclovir levels may not be necessary. Based on the evidence presented in this review, routine clinical pharmacokinetic monitoring of ganciclovir does not appear to be warranted in solid organ transplant recipients.
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- Julie Cates Scott
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Teshima D, Otsubo K, Yoshida T, Itoh Y, Oishi R. A simple and simultaneous determination of acyclovir and ganciclovir in human plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography. Biomed Chromatogr 2003; 17:500-3. [PMID: 14648605 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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A simple high-performance liquid chromatographic method was developed for the simultaneous determination of the therapeutic levels of acyclovir and ganciclovir in human plasma. After precipitation of plasma proteins with 6% perchloric acid, acyclovir and ganciclovir were simultaneously determined by reversed-phase chromatography with spectophotometric detection at 254 nm. The peak heights for acyclovir and ganciclovir were linearly related to their concentrations ranging from 0.063 to 2.080 micro g/mL. The recovery was 100.48-102.84% for acyclovir and 99.26-103.07% for ganciclovir. The intra- and inter-day relative standard deviation values were in the range 0.186-8.703% for acyclovir and 0.137-6.424% for ganciclovir. The detection limits for both compounds were 0.01 micro g/mL determined as the signal-to-noise ratio of 3. The present method is applicable to therapeutic monitoring during antiviral medication.
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- Daisuke Teshima
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Metz P, Kohlhepp SJ, Gilbert DN. Study of different off-line sample processing procedures and the measurement of antibiotic and antiviral levels in human serum by high-performance liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2002; 773:159-66. [PMID: 12031842 DOI: 10.1016/s1570-0232(02)00140-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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We attempted to devise a preparation method for clinical samples that could be used for all antibiotics and antivirals. We studied thirteen antibiotics, including five penicillins, four cephalosporins, metronidazole, ofloxacin, and sulfamethoxazole and four protease inhibitors including indinavir, retonavir, nelfinavir, and sequinavir. We compared four sample preparation techniques including solvent precipitation, filtration and resin column. We employ HPLC methods based on a minimal number of columns and mobile phases. We were unable to find one sample preparation method that could be used for all antibiotics and antivirals. But, we did develop an algorithm for determining optimal processing procedures for all drugs.
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- Paul Metz
- Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Providence Portland Medical Center, 4805 NE Glisan Street, OR 97213, USA
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Loregian A, Gatti R, Palù G, De Palo EF. Separation methods for acyclovir and related antiviral compounds. JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY. B, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND APPLICATIONS 2001; 764:289-311. [PMID: 11817033 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-4347(01)00379-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Acyclovir (ACV) is an antiviral drug, which selectively inhibits replication of members of the herpes group of DNA viruses with low cell toxicity. Valaciclovir (VACV), a prodrug of ACV is usually preferred in the oral treatment of viral infections, mainly herpes simplex virus (HSV). Also other analogues such as ganciclovir and penciclovir are discussed here. The former acts against cytomegalovirus (CMV) in general and the latter against CMV retinitis. The action mechanism of these antiviral drugs is presented briefly here, mainly via phosphorylation and inhibition of the viral DNA polymerase. The therapeutic use and the pharmacokinetics are also outlined. The measurement of the concentration of acyclovir and related compounds in biological samples poses a particularly significant challenge because these drugs tend to be structurally similar to endogenous substances. The analysis requires the use of highly selective analytical techniques and chromatography methods are a first choice to determine drug content in pharmaceuticals and to measure them in body fluids. Chromatography can be considered the procedure of choice for the bio-analysis of this class of antiviral compounds, as this methodology is characterised by good specificity and accuracy and it is particularly useful when metabolites need to be monitored. Among chromatographic techniques, the reversed-phase (RP) HPLC is widely used for the analysis. C18 Silica columns from 7.5 to 30 cm in length are used, the separation is carried out mainly at room temperature and less than 10 min is sufficient for the analysis at 1.0-1.5 ml/min of flow-rate. The separation methods require an isocratic system, and various authors have proposed a variety of mobile phases. The detection requires absorbance or fluorescence measurements carried out at 250-254 nm and at lambdaex=260-285 nm, lambdaem=375-380 nm, respectively. The detection limit is about 0.3-10 ng/ml but the most important aspect is related to the sample treatment, mainly when body fluids are under examination. The plasma samples obtained from human blood are pre-treated with an acid or acetonitrile deproteinization and the supernatant after centrifugation is successively extracted before RP-HPLC injection. Capillary Electrophoresis methods are also discussed. This new analytical approach might be the expected evolution, in fact the analyses are improved with regard to time and performance, in particular coated capillary as well as addition of stabilisers have been employed. The time of analysis is shortened arriving at less than half a minute. Furthermore by using an electrochemical detection, and having a calibration linearity in the range of 0.2-20.0 ng/ml, the detection limit is 0.15 microg/ml. The measurements of acyclovir and penciclovir have been presented but in the future other related drugs will probably be available using CE methods.
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- A Loregian
- Department of Histology, Microbiology and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Padova, Italy
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Tsuchie M, Hara S, Kimura M, Fujii M, Ono N, Kai M. Determination of anti-virus drug, ganciclovir, in human serum by HPLC with precolumn fluorescence derivatization using phenylglyoxal. ANAL SCI 2001; 17:811-4. [PMID: 11708111 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.17.811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A selective and highly sensitive liquid chromatographic method for the determination of ganciclovir (anti-virus drug) in human serum was described. After ganciclovir and acyclovir (internal standard; IS) were extracted with solid-phase extraction cartridge from serum, they were converted into fluorescent derivatives by reaction with phenylglyoxal in a phosphate buffer (pH 5.8) at 20 degrees C for 30 min. The derivatives were separated by reversed-phase column with a mixture of acetonitrile-1 mM phosphate buffer (pH 6.2) (18:82, v/v), and were then detected spectrofluorometrically at 512 nm with excitation at 365 nm. Extraction recoveries were 87.0-91.6% for ganciclovir and 86.8-92.3% for IS. The detection limit for ganciclovir spiked to serum was 5 ng ml-1 serum (306 fmol on column) at a signal-to-noise ratio of three. The accuracy and precision of this method were 7.6% and 5.0% even at low concentration (20 ng ml-1). The within- and between-day variations are lower than 7.6% and 8.1%, respectively.
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- M Tsuchie
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fukuoka University, Nanakuma, Jonan, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan
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Peng SX, Branch TM, King SL. Fully automated 96-well liquid-liquid extraction for analysis of biological samples by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. Anal Chem 2001; 73:708-14. [PMID: 11217789 DOI: 10.1021/ac001036c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A fully automated high-throughput liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) methodology has been developed for preparation of biological samples using a 96-well LLE plate and a 96-channel robotic liquid handling workstation. The 96-well LLE plate is made of a 96-well filter plate filled with inert diatomaceous earth particles, allowing continuous and efficient extraction of analytes between the aqueous biological sample and the organic extraction solvent. Two carboxylic acid-based protease inhibitor compounds with high and low levels of plasma protein binding were chosen for the development and application of the automated methodology. The LLE extracts of the plasma samples of the two compounds were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography with electrospray (ESI) tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The LC-MS/MS method was developed using a rapid gradient LC separation, followed by sample introduction through an ionspray interface in the negative ion mode and tandem mass spectrometric detection with selected reaction monitoring. In the optimized LLE method, a formate buffer solution was first loaded into a 96-well filter plate packed with inert diatomaceous earth material. Then crude plasma samples and a water-immiscible organic solvent, methyl ethyl ketone, were sequentially added to the LLE plate so that LLE would occur in the interface between the two liquid phases on the surface of individual particles in each well. The organic eluate containing extracted analytes was evaporated and reconstituted for LC-MS/MS analysis. This fully automated LLE methodology avoids several disjointed steps involved in a manual or semiautomated LLE method, leading to significantly reduced sample preparation time, increased sample throughput, and clean sample extracts for improved ESI-MS/MS detection. The automated LLE methodology is universal and can be employed for sample preparation of other biological fluids. The complete bioanalytical method, based on the automated LLE and fast gradient LC-MS/MS, was validated and successfully applied to the quantitative analysis of protease inhibitors in rat plasma.
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- S X Peng
- Health Care Research Center, Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Mason, Ohio 45040, USA.
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Chu F, Kiang CH, Sung ML, Huang B, Reeve RL, Tarnowski T. A rapid, sensitive HPLC method for the determination of ganciclovir in human plasma and serum. J Pharm Biomed Anal 1999; 21:657-67. [PMID: 10701434 DOI: 10.1016/s0731-7085(99)00161-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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A method for ganciclovir determination in human serum and plasma has been developed and validated. The method has a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) adequate for sensitive pharmacokinetic studies ( < or = 0.05 microg/ml), has run times of < or = 15 min, and uses aliquot volumes adequate for pediatric studies (0.25 ml). In the method, proteinaceous material in serum or plasma is precipitated by trichloroacetic acid. An aliquot of the supernatant is analyzed by HPLC; automated column switching removes late-eluting materials that might interfere with the analyte peak in subsequent runs. Detection and quantification of ganciclovir is by fluorescence (lambda(ex) = 278 nm; lambda(em) = 380 nm). The method has a validated range of 0.0400-4.00 microg/ml and an LLOQ of 0.0400 microg/ml. All intra- and inter-assay % C.V. values were < 8%; all recoveries (accuracy) were within 7% of nominal values. No interference was observed by mycophenolic acid or its glucuronide metabolite, by AZT, salicylic acid, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen prednisone, acyclovir, or cyclosporine. Ganciclovir is very stable in the samples and the extract during storage and sample processing. Both serum and plasma methods have been validated for use and have been successfully used to analyze samples from clinical studies.
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- F Chu
- Roche Bioscience, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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Steinborner S, Henion J. Liquid-liquid extraction in the 96-well plate format with SRM LC/MS quantitative determination of methotrexate and its major metabolite in human plasma. Anal Chem 1999; 71:2340-5. [PMID: 10405602 DOI: 10.1021/ac981294y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A method involving the semirobotic liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) in deep-well 96-well plates was developed for the quantitation of the anti-cancer/antiinflammatory drug methotrexate (MTX) and its major metabolite, 7-hydroxymethotrexate (7OH-MTX) in human plasma. The extraction time for the sample preparation was relatively short with four 96-well plates (384 samples) prepared in approximately 90 min by one person. The sample extracts were each analyzed within 1.2 min using a positive ion turbo-ionspray selected reaction monitoring liquid chromatography/mass spectrometric (SRM LC/MS) method in which 768 samples were easily analyzed within 22 h (maximum of 820 samples in 24 h). Deuterated internal standards, MTX-d3 and 7OH-MTX-d3, were used. The calibration curves for MTX and 7OH-MTX were linear (R2 > 0.997) and ranged from 0.5 to 250 and 0.75 to 100 ng/mL, respectively. The limit of quantitation (LOQ) for MTX and 7OH-MTX was 0.5 and 0.75 ng/mL, respectively; persistent carryover from the autosampler limited the LOQ achievable. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0.05 ng/mL for MTX and 0.1 ng/mL for 7OH-MTX. The intra- and inter-assay precision and accuracy did not exceed 15% for both MTX and 7OH-MTX. The recoveries were 61% for MTX and 47% for 7OH-MTX. The method was validated and demonstrated to be robust with high precision and accuracy.
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