Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) represents one of the most aggressive and metastatic brain tumors, with a dismal success rate of less than three percent after five years, particularly in tumors with active immune checkp...Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) represents one of the most aggressive and metastatic brain tumors, with a dismal success rate of less than three percent after five years, particularly in tumors with active immune checkpoints. This necessitates the development of targeted endogenous agents for precise GBM treatment. Previous experiments utilizing Chemovar Specific Cannabis Extractions (CSCEs), fractionated with polar solvents and quantified using Liquid and Gas Column Chromatography combined with Mass Spectrometry (LC/GCMS), have shown reduced viability and motility in human GBM cell lines. However, the complexity of the botanical substance has hindered the personalization of standard cannabis medicines for GBM due to unknown synergistic effects of multiple compounds. To address this limitation, our study focuses on exposing AM251 cells to chemovar fractions extracted using a non-polar solvent, thereby isolating a broader spectrum of constituents. By employing LC/GCMS in conjunction with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), we have identified and quantified nine* compounds present in the non-polar CSCE that exhibit significant efficacy (0.1 μM) in inducing cytotoxicity* in GBM tumor cells. Conversely, the polar fraction in our experiment did not demonstrate efficacy against UM251 cells. The quantification of individual compounds within a cannabis extraction that selectively induces cell death in brain tumors holds promise for guiding future research and facilitating the development of a standardized CSCE for GBM therapy.展开更多
Drug-facilitated sexual assault(DFSA)is a sexual act in which the victim is unable to give or rescind consent due to alcohol or drug intoxication,which involved the abuse of benzodiazepines around the world.Convention...Drug-facilitated sexual assault(DFSA)is a sexual act in which the victim is unable to give or rescind consent due to alcohol or drug intoxication,which involved the abuse of benzodiazepines around the world.Conventional techniques used for the analysis of benzodiazepines have the limitation of short detection time window due to the rapid metabolism of these drugs in body.This study aimed to investigate the characteristic changes of metabolites in the blood of rats after ingesting diazepam/clonazepam through a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-based metabolomics method,allowing the indirect reveal of the rats ingested diazepam/clonazepam.First,we found that diazepam and clonazepam in the blood of rats could not be detected by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry after 48 h of ingestion.Then,orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis regression models were,respectively,constructed to determine whether the rats ingested diazepam/clonazepam after 48 h.The results showed that 5 metabolites were found to be associated with diazepam exposure,and 7 metabolites were found to be associated with clonazepam exposure,which may be characterization for the evaluation of digestion of diazepam and clonazepam in rat.展开更多
Soybean[Glycine max(L.) Merr.]is one of the world's major crops,and soybean seeds are a rich and important resource for proteins and oils.While "omics" studies,such as genomics,transcriptomics,and proteomics,have...Soybean[Glycine max(L.) Merr.]is one of the world's major crops,and soybean seeds are a rich and important resource for proteins and oils.While "omics" studies,such as genomics,transcriptomics,and proteomics,have been widely applied in soybean molecular research,fewer metabolomic studies have been conducted for largescale detection of low molecular weight metabolites,especially in soybean seeds.In this study,we investigated the seed metabolomes of 29 common soybean cultivars through combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.One hundred sixty-nine named metabolites were identified and subsequently used to construct a metabolic network of mature soybean seed.Among the 169 detected metabolites,104 were found to be significantly variable in their levels across tested cultivars.Metabolite markers that could be used to distinguish genetically related soybean cultivars were also identified,and metabolitemetabolite correlation analysis revealed some significant associations within the same or among different metabolite groups.Findings from this work may potentially provide the basis for further studies on both soybean seed metabolism and metabolic engineering to improve soybean seed quality and yield.展开更多
A high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS/MS)protocol was developed for the determination of diphenylamine(DPA).Four productions of DPA were selected for qualitative a...A high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS/MS)protocol was developed for the determination of diphenylamine(DPA).Four productions of DPA were selected for qualitative assay and the peak area of the main product ion for quantitation.By means of separation using an Agilent Extend-C18 column(CA,USA)(150 mm×4.6 mm,5μm)with methanol‑water(90:10)as the mobile phase,DPA was detected by electrospray ionization(ESI)tandem mass spectrometry in positive mode.The linearity of the peak area versus concentration ranged 5‑500 ng/mL,r^(2)=0.9978.The limit of detection(S/N=3)of this method was 0.3 ng/mL.This method is applicable for the determination of DPA in gunshot residue.展开更多
文摘Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) represents one of the most aggressive and metastatic brain tumors, with a dismal success rate of less than three percent after five years, particularly in tumors with active immune checkpoints. This necessitates the development of targeted endogenous agents for precise GBM treatment. Previous experiments utilizing Chemovar Specific Cannabis Extractions (CSCEs), fractionated with polar solvents and quantified using Liquid and Gas Column Chromatography combined with Mass Spectrometry (LC/GCMS), have shown reduced viability and motility in human GBM cell lines. However, the complexity of the botanical substance has hindered the personalization of standard cannabis medicines for GBM due to unknown synergistic effects of multiple compounds. To address this limitation, our study focuses on exposing AM251 cells to chemovar fractions extracted using a non-polar solvent, thereby isolating a broader spectrum of constituents. By employing LC/GCMS in conjunction with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), we have identified and quantified nine* compounds present in the non-polar CSCE that exhibit significant efficacy (0.1 μM) in inducing cytotoxicity* in GBM tumor cells. Conversely, the polar fraction in our experiment did not demonstrate efficacy against UM251 cells. The quantification of individual compounds within a cannabis extraction that selectively induces cell death in brain tumors holds promise for guiding future research and facilitating the development of a standardized CSCE for GBM therapy.
基金The study was financially supported by the Project of the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(81373239)The Innovation and Business Starting-oriented training program of College Students in Sichuan Province(C2020113713).
文摘Drug-facilitated sexual assault(DFSA)is a sexual act in which the victim is unable to give or rescind consent due to alcohol or drug intoxication,which involved the abuse of benzodiazepines around the world.Conventional techniques used for the analysis of benzodiazepines have the limitation of short detection time window due to the rapid metabolism of these drugs in body.This study aimed to investigate the characteristic changes of metabolites in the blood of rats after ingesting diazepam/clonazepam through a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-based metabolomics method,allowing the indirect reveal of the rats ingested diazepam/clonazepam.First,we found that diazepam and clonazepam in the blood of rats could not be detected by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry after 48 h of ingestion.Then,orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis regression models were,respectively,constructed to determine whether the rats ingested diazepam/clonazepam after 48 h.The results showed that 5 metabolites were found to be associated with diazepam exposure,and 7 metabolites were found to be associated with clonazepam exposure,which may be characterization for the evaluation of digestion of diazepam and clonazepam in rat.
基金supported by the China National Transgenic Plant Special Fund(2011ZX08012-002 and 2013ZX08012-002)Innovative Research Team Fund(Ministry of Education,China)111 Project Fund(B14016)
文摘Soybean[Glycine max(L.) Merr.]is one of the world's major crops,and soybean seeds are a rich and important resource for proteins and oils.While "omics" studies,such as genomics,transcriptomics,and proteomics,have been widely applied in soybean molecular research,fewer metabolomic studies have been conducted for largescale detection of low molecular weight metabolites,especially in soybean seeds.In this study,we investigated the seed metabolomes of 29 common soybean cultivars through combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.One hundred sixty-nine named metabolites were identified and subsequently used to construct a metabolic network of mature soybean seed.Among the 169 detected metabolites,104 were found to be significantly variable in their levels across tested cultivars.Metabolite markers that could be used to distinguish genetically related soybean cultivars were also identified,and metabolitemetabolite correlation analysis revealed some significant associations within the same or among different metabolite groups.Findings from this work may potentially provide the basis for further studies on both soybean seed metabolism and metabolic engineering to improve soybean seed quality and yield.
基金This study was supported by the Basal Research Fund Program of Institute of Forensic Science,Ministry of Public Security,China(2014JB006).
文摘A high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS/MS)protocol was developed for the determination of diphenylamine(DPA).Four productions of DPA were selected for qualitative assay and the peak area of the main product ion for quantitation.By means of separation using an Agilent Extend-C18 column(CA,USA)(150 mm×4.6 mm,5μm)with methanol‑water(90:10)as the mobile phase,DPA was detected by electrospray ionization(ESI)tandem mass spectrometry in positive mode.The linearity of the peak area versus concentration ranged 5‑500 ng/mL,r^(2)=0.9978.The limit of detection(S/N=3)of this method was 0.3 ng/mL.This method is applicable for the determination of DPA in gunshot residue.