Baleen Whale Protein Analysis with LC-ESI-MS
Published: August 21st 2024 | Updated: August 21st 2024Using nanoflow liquid chromatography electrospray ionization in tandem with mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS), researchers were able to assess baleen whale blubber and proteins extracted from that blubber.
Metabolite Profiling of Iranian Traditional Yogurts with GC-MS
August 16th 2024The Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (Tabriz, Iran) recently utilized gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to explore the impact of different animal sources and regions in Iran on the metabolome profiles of traditional yogurts.
LC-MS/MS in Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Diagnosis and Differentiation
Published: August 16th 2024 | Updated: August 16th 2024A recent study used liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for a targeted proteomics analysis to establish cerebrospinal fluid-based proteomic panels for accurate primary central nervous system lymphoma diagnosis and differentiation.
Detecting Dimetridazole in Chicken Eggs and Tissue with HPLC-MS/MS
Published: August 8th 2024 | Updated: August 7th 2024Researchers at the Guangdong Key Laboratory for Veterinary Drug Development and Safety Evaluation have developed a high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) method for the precise detection of dimetridazole (DMZ) and its metabolite 2-hydroxymethyl-1-methyl-5-nitroimidazole (HMMNI).
Studying Serum of Protein Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer Detection Using LC-MS/MS
Published: July 30th 2024 | Updated: July 30th 2024In a new study, researchers analyzed serum proteomics of advanced adenoma (AA) and colorectal cancer (CRC) using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and data independent acquisition methods, screening for a variety of differentially expressed proteins.
Measuring Isoniazid in Tuberculosis Patients with LC-MS
July 3rd 2024Researchers have evaluated the possibility of analyzing finger sweat through liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) to ensure medication adherence and as a semi-quantitative tool in therapeutic drug management assessment and report positive results.
Determining the Impact of Pharmaceutical and Illicit Drug Levels in NY/NJ Waterways with LC–MS/MS
June 11th 2024Maria Concheiro of John Jay College (New York City) spoke to LCGC International about her research identifying and quantifying pharmaceuticals and drugs of abuse in river water samples collected from the Hudson and East Rivers in New York City, as well as investigating the possible source of these micropollutants
Chromatography Food Testing Market Estimated to Grow Over 6% Annually Through 2031
June 10th 2024The global chromatography food testing market is estimated to exhibit a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.27% during the forecast period of 2023-2031, states a recent market assessment report on the subject.
Analyzing Total Phenolic Content in Vegetable Oils Using a Smartphone
May 30th 2024A technique to measure total phenolic content (TPC) in vegetable oils through analysis of images captured by a cellphone may prove to be easier to utilize than the traditional methods of ultraviolet/visible (UV-vis) spectrophotometry, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and gas chromatography (GC).
Extracting Blueberry Pigments with Compressed Fluid Technology
May 24th 2024A recent paper introduced a compressed fluid-based separation process that combines carbon dioxide and ethanol to isolate portisins previously hemi-synthesized from blueberry surplus anthocyanins. The performance of the two-step separation process was compared favorably to centrifugal partitional chromatography (CPC) and conventional reversed-phase liquid chromatography (RPLC) findings that were reported in terms of portisins content in the extract, process throughput, process efficiency, and total solvent used.
Analyzing Dried Blood Spots for Steroids with LC-MS/MS
May 23rd 2024Researchers investigated the use of electric field in dried blood spot (DBS) sample preparation for the detection of steroids in newborns using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) using both regular electroporation cuvettes and a custom vial setup.