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Arulvasan W, Chou H, Greenwood J, Ball ML, Birch O, Coplowe S, Gordon P, Ratiu A, Lam E, Hatch A, Szkatulska M, Levett S, Mead E, Charlton-Peel C, Nicholson-Scott L, Swann S, van Schooten FJ, Boyle B, Allsworth M. High-quality identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) originating from breath. Metabolomics 2024; 20:102. [PMID: 39242444 PMCID: PMC11379754 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-024-02163-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can arise from underlying metabolism and are detectable in exhaled breath, therefore offer a promising route to non-invasive diagnostics. Robust, precise, and repeatable breath measurement platforms able to identify VOCs in breath distinguishable from background contaminants are needed for the confident discovery of breath-based biomarkers. OBJECTIVES To build a reliable breath collection and analysis method that can produce a comprehensive list of known VOCs in the breath of a heterogeneous human population. METHODS The analysis cohort consisted of 90 pairs of breath and background samples collected from a heterogenous population. Owlstone Medical's Breath Biopsy® OMNI® platform, consisting of sample collection, TD-GC-MS analysis and feature extraction was utilized. VOCs were determined to be "on-breath" if they met at least one of three pre-defined metrics compared to paired background samples. On-breath VOCs were identified via comparison against purified chemical standards, using retention indexing and high-resolution accurate mass spectral matching. RESULTS 1471 VOCs were present in > 80% of samples (breath and background), and 585 were on-breath by at least one metric. Of these, 148 have been identified covering a broad range of chemical classes. CONCLUSIONS A robust breath collection and relative-quantitative analysis method has been developed, producing a list of 148 on-breath VOCs, identified using purified chemical standards in a heterogenous population. Providing confirmed VOC identities that are genuinely breath-borne will facilitate future biomarker discovery and subsequent biomarker validation in clinical studies. Additionally, this list of VOCs can be used to facilitate cross-study data comparisons for improved standardization.
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- Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Capuano R, Ciotti M, Catini A, Bernardini S, Di Natale C. Clinical applications of volatilomic assays. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 2024:1-20. [PMID: 39129534 DOI: 10.1080/10408363.2024.2387038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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The study of metabolomics is revealing immense potential for diagnosis, therapy monitoring, and understanding of pathogenesis processes. Volatilomics is a subcategory of metabolomics interested in the detection of molecules that are small enough to be released in the gas phase. Volatile compounds produced by cellular processes are released into the blood and lymph, and can reach the external environment through different pathways, such as the blood-air interface in the lung that are detected in breath, or the blood-water interface in the kidney that leads to volatile compounds detected in urine. Besides breath and urine, additional sources of volatile compounds such as saliva, blood, feces, and skin are available. Volatilomics traces its roots back over fifty years to the pioneering investigations in the 1970s. Despite extensive research, the field remains in its infancy, hindered by a lack of standardization despite ample experimental evidence. The proliferation of analytical instrumentations, sample preparations and methods of volatilome sampling still make it difficult to compare results from different studies and to establish a common standard approach to volatilomics. This review aims to provide an overview of volatilomics' diagnostic potential, focusing on two key technical aspects: sampling and analysis. Sampling poses a challenge due to the susceptibility of human samples to contamination and confounding factors from various sources like the environment and lifestyle. The discussion then delves into targeted and untargeted approaches in volatilomics. Some case studies are presented to exemplify the results obtained so far. Finally, the review concludes with a discussion on the necessary steps to fully integrate volatilomics into clinical practice.
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- Rosamaria Capuano
- Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Volatilomics, "A. D'Amico", University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Volatilomics, "A. D'Amico", University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Center for Volatilomics, "A. D'Amico", University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Volatilomics, "A. D'Amico", University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Zheng W, Min Y, Pang K, Wu D. Sample Collection and Processing in Volatile Organic Compound Analysis for Gastrointestinal Cancers. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1563. [PMID: 39061700 PMCID: PMC11276357 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14141563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Volatile organic compounds have drawn significant attention in recent years as a novel tool for non-invasive detection of a wide range of diseases, including gastrointestinal cancers, for which the need for effective, affordable, and non-invasive screening methods is substantial. Sample preparation is a fundamental step that greatly influences the quality of results and the feasibility of wide-range applications. This review summarizes sampling methods used in studies aiming at testing the diagnostic value of volatile organic compounds in gastrointestinal cancers, discussing in detail some of the recent advancements in automated sampling techniques. Finally, we propose some directions in which sample collection and processing can improve for VOC analysis to be popularized in clinical settings.
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- Weiyang Zheng
- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- 8-yr M.D. Program, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- 8-yr M.D. Program, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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Iitani K, Suzuki M, Ichikawa K, Toma K, Arakawa T, Mitsubayashi K. Image Sensing of Gaseous Acetone Using Secondary Alcohol Dehydrogenase-Immobilized Mesh for Exhaled Air. Anal Chem 2024; 96:11549-11556. [PMID: 38958207 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c02251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Human-borne acetone is a potent marker of lipid metabolism. Here, an enzyme immobilization method for secondary alcohol dehydrogenase (S-ADH), which is suitable for highly sensitive and selective biosensing of acetone, was developed, and then its applicability was demonstrated for spatiotemporal imaging of concentration distribution. After various investigations, S-ADH-immobilized meshes could be prepared with less than 5% variation by cross-linking S-ADH with glutaraldehyde on a cotton mesh at 40 °C for 15 min. Furthermore, high activity was obtained by adjusting the concentration of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) solution added to the S-ADH-immobilized mesh to 500 μM and the solvent to a potassium phosphate buffer solution at pH 6.5. The gas imaging system using the S-ADH-immobilized mesh was able to image the decrease in NADH fluorescence (ex 340 nm, fl 490 nm) caused by the catalytic reaction of S-ADH and the acetone distribution in the concentration range of 0.1-10 ppm-v, including the breath concentration of healthy people at rest. The exhaled breath of two healthy subjects at 6 h of fasting was quantified as 377 and 673 ppb-v, which were consistent with the values quantified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
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- Kenta Iitani
- Department of Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan
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- College of Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology, 3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8548, Japan
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- Department of Electric and Electronic Engineering, Tokyo University of Technology, 1404-1 Katakura, Hachioji City, Tokyo 192-0982, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan
- Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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Liu Y, Ji Y, Chen J, Zhang Y, Li X, Li X. Pioneering noninvasive colorectal cancer detection with an AI-enhanced breath volatilomics platform. Theranostics 2024; 14:4240-4255. [PMID: 39113791 PMCID: PMC11303087 DOI: 10.7150/thno.94950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Background: The sensitivity and specificity of current breath biomarkers are often inadequate for effective cancer screening, particularly in colorectal cancer (CRC). While a few exhaled biomarkers in CRC exhibit high specificity, they lack the requisite sensitivity for early-stage detection, thereby limiting improvements in patient survival rates. Methods: In this study, we developed an advanced Mass Spectrometry-based volatilomics platform, complemented by an enhanced breath sampler. The platform integrates artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted algorithms to detect multiple volatile organic compounds (VOCs) biomarkers in human breath. Subsequently, we applied this platform to analyze 364 clinical CRC and normal exhaled samples. Results: The diagnostic signatures, including 2-methyl, octane, and butyric acid, generated by the platform effectively discriminated CRC patients from normal controls with high sensitivity (89.7%), specificity (86.8%), and accuracy (AUC = 0.91). Furthermore, the metastatic signature correctly identified over 50% of metastatic patients who tested negative for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Fecal validation indicated that elevated breath biomarkers correlated with an inflammatory response guided by Bacteroides fragilis in CRC. Conclusion: This study introduces a sophisticated AI-aided Mass Spectrometry-based platform capable of identifying novel and feasible breath biomarkers for early-stage CRC detection. The promising results position the platform as an efficient noninvasive screening test for clinical applications, offering potential advancements in early detection and improved survival rates for CRC patients.
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- Yongqian Liu
- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China
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- Department of gastroenterology, Huadong hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of gastroenterology, Huadong hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China
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Chou H, Godbeer L, Allsworth M, Boyle B, Ball ML. Progress and challenges of developing volatile metabolites from exhaled breath as a biomarker platform. Metabolomics 2024; 20:72. [PMID: 38977623 PMCID: PMC11230972 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-024-02142-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND The multitude of metabolites generated by physiological processes in the body can serve as valuable biomarkers for many clinical purposes. They can provide a window into relevant metabolic pathways for health and disease, as well as be candidate therapeutic targets. A subset of these metabolites generated in the human body are volatile, known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can be detected in exhaled breath. These can diffuse from their point of origin throughout the body into the bloodstream and exchange into the air in the lungs. For this reason, breath VOC analysis has become a focus of biomedical research hoping to translate new useful biomarkers by taking advantage of the non-invasive nature of breath sampling, as well as the rapid rate of collection over short periods of time that can occur. Despite the promise of breath analysis as an additional platform for metabolomic analysis, no VOC breath biomarkers have successfully been implemented into a clinical setting as of the time of this review. AIM OF REVIEW This review aims to summarize the progress made to address the major methodological challenges, including standardization, that have historically limited the translation of breath VOC biomarkers into the clinic. We highlight what steps can be taken to improve these issues within new and ongoing breath research to promote the successful development of the VOCs in breath as a robust source of candidate biomarkers. We also highlight key recent papers across select fields, critically reviewing the progress made in the past few years to advance breath research. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW VOCs are a set of metabolites that can be sampled in exhaled breath to act as advantageous biomarkers in a variety of clinical contexts.
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Eichinger J, Reiche AM, Dohme-Meier F, Fuchsmann P. Optimization of volatile organic compounds sampling from dairy cow exhaled breath using polymer-based solid-phase extraction cartridges for gas chromatographic analysis. J Breath Res 2024; 18:036001. [PMID: 38547532 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/ad38d5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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We explored appropriate technical setups for the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from exhaled cow breath by comparing six different polymer-based solid-phase extraction (SPE) cartridges currently on the market for gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) screening. Exhaled breath was sampled at a single timepoint from five lactating dairy cows using six different SPE cartridges (Bond Elut ENV (ENV); Chromabond HRX (HRX); Chromabond HRP (HRP); Chromabond HLB (HLB); Chromabond HR-XCW (XCW) and Chromabond HR-XAW (XAW)). The trapped VOCs were analyzed by dynamic headspace vacuum in-tube extraction GC-MS (DHS-V-ITEX-GC-MS). Depending on the SPE cartridge, we detected 1174-1312 VOCs per cartridge. Most VOCs were alkenes, alkanes, esters, ketones, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, nitriles, ethers, amides, carboxylic acids, alkynes, azoles, terpenes, pyridines, or sulfur-containing compounds. The six SPE cartridges differed in their specificity for the chemical compounds, with the XAW cartridge showing the best specificity for ketones. The greatest differences between the tested SPE cartridges appeared in the detection of specific VOCs. In total, 176 different VOCs were detected with a match factor >80%. The greatest number of specific VOCs was captured by XAW (149), followed by ENV (118), HLB (117), HRP (115), HRX (114), and XCW (114). We conclude that the tested SPE cartridges are suitable for VOC sampling from exhaled cow breath, but the SPE cartridge choice enormously affects the detected chemical groups and the number of detected VOCs. Therefore, an appropriate SPE adsorbent cartridge should be selected according to our proposed inclusion criteria. For targeted metabolomics approaches, the SPE cartridge choice depends on the VOCs or chemical compound groups of interest based on our provided VOC list. For untargeted approaches without information on the animals' metabolic condition, we suggest using multi-sorbent SPE cartridges or multiple cartridges per animal.
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- Julia Eichinger
- Ruminant Nutrition and Emissions, Agroscope, Posieux, Switzerland
- University of Hohenheim, Institute of Animal Science, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Human Nutrition, Sensory Analysis and Flavour, Agroscope, Bern, Switzerland
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Tangaro S, Lopalco G, Sabella D, Venerito V, Novielli P, Romano D, Di Gilio A, Palmisani J, de Gennaro G, Filannino P, Latronico R, Bellotti R, De Angelis M, Iannone F. Unraveling the microbiome-metabolome nexus: a comprehensive study protocol for personalized management of Behçet's disease using explainable artificial intelligence. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1341152. [PMID: 38410386 PMCID: PMC10895059 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1341152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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The presented study protocol outlines a comprehensive investigation into the interplay among the human microbiota, volatilome, and disease biomarkers, with a specific focus on Behçet's disease (BD) using methods based on explainable artificial intelligence. The protocol is structured in three phases. During the initial three-month clinical study, participants will be divided into control and experimental groups. The experimental groups will receive a soluble fiber-based dietary supplement alongside standard therapy. Data collection will encompass oral and fecal microbiota, breath samples, clinical characteristics, laboratory parameters, and dietary habits. The subsequent biological data analysis will involve gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and metagenetic analysis to examine the volatilome and microbiota composition of salivary and fecal samples. Additionally, chemical characterization of breath samples will be performed. The third phase introduces Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) for the analysis of the collected data. This novel approach aims to evaluate eubiosis and dysbiosis conditions, identify markers associated with BD, dietary habits, and the supplement. Primary objectives include establishing correlations between microbiota, volatilome, phenotypic BD characteristics, and identifying patient groups with shared features. The study aims to identify taxonomic units and metabolic markers predicting clinical outcomes, assess the supplement's impact, and investigate the relationship between dietary habits and patient outcomes. This protocol contributes to understanding the microbiome's role in health and disease and pioneers an XAI-driven approach for personalized BD management. With 70 recruited BD patients, XAI algorithms will analyze multi-modal clinical data, potentially revolutionizing BD management and paving the way for improved patient outcomes.
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- Sabina Tangaro
- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di Precisione e Rigenerativa e Area Jonica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di Precisione e Rigenerativa e Area Jonica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di Precisione e Rigenerativa e Area Jonica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Bioscienze, Biotecnologie e Ambiente, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Bioscienze, Biotecnologie e Ambiente, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Bioscienze, Biotecnologie e Ambiente, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
- Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica ‘M. Merlin’, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di Precisione e Rigenerativa e Area Jonica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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van Vorstenbosch R, Mommers A, Pachen D, van Schooten FJ, Smolinska A. The optimization and comparison of two high-throughput faecal headspace sampling platforms: the microchamber/thermal extractor and hi-capacity sorptive extraction probes (HiSorb). J Breath Res 2024; 18:026007. [PMID: 38237170 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/ad2002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Disease detection and monitoring using volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is becoming increasingly popular. For a variety of (gastrointestinal) diseases the microbiome should be considered. As its output is to large extent volatile, faecal volatilomics carries great potential. One technical limitation is that current faecal headspace analysis requires specialized instrumentation which is costly and typically does not work in harmony with thermal desorption units often utilized in e.g. exhaled breath studies. This lack of harmonization hinders uptake of such analyses by the Volatilomics community. Therefore, this study optimized and compared two recently harmonized faecal headspace sampling platforms:High-capacity Sorptive extraction (HiSorb) probesand theMicrochamber thermal extractor (Microchamber). Statistical design of experiment was applied to find optimal sampling conditions by maximizing reproducibility, the number of VOCs detected, and between subject variation. To foster general applicability those factors were defined using semi-targeted as well as untargeted metabolic profiles. HiSorb probes were found to result in a faster sampling procedure, higher number of detected VOCs, and higher stability. The headspace collection using the Microchamber resulted in a lower number of detected VOCs, longer sampling times and decreased stability despite a smaller number of interfering VOCs and no background signals. Based on the observed profiles, recommendations are provided on pre-processing and study design when using either one of both platforms. Both can be used to perform faecal headspace collection, but altogether HiSorb is recommended.
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- Robert van Vorstenbosch
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Marzoog B. Breathomics Detect the Cardiovascular Disease: Delusion or Dilution of the Metabolomic Signature. Curr Cardiol Rev 2024; 20:68-76. [PMID: 38318837 PMCID: PMC11327829 DOI: 10.2174/011573403x283768240124065853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be subdivided into exogenous and endogenous categories based on their origin. Analyzing the endogenous VOCs can provide insights into maintaining the internal organs' homeostasis. Despite the ongoing development and the current understanding, studies have suggested a link between cardiovascular metabolic alterations in patients with ischemic heart disease and elevated levels of ethane and isoprene detectable through exhaled breath analysis. Conversely, patients with chronic heart failure exhibit elevated acetone and pentane in their exhaled air. These substances originate from disturbances in the heart tissue, including cellular and subcellular modulations. Hypothetically, ethane levels in the exhaled breath analysis can demonstrate the severity of ischemic heart disease and, consequently, the risk of death in the next 10 years due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Real-time direct mass spectrometry is the preferred method for assessing VOCs in exhaled breath analysis. The accuracy of this analysis depends on several factors, including the selection of the relevant breath fraction, the type of breath collection container (if used), and the pre-concentration technique.
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- Basheer Marzoog
- World-Class Research Center, Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Maidodou L, Clarot I, Leemans M, Fromantin I, Marchioni E, Steyer D. Unraveling the potential of breath and sweat VOC capture devices for human disease detection: a systematic-like review of canine olfaction and GC-MS analysis. Front Chem 2023; 11:1282450. [PMID: 38025078 PMCID: PMC10646374 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1282450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The development of disease screening methods using biomedical detection dogs relies on the collection and analysis of body odors, particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in body fluids. To capture and analyze odors produced by the human body, numerous protocols and materials are used in forensics or medical studies. This paper provides an overview of sampling devices used to collect VOCs from sweat and exhaled air, for medical diagnostic purposes using canine olfaction and/or Gas Chromatography-Mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Canine olfaction and GC-MS are regarded as complementary tools, holding immense promise for detecting cancers and infectious diseases. However, existing literature lacks guidelines for selecting materials suitable for both canine olfaction and GC-MS. Hence, this review aims to address this gap and pave the way for efficient body odor sampling materials. The first section of the paper describes the materials utilized in training sniffing dogs, while the second section delves into the details of sampling devices and extraction techniques employed for exhaled air and sweat analysis using GC-MS. Finally, the paper proposes the development of an ideal sampling device tailored for detection purposes in the field of odorology. By bridging the knowledge gap, this study seeks to advance disease detection methodologies, harnessing the unique abilities of both dogs and GC-MS analysis in biomedical research.
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- Laetitia Maidodou
- Twistaroma, Illkirch Graffenstaden, France
- CITHEFOR, EA 3452, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
- DSA, IPHC UMR7178, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- CITHEFOR, EA 3452, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Ageing, IMRB—Paris Est Créteil University /Inserm U955, Créteil, France
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Ageing, IMRB—Paris Est Créteil University /Inserm U955, Créteil, France
- Wound Care and Research Unit, Curie Institute, Paris, France
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- DSA, IPHC UMR7178, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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Westhoff M, Keßler M, Baumbach JI. Alveolar gradients in breath analysis. A pilot study with comparison of room air and inhaled air by simultaneous measurements using ion mobility spectrometry. J Breath Res 2023; 17:046009. [PMID: 37611565 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/acf338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
Abstract
Analyzing exhaled breath samples, especially using a highly sensitive method such as MCC/IMS (multi-capillary column/ion mobility spectrometry), may also detect analytes that are derived from exogenous production. In this regard, there is a discussion about the optimal interpretation of exhaled breath, either by considering volatile organic compounds (VOCs) only in exhaled breath or by additionally considering the composition of room air and calculating the alveolar gradients. However, there are no data on whether the composition and concentration of VOCs in room air are identical to those in truly inhaled air directly before analyzing the exhaled breath. The current study aimed to determine whether the VOCs in room air, which are usually used for the calculation of alveolar gradients, are identical to the VOCs in truly inhaled air. For the measurement of inhaled air and room air, two IMS, each coupled with an MCC that provided a pre-separation of the VOCs, were used in parallel. One device was used for sampling room air and the other for sampling inhaled air. Each device was coupled with a newly invented system that cleaned room air and provided a clean carrier gas, whereas formerly synthetic air had to be used as a carrier gas. In this pilot study, a healthy volunteer underwent three subsequent runs of sampling of inhaled air and simultaneous sampling and analysis of room air. Three of the selected 11 peaks (P4-unknown, P5-1-Butanol, and P9-Furan, 2-methyl-) had significantly higher intensities during inspiration than in room air, and four peaks (P1-1-Propanamine, N-(phenylmethylene), P2-2-Nonanone, P3-Benzene, 1,2,4-trimethyl-, and P11-Acetyl valeryl) had higher intensities in room air. Furthermore, four peaks (P6-Benzaldehyde, P7-Pentane, 2-methyl-, P8-Acetone, and P10-2-Propanamine) showed inconsistent differences in peak intensities between inhaled air and room air. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to compare simultaneous sampling of room air and inhaled air using MCC/IMS. The simultaneous measurement of inhaled air and room air showed that using room air for the calculation of alveolar gradients in breath analysis resulted in different alveolar gradient values than those obtained by measuring truly inhaled air.
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- M Westhoff
- Department of Pneumology, Sleep and Respiratory Medicine, Hemer Lung Clinic, Theo-Funccius-Str. 1, 58675 Hemer, Germany
- Witten/Herdecke University, Alfred-Herrhausen-Str. 50, 58448 Witten, Germany
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- University of Applied Sciences Münster, Hüfferstrasse 27, 48149 Münster, Germany
- B. Braun Melsungen AG, Branch Dortmund, Center of Competence Breath Analysis, Otto-Hahn-Str. 15, 44227 Dortmund, Germany
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- Technical University Dortmund, Faculty Bio- and Chemical Engineering, Emil-Figge-Str. 70, 44227 Dortmund, Germany
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Gashimova EM, Temerdashev AZ, Perunov DV, Porkhanov VA, Polyakov IS, Dmitrieva EV. Selectivity of Exhaled Breath Biomarkers of Lung Cancer in Relation to Cancer of Other Localizations. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13350. [PMID: 37686155 PMCID: PMC10488072 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, mostly due to diagnostics in the advanced stage. Therefore, the development of a quick, simple, and non-invasive diagnostic tool to identify cancer is essential. However, the creation of a reliable diagnostic tool is possible only in case of selectivity to other diseases, particularly, cancer of other localizations. This paper is devoted to the study of the variability of exhaled breath samples among patients with lung cancer and cancer of other localizations, such as esophageal, breast, colorectal, kidney, stomach, prostate, cervix, and skin. For this, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used. Two classification models were built. The first model separated patients with lung cancer and cancer of other localizations. The second model classified patients with lung, esophageal, breast, colorectal, and kidney cancer. Mann-Whitney U tests and Kruskal-Wallis H tests were applied to identify differences in investigated groups. Discriminant analysis (DA), gradient-boosted decision trees (GBDT), and artificial neural networks (ANN) were applied to create the models. In the case of classifying lung cancer and cancer of other localizations, average sensitivity and specificity were 68% and 69%, respectively. However, the accuracy of classifying groups of patients with lung, esophageal, breast, colorectal, and kidney cancer was poor.
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- Elina M. Gashimova
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Kuban State University, Stavropol’skaya St. 149, Krasnodar 350040, Russia; (A.Z.T.); (E.V.D.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Kuban State University, Stavropol’skaya St. 149, Krasnodar 350040, Russia; (A.Z.T.); (E.V.D.)
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- Research Institute—Regional Clinical Hospital N° 1 n.a. Prof. S.V. Ochapovsky, 1 May St. 167, Krasnodar 350086, Russia; (D.V.P.); (V.A.P.); (I.S.P.)
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- Research Institute—Regional Clinical Hospital N° 1 n.a. Prof. S.V. Ochapovsky, 1 May St. 167, Krasnodar 350086, Russia; (D.V.P.); (V.A.P.); (I.S.P.)
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- Research Institute—Regional Clinical Hospital N° 1 n.a. Prof. S.V. Ochapovsky, 1 May St. 167, Krasnodar 350086, Russia; (D.V.P.); (V.A.P.); (I.S.P.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Kuban State University, Stavropol’skaya St. 149, Krasnodar 350040, Russia; (A.Z.T.); (E.V.D.)
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Romano A, Fehervari M, Boshier PR. Influence of ventilatory parameters on the concentration of exhaled volatile organic compounds in mechanically ventilated patients. Analyst 2023; 148:4020-4029. [PMID: 37497696 DOI: 10.1039/d3an00786c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOC) within exhaled breath is subject to numerous sources of methodological and physiological variability. Whilst breathing pattern is expected to influence the concentrations of selected exhaled VOCs, it remains challenging to investigate respiratory rate and depth accurately in awake subjects. Online breath sampling was performed in 20 mechanically ventilated patients using proton transfer reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS). The effect of variation in respiratory rate (RR) and tidal volume (TV) on the VOC release profiles was examined. A panel of nineteen VOCs were selected, including isoprene, acetone, propofol, volatile aldehydes, acids and phenols. Variation in RR had the greatest influence on exhaled isoprene levels, with maximum and average concentrations being inversely correlated with RR. Variations in RR had a statistically significant impact on acetone, C3-C7 linear aldehydes and acetic acid. In comparison, phenols (including propofol), C8-C10 aldehydes and C3-C6 carboxylic acids were not influenced by RR. Isoprene was the only compound to be influenced by variation in TV. These findings, obtained under controlled conditions, provide useful guidelines for the optimisation of breath sampling protocols to be applied on awake patients.
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- Andrea Romano
- Department Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK
- Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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Biagini D, Pugliese NR, Vivaldi FM, Ghimenti S, Lenzi A, De Angelis F, Ripszam M, Bruderer T, Armenia S, Cappeli F, Taddei S, Masi S, Francesco FD, Lomonaco T. Breath analysis combined with cardiopulmonary exercise testing and echocardiography for monitoring heart failure patients: the AEOLUS protocol. J Breath Res 2023; 17:046006. [PMID: 37524075 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/acec08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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This paper describes the AEOLUS pilot study which combines breath analysis with cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and an echocardiographic examination for monitoring heart failure (HF) patients. Ten consecutive patients with a prior clinical diagnosis of HF with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction were prospectively enrolled together with 15 control patients with cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, type II diabetes or chronic ischemic heart disease. Breath samples were collected at rest and during CPET coupled with exercise stress echocardiography (CPET-ESE) protocol by means of needle trap micro-extraction and were analyzed through gas-chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. The protocol also involved using of a selected ion flow tube mass spectrometer for a breath-by-breath isoprene and acetone analysis during exercise. At rest, HF patients showed increased breath levels of acetone and pentane, which are related to altered oxidation of fatty acids and oxidative stress, respectively. A significant positive correlation was observed between acetone and the gold standard biomarker NT-proBNP in plasma (r= 0.646,p< 0.001), both measured at rest. During exercise, some exhaled volatiles (e.g., isoprene) mirrored ventilatory and/or hemodynamic adaptation, whereas others (e.g., sulfide compounds and 3-hydroxy-2-butanone) depended on their origin. At peak effort, acetone levels in HF patients differed significantly from those of the control group, suggesting an altered myocardial and systemic metabolic adaptation to exercise for HF patients. These preliminary data suggest that concomitant acquisition of CPET-ESE and breath analysis is feasible and might provide additional clinical information on the metabolic maladaptation of HF patients to exercise. Such information may refine the identification of patients at higher risk of disease worsening.
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- Denise Biagini
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Huang X, Zheng J, Ma Y, Hou M, Wang X. Analysis of emerging trends and hot spots in respiratory biomechanics from 2003 to 2022 based on CiteSpace. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1190155. [PMID: 37546534 PMCID: PMC10397404 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1190155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Introduction: With the global prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an increasing number of people are experiencing respiratory discomfort. Respiratory biomechanics can monitor breathing patterns and respiratory movements and it is easier to prevent, diagnose, treat or rehabilitate. However, there is still a lack of global knowledge structure in the field of respiratory biomechanics. With the help of CiteSpace software, we aim to help researchers identify potential collaborators and collaborating institutions, hotspots and research frontiers in respiratory biomechanics. Methods: Articles on respiratory biomechanics from 2003 to 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection by using a specific strategy, resulting a total of 2,850 publications. We used CiteSpace 6.1.R6 to analyze the year of publication, journal/journals cited, country, institution, author/authors cited, references, keywords and research trends. Co-citation maps were created to visually observe research hot spots and knowledge structures. Results and discussion: The number of annual publications gradually increased over the past 20 years. Medical Physics published the most articles and had the most citations in this study. The United States was the most influential country, with the highest number and centrality of publications. The most productive and influential institution was Harvard University in the United States. Keall PJ was the most productive author and MCCLELLAND JR was the most cited authors The article by Keall PJ (2006) article (cocitation counts: 55) and the article by McClelland JR (2013) were the most representative and symbolic references, with the highest cocitation number and centrality, respectively. The top keywords were "radiotherapy", "volume", and "ventilation". The top Frontier keywords were "organ motion," "deep inspiration," and "deep learning". The keywords were clustered to form seven labels. Currently, the main area of research in respiratory biomechanics is respiratory motion related to imaging techniques. Future research may focus on respiratory assistance techniques and respiratory detection techniques. At the same time, in the future, we will pay attention to personalized medicine and precision medicine, so that people can monitor their health status anytime and anywhere.
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- Xiaofei Huang
- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics & Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rehabilitation Ministry of Education, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics & Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rehabilitation Ministry of Education, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics & Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rehabilitation Ministry of Education, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Research Academy of Grand Health, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Rehabilitation Medicine Technology, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics & Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rehabilitation Ministry of Education, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Rehabilitation Medicine Technology, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics & Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rehabilitation Ministry of Education, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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Schulz E, Woollam M, Grocki P, Davis MD, Agarwal M. Methods to Detect Volatile Organic Compounds for Breath Biopsy Using Solid-Phase Microextraction and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28114533. [PMID: 37299010 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are byproducts from metabolic pathways that can be detected in exhaled breath and have been reported as biomarkers for different diseases. The gold standard for analysis is gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), which can be coupled with various sampling methods. The current study aims to develop and compare different methods for sampling and preconcentrating VOCs using solid-phase microextraction (SPME). An in-house sampling method, direct-breath SPME (DB-SPME), was developed to directly extract VOCs from breath using a SPME fiber. The method was optimized by exploring different SPME types, the overall exhalation volume, and breath fractionation. DB-SPME was quantitatively compared to two alternative methods involving the collection of breath in a Tedlar bag. In one method, VOCs were directly extracted from the Tedlar bag (Tedlar-SPME) and in the other, the VOCs were cryothermally transferred from the Tedlar bag to a headspace vial (cryotransfer). The methods were verified and quantitatively compared using breath samples (n = 15 for each method respectively) analyzed by GC-MS quadrupole time-of-flight (QTOF) for compounds including but not limited to acetone, isoprene, toluene, limonene, and pinene. The cryotransfer method was the most sensitive, demonstrating the strongest signal for the majority of the VOCs detected in the exhaled breath samples. However, VOCs with low molecular weights, including acetone and isoprene, were detected with the highest sensitivity using the Tedlar-SPME. On the other hand, the DB-SPME was less sensitive, although it was rapid and had the lowest background GC-MS signal. Overall, the three breath-sampling methods can detect a wide variety of VOCs in breath. The cryotransfer method may be optimal when collecting a large number of samples using Tedlar bags, as it allows the long-term storage of VOCs at low temperatures (-80 °C), while Tedlar-SPME may be more effective when targeting relatively small VOCs. The DB-SPME method may be the most efficient when more immediate analyses and results are required.
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- Eray Schulz
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Department of Mechanical & Energy Engineering, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Issitt T, Reilly M, Sweeney ST, Brackenbury WJ, Redeker KR. GC/MS analysis of hypoxic volatile metabolic markers in the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1178269. [PMID: 37251079 PMCID: PMC10210155 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1178269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Hypoxia in disease describes persistent low oxygen conditions, observed in a range of pathologies, including cancer. In the discovery of biomarkers in biological models, pathophysiological traits present a source of translatable metabolic products for the diagnosis of disease in humans. Part of the metabolome is represented by its volatile, gaseous fraction; the volatilome. Human volatile profiles, such as those found in breath, are able to diagnose disease, however accurate volatile biomarker discovery is required to target reliable biomarkers to develop new diagnostic tools. Using custom chambers to control oxygen levels and facilitate headspace sampling, the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line was exposed to hypoxia (1% oxygen) for 24 h. The maintenance of hypoxic conditions in the system was successfully validated over this time period. Targeted and untargeted gas chromatography mass spectrometry approaches revealed four significantly altered volatile organic compounds when compared to control cells. Three compounds were actively consumed by cells: methyl chloride, acetone and n-Hexane. Cells under hypoxia also produced significant amounts of styrene. This work presents a novel methodology for identification of volatile metabolisms under controlled gas conditions with novel observations of volatile metabolisms by breast cancer cells.
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- Theo Issitt
- Department of Biology, University of York, York, United Kingdom
- York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biology, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biology, University of York, York, United Kingdom
- York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biology, University of York, York, United Kingdom
- York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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Cen Z, Lu B, Ji Y, Chen J, Liu Y, Jiang J, Li X, Li X. Virus-induced breath biomarkers: A new perspective to study the metabolic responses of COVID-19 vaccinees. Talanta 2023; 260:124577. [PMID: 37116359 PMCID: PMC10122548 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines can protect people from the infection; however, the action mechanism of vaccine-mediated metabolism remains unclear. Herein, we performed breath tests in COVID-19 vaccinees that revealed metabolic reprogramming induced by protective immune responses. In total, 204 breath samples were obtained from COVID-19 vaccinees and non-vaccinated controls, wherein numerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were detected by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and time-of-flight mass spectrometry system. Subsequently, 12 VOCs were selected as biomarkers to construct a signature panel using alveolar gradients and machine learning-based procedure. The signature panel could distinguish vaccinees from control group with a high prediction performance (AUC, 0.9953; accuracy, 94.42%). The metabolic pathways of these biomarkers indicated that the host-pathogen interactions enhanced enzymatic activity and microbial metabolism in the liver, lung, and gut, potentially constituting the dominant action mechanism of vaccine-driven metabolic regulation. Thus, our findings of this study highlight the potential of measuring exhaled VOCs as rapid, non-invasive biomarkers of viral infections. Furthermore, breathomics appears as an alternative for safety evaluation of biological agents and disease diagnosis.
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- Zhengnan Cen
- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, PR China
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- Institute of Mass Spectrometry and Atmospheric Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, PR China.
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Oxner M, Trang A, Mehta J, Forsyth C, Swanson B, Keshavarzian A, Bhushan A. The Versatility and Diagnostic Potential of VOC Profiling for Noninfectious Diseases. BME FRONTIERS 2023; 4:0002. [PMID: 37849665 PMCID: PMC10521665 DOI: 10.34133/bmef.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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A variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are produced and emitted by the human body every day. The identity and concentration of these VOCs reflect an individual's metabolic condition. Information regarding the production and origin of VOCs, however, has yet to be congruent among the scientific community. This review article focuses on the recent investigations of the source and detection of biological VOCs as a potential for noninvasive discrimination between healthy and diseased individuals. Analyzing the changes in the components of VOC profiles could provide information regarding the molecular mechanisms behind disease as well as presenting new approaches for personalized screening and diagnosis. VOC research has prioritized the study of cancer, resulting in many research articles and reviews being written on the topic. This review summarizes the information gained about VOC cancer studies over the past 10 years and looks at how this knowledge correlates with and can be expanded to new and upcoming fields of VOC research, including neurodegenerative and other noninfectious diseases. Recent advances in analytical techniques have allowed for the analysis of VOCs measured in breath, urine, blood, feces, and skin. New diagnostic approaches founded on sensor-based techniques allow for cheaper and quicker results, and we compare their diagnostic dependability with gas chromatography- and mass spectrometry-based techniques. The future of VOC analysis as a clinical practice and the challenges associated with this transition are also discussed and future research priorities are summarized.
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- Micah Oxner
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, Section of Gastroenterology, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, Section of Gastroenterology, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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Weber R, Kaeslin J, Moeller S, Perkins N, Micic S, Moeller A. Effects of a Volatile Organic Compound Filter on Breath Profiles Measured by Secondary Electrospray High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2022; 28:45. [PMID: 36615240 PMCID: PMC9822030 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Environmental volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the ambient air potentially influence on-line breath analysis measurements by secondary electrospray ionization high-resolution mass spectrometry (SESI-HRMS). The aim of this study was to investigate how inhaling through a VOC filter affects the detected breath profiles and whether it is feasible to integrate such filters into routine measurements. A total of 24 adult participants performed paired breath analysis measurements with and without the use of an activated carbon filter for inspiration. Concordance correlation coefficients (CCCs) and the Bland−Altman analysis were used to assess the agreement between the two methods. Additionally, the effect on a selection of known metabolites and contaminants was analyzed. Out of all the detected features, 78.3% showed at least a moderate agreement before and after filter usage (CCC > 0.9). The decrease in agreement of the remaining m/z features was mostly associated with reduced signal intensities after filter usage. Although a moderate-to-substantial concordance was found for almost 80% of the m/z features, the filter still had an effect by decreasing signal intensities, not only for contaminants, but also for some of the studied metabolites. Operationally, the use of the filter complicated and slowed down the conductance of measurements, limiting its applicability in clinical studies.
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- Ronja Weber
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Childhood Research Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Vladimir-Prelog Weg 1-5/10, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Childhood Research Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Clinical Chemistry and Biochemistry, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Childhood Research Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Childhood Research Center, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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Westphal K, Dudzik D, Waszczuk-Jankowska M, Graff B, Narkiewicz K, Markuszewski MJ. Common Strategies and Factors Affecting Off-Line Breath Sampling and Volatile Organic Compounds Analysis Using Thermal Desorption-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (TD-GC-MS). Metabolites 2022; 13:8. [PMID: 36676933 PMCID: PMC9866406 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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An analysis of exhaled breath enables specialists to noninvasively monitor biochemical processes and to determine any pathological state in the human body. Breath analysis holds the greatest potential to remold and personalize diagnostics; however, it requires a multidisciplinary approach and collaboration of many specialists. Despite the fact that breath is considered to be a less complex matrix than blood, it is not commonly used as a diagnostic and prognostic tool for early detection of disordered conditions due to its problematic sampling, analysis, and storage. This review is intended to determine, standardize, and marshal experimental strategies for successful, reliable, and especially, reproducible breath analysis.
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- Kinga Westphal
- Department of Hypertension and Diabetology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Hypertension and Diabetology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Hypertension and Diabetology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland
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Xu F, Zhou J, Yang H, Chen L, Zhong J, Peng Y, Wu K, Wang Y, Fan H, Yang X, Zhao Y. Recent advances in exhaled breath sample preparation technologies for drug of abuse detection. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Li S, Feng Z, Yuan X, Wang M, Agathokleous E. Elevated ozone inhibits isoprene emission of a diploid and a triploid genotype of Populus tomentosa by different mechanisms. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2022; 73:6449-6462. [PMID: 35767843 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erac288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ozone (O3) pollution affects plant growth and isoprene (ISO) emission. However, the response mechanism of isoprene emission rate (ISOrate) to elevated O3 (EO3) remains poorly understood. ISOrate was investigated in two genotypes (diploid and triploid) of Chinese white poplar (Populus tomentosa Carr.) exposed to EO3 in an open top chamber system. The triploid genotype had higher photosynthetic rate (A) and stomatal conductance (gs) than the diploid one. EO3 significantly decreased A, gs, and ISOrate of middle and lower leaves in both genotypes. In the diploid genotype, the reduction of ISOrate was caused by a systematic decrease related to ISO synthesis capacity, as indicated by decreased contents of the isoprene precursor dimethylallyl diphosphate and decreased isoprene synthase protein and activity. On the other hand, the negative effect of O3 on ISOrate of the triploid genotype did not result from inhibited ISO synthesis capacity, but from increased ISO oxidative loss within the leaf. Our findings will be useful for breeding poplar genotypes with high yield and lower ISOrate, depending on local atmospheric volatile organic compound/NOx ratio, to cope with both the rising O3 concentrations and increasing biomass demand. They can also inform the incorporation of O3 effects into process-based models of isoprene emission.
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- Shuangjiang Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
- School of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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- School of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- School of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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Issitt T, Sweeney ST, Brackenbury WJ, Redeker KR. Sampling and Analysis of Low-Molecular-Weight Volatile Metabolites in Cellular Headspace and Mouse Breath. Metabolites 2022; 12:599. [PMID: 35888722 PMCID: PMC9315489 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12070599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Volatile compounds, abundant in breath, can be used to accurately diagnose and monitor a range of medical conditions. This offers a noninvasive, low-cost approach with screening applications; however, the uptake of this diagnostic approach has been limited by conflicting published outcomes. Most published reports rely on large scale screening of the public, at single time points and without reference to ambient air. Here, we present a novel approach to volatile sampling from cellular headspace and mouse breath that incorporates multi-time-point analysis and ambient air subtraction revealing compound flux as an effective proxy of active metabolism. This approach to investigating breath volatiles offers a new avenue for disease biomarker discovery and diagnosis. Using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS), we focus on low molecular weight, metabolic substrate/by-product compounds and demonstrate that this noninvasive technique is sensitive (reproducible at ~1 µg cellular protein, or ~500,000 cells) and capable of precisely determining cell type, status and treatment. Isolated cellular models represent components of larger mammalian systems, and we show that stress- and pathology-indicative compounds are detectable in mice, supporting further investigation using this methodology as a tool to identify volatile targets in human patients.
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- Theo Issitt
- Department of Biology, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK; (T.I.); (S.T.S.); (W.J.B.)
- York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- Department of Biology, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK; (T.I.); (S.T.S.); (W.J.B.)
- York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- Department of Biology, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK; (T.I.); (S.T.S.); (W.J.B.)
- York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- Department of Biology, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK; (T.I.); (S.T.S.); (W.J.B.)
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Lawson J, Nakhleh M, Smolinska A. Reproducibility and reporting, the routes to progress in breath research - highlights from the Breath Biopsy Conference 2021. J Breath Res 2022; 16. [PMID: 35405666 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/ac661d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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With the continued presence of COVID-19 worldwide, it has been a challenge for the breath research community to progress with clinical studies and travel restrictions have also limited the opportunities to meet up, share ideas and celebrate the latest advances. The Breath Biopsy Conference 2021 provided a much-needed opportunityoffered the chance to catch up with the latest breath research and to share the researchprogress that researchers in the community have been able to progress make in these difficult times. Limited opportunities for clinical research have provided opportunitiesled many in the field to look more closely at different methods for breath collection and have contributed to the growing calls for consistent standards in how results are reported, shared and even how breath studies themselves are carried out. As such, standardization was a key theme for this year's event and featured prominently in the keynotes, discussions and throughout many of the presentation sessions. With over 900 registrants, almost 400 live attendees and 16 speakers, the Breath Biopsy Conference continues to bring together breath research leaders from around the world. This article provides an overview of the highlights from this event.
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- Jonathan Lawson
- Owlstone Medical Ltd, 183 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0GJ, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
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- Owlstone Ltd, 183 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0GD, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
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- Toxicology Department, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel, Maastricht, Maastricht, 6229 ER, NETHERLANDS
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Virtanen J, Anttalainen A, Ormiskangas J, Karjalainen M, Kontunen A, Rautiainen M, Oksala N, Kivekäs I, Roine A. Differentiation of aspirated nasal air from room air using analysis with a differential mobility spectrometry-based electronic nose: a proof-of-concept study. J Breath Res 2021; 16. [PMID: 34794137 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/ac3b39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Over the last few decades, breath analysis using electronic nose (eNose) technology has become a topic of intense research, as it is both non-invasive and painless, and is suitable for point-of-care use. To date, however, only a few studies have examined nasal air. As the air in the oral cavity and the lungs differs from the air in the nasal cavity, it is unknown whether aspirated nasal air could be exploited with eNose technology. Compared to traditional eNoses, differential mobility spectrometry uses an alternating electrical field to discriminate the different molecules of gas mixtures, providing analogous information. This study reports the collection of nasal air by aspiration and the subsequent analysis of the collected air using a differential mobility spectrometer. We collected nasal air from ten volunteers into breath collecting bags and compared them to bags of room air and the air aspirated through the device. Distance and dissimilarity metrics between the sample types were calculated and statistical significance evaluated with Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. After leave-one-day-out cross-validation, a shrinkage linear discriminant classifier was able to correctly classify 100% of the samples. The nasal air differed (p< 0.05) from the other sample types. The results show the feasibility of collecting nasal air by aspiration and subsequent analysis using differential mobility spectrometry, and thus increases the potential of the method to be used in disease detection studies.
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- Jussi Virtanen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering Unit, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Olfactomics Ltd, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Olfactomics Ltd, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.,Olfactomics Ltd, Tampere, Finland.,Vascular Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Olfactomics Ltd, Tampere, Finland.,Department of Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Hatanpää Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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Mazzatenta A, Pokorski M, Di Giulio C. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath as a marker of hypoxia in multiple chemical sensitivity. Physiol Rep 2021; 9:e15034. [PMID: 34536058 PMCID: PMC8449310 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In the history of diagnostics, breath analysis was one of the first method used until the breakthrough of biochemical testing technology. Today, breath analysis has made a comeback with the development of gas analyzers and e‐noses, demonstrating its power in its applicability for diagnosing a wide range of diseases. The physical basis of multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), an emerging environmental disease, is difficult to understand because it is based on the scenario of chronic hypoxia, with a complex of chemical compounds that trigger the syndrome and result in multiple symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate MCS by analyzing exhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The volatile, metabolic picture could be a putative gold standard for understanding and diagnosing the disease. The study was based on recording in resting condition using the noninvasive passive e‐nose contactless breath test, the Olfactory Real‐Time Volatile Organic Compounds (ORT‐VOC) test in MCS, and control samples. The VOCs profile distinguished between disease and health. It also distinguished the gender‐related volatile profile with significant robustness. The results trace a putative compensatory physiological pathway elicited by increased lactate, leading to acidosis, and hyperventilation, resulting in the production of specific VOCs. We conclude that breath testing is a valuable tool to investigate the hypoxia‐related VOC profile, facilitating MCS diagnosis.
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- Andrea Mazzatenta
- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Institute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland.,Faculty of Health Sciences, The Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Czestochowa, Poland
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University "d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Exhaled Breath Compounds after Whole Grain Diets. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092667. [PMID: 34063191 PMCID: PMC8125105 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Exhaled breath is a potential noninvasive matrix to give new information about metabolic effects of diets. In this pilot study, non-targeted analysis of exhaled breath volatile organic compounds (VOCs) was made by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCxGC-MS) to explore compounds relating to whole grain (WG) diets. Nine healthy subjects participated in the dietary intervention with parallel crossover design, consisting of two high-fiber diets containing whole grain rye bread (WGR) or whole grain wheat bread (WGW) and 1-week control diets with refined wheat bread (WW) before both diet periods. Large interindividual differences were detected in the VOC composition. About 260 VOCs were detected from exhaled breath samples, in which 40 of the compounds were present in more than half of the samples. Various derivatives of benzoic acid and phenolic compounds, as well as some furanones existed in exhaled breath samples only after the WG diets, making them interesting compounds to study further.
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Tsou PH, Lin ZL, Pan YC, Yang HC, Chang CJ, Liang SK, Wen YF, Chang CH, Chang LY, Yu KL, Liu CJ, Keng LT, Lee MR, Ko JC, Huang GH, Li YK. Exploring Volatile Organic Compounds in Breath for High-Accuracy Prediction of Lung Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:1431. [PMID: 33801001 PMCID: PMC8003836 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13061431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Lung cancer is silent in its early stages and fatal in its advanced stages. The current examinations for lung cancer are usually based on imaging. Conventional chest X-rays lack accuracy, and chest computed tomography (CT) is associated with radiation exposure and cost, limiting screening effectiveness. Breathomics, a noninvasive strategy, has recently been studied extensively. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) derived from human breath can reflect metabolic changes caused by diseases and possibly serve as biomarkers of lung cancer. (2) Methods: The selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) technique was used to quantitatively analyze 116 VOCs in breath samples from 148 patients with histologically confirmed lung cancers and 168 healthy volunteers. We used eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), a machine learning method, to build a model for predicting lung cancer occurrence based on quantitative VOC measurements. (3) Results: The proposed prediction model achieved better performance than other previous approaches, with an accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC) of 0.89, 0.82, 0.94, and 0.95, respectively. When we further adjusted the confounding effect of environmental VOCs on the relationship between participants' exhaled VOCs and lung cancer occurrence, our model was improved to reach 0.92 accuracy, 0.96 sensitivity, 0.88 specificity, and 0.98 AUC. (4) Conclusion: A quantitative VOCs databank integrated with the application of an XGBoost classifier provides a persuasive platform for lung cancer prediction.
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- Ping-Hsien Tsou
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Institute of Statistics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu 30010, Taiwan;
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- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu 30010, Taiwan;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu 30059, Taiwan; (P.-H.T.); (H.-C.Y.); (C.-J.C.); (S.-K.L.); (Y.-F.W.); (C.-H.C.); (L.-Y.C.); (K.-L.Y.); (C.-J.L.); (L.-T.K.); (M.-R.L.)
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- Institute of Statistics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu 30010, Taiwan;
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu 30010, Taiwan;
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- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu 30010, Taiwan;
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsin-Chu 30010, Taiwan
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