Solid-phase microextraction of endogenous metabolites from intact tissue validated using a Biocrates standard reference method kit

Improved analytical methods for the metabolomic profiling of tissue samples are constantly needed.Currently,conventional sample preparation methods often involve tissue biopsy and/or homogenization,which disrupts the endogenous metabolome.In this study,solid-phase microextraction(SPME)fibers were used to monitor changes in endogenous compounds in homogenized and intact ovine lung tissue.Following SPME,a Biocrates AbsoluteIDQ assay was applied to make a downstream targeted metabolomics analysis and confirm the advantages of in vivo SPME metabolomics.The AbsoluteIDQ kit enabled the targeted analysis of over 100 metabolites via solid-liquid extraction and SPME.Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between conventional liquid extractions from homogenized tissue and SPME results for both homogenized and intact tissue samples.In addition,principal component analysis revealed separated clustering among all the three sample groups,indicating changes in the metabolome due to tissue homogenization and the chosen sample preparation method.Furthermore,clear differences in free metabolites were observed when extractions were performed on the intact and homogenized tissue using identical SPME procedures.Specifically,a direct comparison showed that 47 statistically distinct metabolites were detected between the homogenized and intact lung tissue samples(P<0.05)using mixed-mode SPME fibers.These changes were probably due to the disruptive homogenization of the tissue.This study's findings highlight both the importance of sample preparation in tissue-based metabolomics studies and SPME's unique ability to perform minimally invasive extractions without tissue biopsy or homogenization while providing broad metabolite coverage.

Comparison of different approaches for direct coupling of solid-phase microextraction to mass spectrometry for drugs of abuse analysis in plasma

The direct coupling of solid-phase microextraction(SPME)to mass spectrometry(MS)(SPME-MS)has proven to be an effective method for the fast screening and quantitative analysis of compounds in complex matrices such as blood and plasma.In recent years,our lab has developed three novel SPME-MS techniques:SPME-microfluidic open interface-MS(SPME-MOI-MS),coated blade spray-MS(CBS-MS),and SPME-probe electrospray ionization-MS(SPME-PESI-MS).The fast and high-throughput nature of these SPME-MS technologies makes them attractive options for point-of-care analysis and anti-doping testing.However,all these three techniques utilize different SPME geometries and were tested with different MS instruments.Lack of comparative data makes it difficult to determine which of these methodologies is the best option for any given application.This work fills this gap by making a comprehensive comparison of these three technologies with different SPME devices including SPME fibers,CBS blades,and SPME-PESI probes and SPME-liquid chromatography-MS(SPME-LC-MS)for the analysis of drugs of abuse using the same MS instrument.Furthermore,for the first time,we developed different desorption chambers for MOI-MS for coupling with SPME fibers,CBS blades,and SPME-PESI probes,thus illustrating the universality of this approach.In total,eight analytical methods were developed,with the experimental data showing that all the SPME-based methods provided good analytical performance with R^(2)of linearities larger than 0.9925,accuracies between 81%and 118%,and good precision with an RSD%≤13%.

Preparation of A New Fiber by Sol-gel Technology in Solid-phase Microextraction (SPME)

The sol-gel technology is applied for the preparation of solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fiber. The fiber demonstrates high thermal stability, efficient extraction rate and the selectivity for non-polar or low-polar analytes. Efficient SPME-GC-FID analyses of benzene- toluene-ethylbenzene-xylenes (BTEXs) and low-polar halocarbon were achieved by the sol-gel coated DSDA-DDBT-TiO2 fiber. Some parameters of the SPME fiber for the determination of halocarbon in aqueous sample were investigated.

Comparison of Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction with Simultaneous Steam Distillation Extraction for the Analysis of the Volatile Constituents in Chinese Apricot

Volatile constituents in fully mature fruits of apricot （Prunus armeniaca L.） cultivar Xinshiji were extracted using headspace solid-phase microextraction （HS-SPME） and simultaneous steam distillation extraction （SSDE） and then analyzed using capillary gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. A total of 70 components were identified by HSSPME, including 20 esters, 19 hydrocarbons, 5 alcohols, 5 ketones, 4 acids, 4 lactones, 3 aldehydes, and 10 miscellaneous components, with the esters being the dominant constituent. On the basis of the odor unit values, it is believed that the following compounds probably contributed to the fresh apricot odor： hexyl acetate, β-ionone, butyl acetate, （E）-2-hexenal, linalool, limonene, γ-decalactone, and hexanal. A total of 49 components were also detected by SSDE, including 13 hydrocarbons, 9 alcohols, 7 aldehydes, 9 esters, 4 ketones, 4 lactones, 2 acids, and 1 miscellaneous component, of which the monoterpene alcohols were the dominant constituents. It could be judged from the odor unit values that the following compounds were the major contributors to boiled apricot aroma： β-ionone, linalool, hexyl acetate, γ-dodecalactone, γ- decalactone, （E）-2-hexenal, hexanal, γ-octalactone, phenylacetaldehyde, butyl acetate, limonene, α-terpineol, and δ-decalactone. The results show that HS-SPME is a simple, rapid, and solvent-free method, which is an alternative to the classical SSDE.

Preparation of polypyrrole/nanosilica composite for solid-phase microextraction of bisphenol and phthalates migrated from containers to eye drops and injection solutions

This paper describes the electrodeposition of polyphosphate-doped polypyrrole/nanosilica nano-composite coating on steel wire for direct solid-phase microextraction of bisphenol A and five phthalates. We optimized influencing parameters on the extraction efficiency and morphology of the nanocomposite such as deposition potential, concentration of pyrrole and polyphosphate, deposition time and the nanosilica amount. Under the optimized conditions, characterization of the nanocomposite was inves-tigated by scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy. Also, the factors related to the solid-phase microextraction method including desorption temperature and time, extrac-tion temperature and time, ionic strength and pH were studied in detail. Subsequently, the proposed method was validated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry by thermal desorption and acceptable figures of merit were obtained. The linearity of the calibration curves was between 0.01 and 50 ng/mL with acceptable correlation coefficients (0.9956-0.9987) and limits of detection were in the range 0.002-0.01 ng/mL. Relative standard deviations in terms of intra-day and inter-day by five replicate analyses from aqueous solutions containing 0.1 ng/mL of target analytes were in the range 3.3%-5.4% and 5%-7.1%, respectively. Fiber-to-fiber reproducibilities were measured for three different fibers prepared in the same conditions and the results were between 7.3% and 9.8%. Also, extraction recoveries at two different concentrations were ≥96%. Finally, the suitability of the proposed method was demonstrated through its application to the analysis of some eye drops and injection solutions.

Covalent organic nanospheres as a fiber coating for solid-phase microextraction of genotoxic impurities followed by analysis using GC-MS

Covalent organic nanospheres(CONs)were explored as a fiber coating for solid-phase microextraction of genotoxic impurities(GTIs)from active ingredients(AIs).CONs were synthesized by an easy solutionphase procedure at 25℃.The obtained nanospheres exhibited a high specific surface area,good thermostability,high acid and alkali resistance,and favorable crystallinity and porosity.Two types of GTIs,alkyl halides(1-iodooctane,1-chlorobenzene,1-bromododecane,1,2-dichlorobenzene,1-bromooctane,1-chlorohexane,and 1,8-dibromooctane)and sulfonate esters(methyl p-toluenesulfonate and ethyl ptoluenesulfonate),were chosen as target molecules for assessing the performance of the coating.The prepared coating achieved high enhancement factors(5097-9799)for the selected GTIs.The strong affinity between CONs and GTIs was tentatively attributed to π-π and hydrophobicity interactions,large surface area of the CONs,and size-matching of the materials.Combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS),the established analytical method detected the GTIs in capecitabine and imatinib mesylate samples over a wide linear range(0.2-200 ng/g)with a low detection limit(0.04-2.0 ng/g),satisfactory recovery(80.03%-109.5%),and high repeatability(6.20%-14.8%)and reproducibility(6.20%-14.1%).Therefore,the CON-coated fibers are promising alternatives for the sensitive detection of GTIs in AI samples.

Flash Evaporation and Headspace Solid-phase Microextraction for the Analysis of the Essential Oils in Traditional Chinese Medicine,Houttuynia Cordata Thunb

We have investigated the use of flash evaporation, headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) and steam distillation (SD) as sample concentration and preparation techniques for the analysis of volatile constituents present in Houttuynia cordata Thunb. The samples were analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) and identified by mass spectrometry (MS). Comparison studies were performed. It was found that the results obtained between Headspace solid-phase microextraction HS-SPME and SD techniques were in good agreement. Seventy-nine compounds in Houttuynia cordata Thunb were identified by MS. In flash evaporation, thirty-nine compounds were identified. Discrimination in the response for many constituents studied was not observed, which can be clearly observed in SD and HS-SPME techniques. As a conclusion, HS-SPME is a powerful tool for determining the volatile constitutes present in the Houttuynia cordata.

Solid-phase Microextraction with Benzoxy-calix[6]arene Fiber Coupled to Gas Chromatography for the Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water

Headspace solid-phase microextraction（HS-SPME） with sol-gel calix[6]arene-containing fiber followed by gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector was used to examine the composition and distribution of seven polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons（PAHs） in water. The novel SPME fiber exhibited higher extraction efficiency to PAHs compared with poly（dimethylsiloxane） and other calixarene-containing fibers. Extraction/retention mechanism based on the interactions between calixarenes and PAHs was discussed. Owing to the good selectivity and high extraction capability of this calixarene fiber, low detection limits were obtained in a range of 0.34―6.50 ng/L and the relative standard deviation values were ≤12.3% for all of the analytes. The linear ranges of the proposed method were five orders of magnitude for the tested compounds, with linear correlation coefficients（r） greater than 0.998. The method was applied to the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in nine water sources in Wuhan City, China. Standard addition method was selected for the quantification and the recovery values were in a satisfactory range. Total PAHs concentrations in the nine surface water samples were found to vary between undetectable and 8.840 μg/L with two- and three-ring PAHs predominating.

Sol-Gel-Coated Calix[4]arene Fiber for Solid-Phase Microextraction

5, 11, 17, 23-tetra-tert-butyl-25, 27-diethoxy-26, 28-dihydroxycalix \ arene /hydroxy-terminated silicone oil coated fiber was first prepared and applied for solid-phase microextraction with sol-gel technology. The properties of the new coating were investigated by analysis of benzene derivatives, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aromatic amines. The fiber is characterized by good sensitivity and selectivity to these aromatics. The fiber has stable performance at a high temperature of 380℃ and after a long solvent immersing, thus its lifetime is very long. It shows good fiber-to-fiber and batch-to-batch reproducibility. Furthermore, broad linear ranges and low detection limits are also its characteristics.

Time-course monitoring of in vitro biotransformation reaction via solid-phase microextraction-ambient mass spectrometry approaches

The solid-phase microextraction technique quantifies analytes without considerably affecting the sample composition.Herein,a proof-of-concept study was conducted to demonstrate the use of coated probe electrospray ionization(coated-PESI)and coated blade spray(CBS)as ambient mass spectrometry approaches for monitoring drug biotransformation.The ability of these methods was investigated for monitoring the dephosphorylation of a prodrug,combretastatin A4 phosphate(CA4P),into its active form,combretastatin A4(CA4),in a cell culture medium supplemented with fetal bovine serum.The CBS spot analysis was modified to achieve the same extraction efficiency as protein precipitation and obtained results in 7 min.Because coated-PESI performs extraction without consuming any samples,it is the preferred technique in the case of a limited sample volume.Although coated-PESI only extracts small quantities of analytes,it uses the desorption solvent volume of 5-10 pL,resulting in high sensitivity,thus allowing the detection of compounds after only 1 min of extraction.The biotransformation of CA4P into CA4 via phosphatases occurs within the simple matrix,and the proposed sample preparation techniques are suitable for monitoring the biotransformation.

Application of Phenyl Bonded Mesoporous Silica as A Novel Coating Layer of Solid-phase Microextraction for Determination of Benzo[a]pyrene in Water Samples

Phenyl bonded mesoporous silica (C6H5-MCM-41) was applied as the fiber coating of solid-phase microextraction (SPME). The performance of the fiber coating was discussed coupling to HPLC. Applicability of mesoporous fiber coating was examined for the determination of benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) in water samples. The limit of detection (LOD) is 0.28μg·L-1. Good recovery and relative standard deviation (RSD) were obtained.

Determination of Aroma Composition of Santalum album Linn by Solid-phase Microextraction-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

[Objectives]This study aimed to determine the volatile components in Santalum album Linn and gradually clarify the aroma composition of S.album Linn.[Methods]Solid-phase microextraction method was used to obtain the volatile components of S.album Linn.The aroma components were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and their relative contents were calculated using the area normalization method.[Results]In a dry state at room temperature,39 chemical components were identified from S.album Linn,mainly olefins(91.15%),alkanes(3.00%),alcohols(2.56%),esters(2.19%),ketones(0.55%),aldehydes(0.41%)and heterocyclics(0.14%).[Conclusions]This method has the advantages of low sample consumption,easy operation,rapid identification of aroma components and high sensitivity,and can effectively separate and determine volatile components in S.album Linn,realizing the rapid identification of different S.album Linn varieties and providing technical support for further research on Chinese medicinal materials.

Solid-phase microextraction for flavor analysis in Harari Khat （Catha edulis） stimulant

This research examined the typical flavor compounds in the commonest type of Khat called Harari Khat grown in the region of Ethiopia.Twenty-eight compounds, which includes 1,2-Propanedione,1-Phenyl,Hexanol,Hexanal compounds,Limonene, Benzaldehyde with other flavors, were extracted by polydimethylsiloxane at room temperature for 30min from Khat samples,and identified by solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS).This method needs no organic solvents and required minimal sample.

Determination of Trihalomethanes in Water Samples Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction Gas Chromatography

The chlorination process is one of the water treatment method used for the disinfection of water. The disinfection by products are trihalomethanes such as chloroform, dichloromethane, dibromochloromethane and bromoform. A headspace solid-phase microextraction method has been developed for determination oftrihalomethanes in water samples. The experimental parameters such as the stirring rate, extraction time, extraction temperature and desorption time were investigated. The linearity, detection limits and percentage recovery were evaluated. The optimum conditions were stirring rate 800 rpm/min, extraction time 6 min, extraction temperature 20 ~C, desorption time 2.5 min and desorption temperature 220 ~C. The detection limits were 0.01 ~g/L and the recoveries were in the range of 86-110 %, The proposed method was successfully applied to determination of THM4 in tap water samples. The THM4 contents were varied depending on the sample sites and the season. The total THM4 contents in cool, summer and rainy season were in the range of 27.58-41.89, 32.06-60.73 and 46.26-69.87 p.g/L, respectively. Confirmation of the detected compounds in water samples were performed by gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. The mass spectra of the target compounds in water samples is in good agreement with trihalomethanes standard spectra.

In vivo solid phase microextraction for therapeutic monitoring and pharmacometabolomic fingerprinting of lung during in vivo lung perfusion of FOLFOX

In vivo lung perfusion(IVLP)is a novel isolated lung technique developed to enable the local,in situ administration of high-dose chemotherapy to treat metastatic lung cancer.Combination therapy using folinic acid(FOL),5-fluorouracil(F),and oxaliplatin(OX)(FOLFOX)is routinely employed to treat several types of solid tumours in various tissues.However,F is characterized by large interpatient variability with respect to plasma concentration,which necessitates close monitoring during treatments using of this compound.Since plasma drug concentrations often do not reflect tissue drug concentrations,it is essential to utilize sample-preparation methods specifically suited to monitoring drug levels in target organs.In this work,in vivo solid-phase microextraction(in vivo SPME)is proposed as an effective tool for quantitative therapeutic drug monitoring of FOLFOX in porcine lungs during pre-clinical IVLP and intravenous(IV)trials.The concomitant extraction of other endogenous and exogenous small molecules from the lung and their detection via liquid chromatography coupled to high resolution mass spectrometry(LC-HRMS)enabled an assessment of FOLFOX's impact on the metabolomic profile of the lung and revealed the metabolic pathways associated with the route of administration(IVLP vs.IV)and the therapy itself.This study also shows that the immediate instrumental analysis of metabolomic samples is ideal,as long-term storage at80℃ results in changes in the metabolite content in the sample extracts.

基于便携GC-MS和HS/SPME-GC×GC-TOF MS分析化州橘红与广西橘红成分差异

为探究不同产地橘红挥发性成分之间的差异,本研究采用便携气相色谱-质谱(GC-MS)和顶空固相微萃取结合全二维气相色谱-飞行时间质谱(GC×GC-TOF MS)技术分析化州橘红和广西橘红的挥发性成分。结果表明,便携GC-MS只能初步区分化州橘红和广西橘红,不能确定化州橘红的特征标志物;利用主成分分析法(PCA)和正交偏最小二乘法(OPLS-DA)对GC×GC-TOF MS实验数据进行处理,根据|p(corr)|>9和|p|>0.06结合VIP>1.1,共筛选出10种化州橘红标志物。该研究为化州橘红药材的质量评价与鉴定提供了依据,也为其他中药质量评价提供了方法参考。

响应面优化HS-SPME-GC-MS法分析美味牛肝菌挥发性风味物质

通过响应面法优化出HS-SPME-GC-MS法检测美味牛肝菌中挥发性风味物质的方法,并对恒温干燥、真空干燥及真空冷冻干燥得到的美味牛肝菌伞部、柄部干制品中挥发性风味物质进行比较分析。结果表明,影响美味牛肝菌挥发性风味物质萃取效果的因素主次顺序依次为萃取时间>萃取温度>平衡时间;在萃取温度79℃、萃取时间28 min、平衡时间23 min的最佳萃取条件下,检测出挥发性风味物质共31种。通过对不同干燥方法下美味牛肝菌伞部及柄部挥发性风味物质的检测分析,共鉴定出挥发性风味物质51种,其中醇类10种,醛类13种,酮类13种,酸类1种,酯类5种,含硫、含氮及杂环类化合物8种,烯类1种。真空冷冻干燥后美味牛肝菌伞部及柄部的总挥发性风味物质、八碳化合物及含硫化合物的种类及峰面积均高于恒温干燥及真空干燥方式。该研究结果为美味牛肝菌风味品质的调控及精深加工提供了一定的理论依据。

基于SPME-GC-MS技术分析不同地理标志辣椒粉香气成分差异

为明确不同区域的地理标志辣椒粉香气成分差异,采用固相微萃取-气相色谱-质谱联用(Solid phase microextraction-gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry,SPME-GC-MS)技术对不同区域的地理标志辣椒粉的挥发性风味物质进行分析。结果表明,受试样品中共检测出11类65种挥发性风味物质,包含烷烃类13种、烯烃类11种、醛类10种、醇类8种、酮类7种、醚类4种、酯类5种、酸类3种、呋喃类2种、吡嗪类1种、胺类1种;不同地理标志辣椒风味物质差异决定其呈香特点,高台辣椒、宝鸡辣椒、安集海辣椒、丘北辣椒、甘谷辣椒鉴定出来挥发性风味物质的数量依次为37、33、31、30、45,含量最高的风味物质分别为2,3,5,6-四甲基吡嗪、水杨酸甲酯、酞酸二乙酯、醋酸、四聚乙二醇单月桂醚;5种地理标志辣椒粉中均含有(1R,7r)-2,6,6,9-四甲基双环[5.4.0]-2,8-十一二烯、酞酸二乙酯、乙酸芳樟酯、醋酸4种挥发性风味物质;主成分与载荷值大的风味物质呈正相关,载荷值小的呈负相关,依据载荷值大小筛选出了对香气贡献较大的挥发性化合物。本研究结果为深入研究地理标志辣椒的地理环境与呈香特点关联性奠定了基础。

HS-SPME-GC-MS/MS结合ROAV值鉴定新疆库车小白杏的关键香气物质

该研究优化了顶空固相微萃取-气相色谱双质谱(Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction with Gas Chromatography Coupled to Tandem Mass Spectrometry,HS-SPME-GC-MS/MS)联用技术检测新疆库车小白杏挥发性化合物组成的方法,并基于相对香气活性值(Relative Odor Activity Value,ROAV)鉴定其关键性香气物质,对小白杏呈香属性指纹进行分析。结果表明:使用50/30μm聚二乙烯基苯/碳吸附剂/聚二甲基硅氧烷(Divinylbenzene/Carboxen/Polydimethylsiloxane,DVB/CAR/PDMS)的萃取纤维,萃取温度为65℃,萃取时间为50 min时,萃取效率最高。在该条件下,共鉴定出小白杏中含有的46种挥发性物质,其中醇类物质含量最高(34.57%),其次是酯类(33.77%)和醛类物质(24.77%)。ROAV分析表明,β-紫罗兰酮、γ-癸内酯、二氢-β-紫罗兰酮、芳樟醇、月桂烯以及α-紫罗兰酮为关键香气物质(ROAV>1),赋予了小白杏浓郁的果香、花香以及木香。呈香属性指纹分析表明,与吊干杏相比,小白杏的青草香、果香、椰子香、柑橘香以及花香更为强烈,只有木香较弱。该研究确定了新疆库车小白杏中含有的关键香气成分,可为探索具有小白杏风味的产品研发提供参考依据。

Integration of GC-MS Based Non-Targeted Metabolic Profiling with Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction Enhances the Understanding of Volatile Differentiation in Tobacco Leaves from North Carolina, India and Brazil

In this report, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) based non-targeted metabolomics is used to develop appropriate headspace solid phase microextractions (HS-SPME) to enhance the understanding of volatile complexity of flue-cured tobacco leaves. Non-targeted metabolic profiling of GC-MS shows that the extraction condition of HS-SPME at 100?C for 30 min provides a better metabolite profile than other extraction conditions tested. GC-MS and principal component analyses (PCA) show that among five types of fibers tested, 100 μm polydimethylsiloxane (PMDS), 65 μm polydimethylsiloxane/divinylbenzene (PMDS/DVB) and 75 μm carboxen/polydimethylsiloxane (CAR/ PMS) provide a better reproducible metabolite profile. Based on an appropriate PDMS extraction condition optimized, we use GC-MS analysis and PCA to compare metabolite profiles in flue-cured leaves of tobacco plants grown in North Carolina, India and Brazil, respectively. The resulting data of PCA show that the global metabolic profiles in North Carolina samples are separated from those in Brazil and India samples, two groups of which are characterized by a partially overlapped pattern. Several peaks that were differentially accumulated in samples were annotated to known metabolites by deconvolution analysis, such as norsolanadione, solavetivone and rishtin. Norsolanadione is detected only in Brazil samples. Solavetivone is detected in samples of India and Brazil but not in those of North Carolina. Rishtin is detected in samples of North Carolina and India but not in Brazil samples. These data indicate that not only can a non-targeted metabolic profiling approach enhance the understanding of volatile complexity, but also can identify marker volatile metabolites in tobacco leaves produced in different growth regions.