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 ...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.展开更多
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)...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.展开更多
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 b...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%.展开更多
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...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。展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada,NSERC(Grant No.:IRCPJ 184412-15).
文摘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.
基金Institutes of Health Research(CIHR)-Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council(NSERC)of the Canada Collaborative Health Research Projects program for their financial support(Grant No.:355935)the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Chair(IRC)program。
文摘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.
基金the National Science Centre,Poland(Grant No.:2020/04/X/NZ9/01281).
文摘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%.
文摘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。
