October 11th 2024
The European Commission's regulation on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food highlights the need for precise and reliable methods to quantify per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various food matrices. This article discusses development and validation of a robust method for analyzing 21 PFAS compounds in chicken eggs using solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS).
Machine Learning Models Help Researchers Predict the Ages of Ginseng
November 9th 2023To combat fraudulent sales of low-aged ginseng disguised as high-aged ginseng, scientists from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine created machine learning models to predict the ages of ginseng samples.
LC and Green Chemistry Advancements in Lenvatinib Stability Testing and Environmental Responsibility
October 23rd 2023A novel lenvatinib stability-indicating method, developed through a quality by design (QbD) approach and embracing principles of green chemistry, offers a robust solution for ensuring the drug's stability under various conditions.
HPLC and LC–MS Estimation of Goserelin Acetate Sustained-Release Implant Impurity
October 21st 2023Researchers have developed a meticulous method for analyzing impurities in a product used for early treatment of breast cancer in premenopausal and perimenopausal women, shedding light on the product’s degradation pathways.
Advances in Liquid Chromatography for Mustard Agent Exposure Biomonitoring Revealed
October 10th 2023Valérie Pichon's review in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry delves into sophisticated liquid chromatography techniques for detecting albumin adducts, vital biomarkers in retrospective mustard agent exposure monitoring, offering a broader window of detection than urine-based methods.
New 2D LC–MS Analytical Method Unveils the Secrets of Ancient Chinese Herbal Formula HGWD
October 10th 2023A comprehensive analytical approach utilizing online two-dimensional liquid chromatography coupled with hybrid linear ion trap orbital trap mass spectrometry, has enabled the in-depth analysis of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu decoction, identifying 170 chemical constituents and offering insights into its complex chemical composition and potential therapeutic properties.
UHPLC-MS Method Used to Detect Purine Metabolites and Study Severe Biological Disorders
October 4th 2023A new ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS) was used to detect purine metabolites in rat plasma, revealing more information about their role in several biological disorders.
Why is Open-Access Hyphenation Important for Chromatographers?
October 4th 2023At HPLC 2023, John Langley, a professor at the University of Southampton in Southampton, UK, presented a talk called "(R)evolution of Hyphenations, Through Open-Access RP-HPLC–MS, Open-Access UHPSFC–MS and 2D-LC–IMS-MS in Academia". He spoke with LCGC on the importance of open-access hyphenation, and how to implement it in your research.