Isolation and Purification of Unstable Iridoid Glucosides from Traditional Chinese Medicine by Preparative High Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Solid-phase Extraction

An efficient preparative method was successfully developed for isolation and purification of unstable components from medicinal plant extracts, using a combined method of preparative high performance liquid chro-matography(HPLC) and solid-phase extraction(SPE). The aim of this study was to obtain an effective method with high preparative efficiency and importantly to avoid the transformation of unstable compounds. The preparative HPLC system was based on an LC/MS controlled four-channel autopurification system. The SPE method was performed with a C18 packing material to trap the target compounds and to remove the acidic additive derived from the mobile phase. Using this method, the unstable iridoid glucosides(IGs) as model compounds were successfully isolated and purified from the extract of Hedyotis diffusa Willd. Six IGs(including one new minor IG) and one nucleotide compound were simultaneously obtained, each with a purity of 91% as determined by HPLC. The structures of the isolated compounds were identified by UPLC/Q-TOF MS, UV, 1D and/or 2D NMR. It was demonstrated that the combination of preparative HPLC with SPE is a versatile tool for preparative purification of unstable compounds from complex natural products.

A Sensitive Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for the Quantitative Determination of Milk Xanthine Oxidase Activity

A new reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography method was developed to quantitate the activity of xanthine oxidase involved in milk fat globule membrane with xanthine as the substrate and the separation of product (uric acid). The increment of uric acid in the reaction system was used to calculate the total activity of XO. The optimized assay conditions, linearity of detection, recovery of uric acid and chromatogram were developed in text, indicating this method is simple, rapid and efficient. It is an alternative potential method for the determination of the activity of XO in milk.

Simultaneous Determination of Amlodipine with H₁-Receptor Antagonists by Reversed Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Application to Interaction Studies

A rapid, fast and precise method has been developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of amlodipine with H1-receptor antagonists (cetirizine, fexofenadine, and buclizine) from dosage forms. The chromatography was performed on a Purospher? Star, C18 (5 mm, 250 × 4.6 mm) column using acetonitrile: buffer (0.01 mM) (40:60, v/v, pH adjusted to 3.0), as a mobile phase. The mobile phase was pumped at a flow rate of 1.0 mL·min-1 and UV detection was performed at 240 nm. The method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision and specificity. The method was applied to study the interaction between amlodipine and H1-receptor antagonists. These interactions were carried out in simulated gastric juice (pH 1), simulated full stomach (pH 4), blood pH (pH 7.4) and simulating GI (pH 9). The interacting drugs were heated at 37℃ with intermit-tent shaking and the samples were withdrawn every thirty minutes for three hours and drug contents were analyzed by RP-HPLC techniques. In most cases the in vitro availability of amlodipine was decreased. It was observed that the change in in vitro availability was pH dependent.

Quantitative analysis by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography and retinal neuroprotection after topical administration of moxonidine

AIM:To determine moxonidine in aqueous humor and iris-ciliary body by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography(RP-HPLC),and to evaluate the retinal neuroprotective effect after topical administration with moxonidine in a high intraocular pressure(IOP)model.METHODS:The eyes of albino rabbits were administered topically and ipsilaterally with 0.2%moxonidine.A RPHPLC method was employed for the identification and quantification of moxonidine between 2 and 480 min,which presented in the aqueous humor and iris-ciliary body.Flash electroretinography(F-ERG)amplitude and superoxide dismutase(SOD)level were measured between day 1 and day 15 after topical administration with moxonidine in a rabbit model of high IOP.Histological and ultrastructural observation underwent to analyze the changes of retinal morphology,the inner retinal layers(IRL)thickness,and retinal ganglion cell(RGC)counting.RESULTS:Moxonidine was detectable between 2 and 480 min after administration,and the peak concentration developed both in the two tissues at 30 min,0.51μg/m Lin aqueous humor and 1.03μg/g in iris-ciliary body.In comparison to control,F-ERG b-wave amplitude in moxonidine eyes were significantly differences between day 3 and day 15(P<0.01)in the high IOP model;SOD levels were significantly higher at all time-points(P<0.01)with a maximum level of 20.29 U/mgprot at day 15;and RGCs were significantly higher(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Moxonidine is a viable neuroprotective agent with application to high IOP model.All layers of retina,including RGC layer,retinal nerve fiber layer and INL,are more preserved after moxonidine administration.SOD plays a neuroprotective role in ocular hypertension-mediated RGC death.

THYMINE BONDED-STATIONARY PHASE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY

A new type of HPLC stationary phase containing thymine derivative was successfully prepared.It was found to give selective separation of nucleic acid bases and several purine derivatives,such as caffeine and theophylline.The retention behaviour and elution order of the solutes were interpreted in terms of molecular structure.

Porous Monoliths: Stationary Phases of Choice for High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Various Formats

Modern porous monoliths have been conceived as a new class of stationary phases for high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) in classical columns in the early 1990s and later extended to the capillary format.These monolithic materials are prepared using simple processes carried out in an external mold(inorganic monoliths) or within the confines of the column(organic monoliths and all capillary columns).These methods afford macroporous materials with large through-pores that enable applications in a rapid flow-through mode.Since all the mobile phase must flow through the monolith,the convection considerably accelerates mass transport within the monolithic separation medium and improves the separations.As a result,the monolithic columns perform well even at very high flow rates.The applications of monolithic capillary columns are demonstrated on numerous separations in the HPLC mode.

Determination of seven active components in Salvia miltiorrhiza herb by matrix solid phase dispersion combined with ion liquid extraction followed by high performance liquid chromatography

A low cost,rapid and sensitive preparation method of silica gel supported ionic liquid(SGSIL)combined with matrix solid phase dispersion(MSPD)followed by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)with ultraviolet detection(UV)is proposed,and it was applied to determine the seven active compounds in Salvia Miltiorrhiza herb.SGSIL and ionic liquid[BMIM]BF4 were used as the adsorbent and the green elution reagent in the MSPD procedure.Several extraction conditions including type of filler and elution solvent,the volume of elution solvent,material liquid ratio were optimized.Under the optimum conditions,the SGSIL-MSPD-HPLC method showed a low limit of detection(LOD,S/N=3)of 0.0122-0.8788μg/mL for standard solution,limit of quantification(LOQ,S/N=10)of 0.0406-2.9292μg/mL for standard solution,wide linear range from 1.56 to 2000μg/mL for all compounds for standard solution,correlation coefficients(r)of more than 0.9990,acceptable reproducibility(relative standard deviations,RSDs<3.54%),and precision of RSDs<3.36%for intra-day,RSDs<3.50%for inter-day.The satisfactory recoveries ranged from 96.4 to 102.5,with RSDs less than 3.45%.The developed SGSIL-MSPD method is easier and more suitable for the determination of the seven active compounds in Salvia Miltiorrhiza herb than the traditional ultrasonic extraction.It was an effective and efficient method for the extraction and quantification of the seven active compounds in traditional Chinese herbal samples.

Determination of Quinolone Antibiotics in Water Using Solid Phase Extraction-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Fluorescence Method

[Objective] To develop a solid phase extraction-high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence method for determination of quin- olone antibiotics in water. [ Metbod] The standard curves of four quinolones （norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, Iomefloxacin and enrofloxacin） were pre- pared. The detection limit in water and recovery were determined. The water samples collected from different areas, river and tap water were trea- ted using solid-phese extraction method and analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography. Then the concentration of quinolones antibiotics was determined by fluorescence method. [ Result] The detection limit of quinolone antibiotics in water was 0.083 -0.248 μg/L, and their recovery was 63.7% -134.1%. The four quinolone antibiotics at different levels were detected in various water samples, and the total concentration of quin- olone antibiotics was 0.045 -3.969 μg/L. The total concentration of quinolone antibiotics was higher in the water samples collected from rivers in Shenzhen area than in the sewage samples. The four quinolone antibiotics could be detected in all tap water samples. [ CoaduLsion ] The solid phase extraction-high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence method is feasible and effective to detect quinolones in water. In addition, this method needs low cost and can meet requirements of daily monitorina and analysis.

Trace Determination of Tamoxifen in Biological Fluids Using Hollow Fiber Liquid-Phase Microextraction Followed by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Ultraviolet Detection

The applicability of hollow fiber liquid-phase microextraction (HF-LPME) combined with high-performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) was evaluated for the extraction and determination of tamoxifen (TAM) in biological fluids including human urine and plasma. The drug was extracted from a 15 mL aqueous sample (source phase;SP) into an organic phase impregnated in the pores of the hollow fiber (membrane phase;MP) followed by the back-extraction into a second aqueous solution (receiving phase;RP) located in the lumen of the hollow fiber. The effects of several factors such as the nature of organic solvent, compositions of SP and RP solutions, extraction time, ionic strength and stirring rate on the extraction efficiency were examined and optimized. An enrichment factor of 360 along with substantial sample clean up was obtained under the optimized conditions. The calibration curve showed linearity in the range of 1 - 500 ng?mL–1 and the limit of detection was found to be 0.5 ng?mL–1 in aqueous medium. A reasonable relative recovery (≥89%) and satisfactory intra-assay (3.7% - 4.2%, n = 3) and inter-assay (7.5% - 7.8%, n = 3) precision illustrated good performance of the analytical procedure in spiked human urine and plasma samples.

Quantification of six bioactive compounds in Zhenqi Fuzheng preparation by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detector and evaporative light scattering detector

A simple and accurate high-performance liquid chromatography（HPLC）coupled with diode array detector（DAD）and evaporative light scattering detector（ELSD）was established for the determination of six bioactive compounds in Zhenqi Fuzheng preparation（ZFP）.The monitoring wavelengths were 254,275 and 328 nm.Under the optimum conditions,good separation was achieved,and the assay was fully validated in respect of precision,repeatability and accuracy.The proposed method was successfully applied to quantify the six ingredients in 31 batches of ZFP samples and evaluate the variation by hierarchical cluster analysis（HCA）,which demonstrated significant variations on the content of these compounds in the samples from different manufacturers with different preparation procedures.The developed HPLC method can be used as a valid analytical method to evaluate the intrinsic quality of this preparation.

Molecularly Imprinted Micro-Solid-Phase Extraction for the Selective Determination of Phenolic Compounds in Environmental Water Samples with High Performance Liquid Chromatraphy

2,4,6-trichlorophenol molecularly imprinted suspension polymer has been prepared and applied to the molecularly imprinted micro-solid-phase extraction procedure for selective preconcentration of phenolic compounds from environmental water samples. The influence of functional monomer, cross-linker, polymerization condition, porogen, and the ratio of template molecule and functional monomer to cross-linker on the size of the obtained particles were investigated. It was found that methyacrylic acid as functional monomer, divinylbenzene as cross-linker, the molar ratio of template molecule and functional monomer to cross-linker was 1:4:20, the amount of AIBN was 100 mg, ultraviolet radiation at 365 nm were the optimal conditions, and at these conditions, the polymers had the best adsorption efficiency and had the monodispersity of 2 - 3 μm microsphere particles. The characteristics of the MIMSPE method were valid by high performance liquid chromatography. This MIMSPE-HPLC method has been successfully applied to the direct preconcentration and determination of phenolic compounds (phenol, 4-chlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol, 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, pentachlorophenol) in environmental water samples.

Advancements in the preparation of high-performance liquid chromatographic organic polymer monoliths for the separation of small-molecule drugs

The various advantages of organic polymer monoliths, including relatively simple preparation processes,abundant monomer availability, and a wide application range of pH, have attracted the attention of chromatographers. Organic polymer monoliths prepared by traditional methods only have macropores and mesopores, and micropores of less than 50 nm are not commonly available. These typical monoliths are suitable for the separation of biological macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids, but their ability to separate small molecular compounds is poor. In recent years, researchers have successfully modified polymer monoliths to achieve uniform compact pore structures. In particular, microporous materials with pores of 50 nm or less that can provide a large enough surface area are the key to the separation of small molecules. In this review, preparation methods of polymer monoliths for high-performance liquid chromatography, including ultra-high cross-linking technology, post-surface modification, and the addition of nanomaterials, are discussed. Modified monolithic columns have been used successfully to separate small molecules with obvious improvements in column efficiency.

A highly sensitive SPE-liquid/liquid extraction-RPLC analytical method for the determination of 6β-hydroxycortisol and cortisol in cancer patients' urine

A highly sensitive SPE-liquid/liquid extraction RPLC method has been developed for the analysis of 6β-hydroxycortisol and cortisol in the urine of cancer patients. Methods： After SPE column purification and liquid-liquid extraction, the sample test solutions were analyzed with RPLC using a C18 analytical column. This improved analytical method has been validated for linearity, accuracy （recovery from urine）, repeatability （within-day and between-day precision）, specificity, sensitivity, and stability. This SPE-liquid/liquid extraction-RPLC is rapid, simple, accurate and reproducible. The technique is particularly useful for monitoring the CYP3A activity of cancer patients in clinical settings. The results are expressed as the ratio of 6β-hydroxycortisol to cortisol. Results： The CYP3A activity from a total of 153 samples was measured using this improved method. Considerable variation in the CYP3A activity of different cancer patients has been documented. Thus, personalized medical treatment based on the individual metabolic enzyme activity level is necessary. Conclusion： This new analytical method facilitates such individualized medical treatments.

Rapid determination of atrazine in environmental water samples by a novel liquid phase microextraction

A novel method was described for the rapid determination of atrazine using dispersive liquid phase microextraction in combination with high performance liquid chromatography （HPLC）. Possible impact parameters such as sample pH, extraction and disperser solvents, salting-out effect, and extraction time were investigated. The experimental results indicated that proposed method possessed an excellent analytical performance, The linear range, detection limit, and precision （R.S.D.） were 0.1- 50 ng mL- 1 （R2 = 0.9955）, 0.601 ng mL- 1 and 6,4%, respectively. The proposed method was validated with the real water samples, and the spiked recoveries were in the range of 69.9-89.8%, respectively. These results indicated that the established method with high enrichment factor, short extraction time was an excellent alternative for the routine analysis of atrazine in environmental samples. 2007 Qing Xiang Zhou. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

Comparison of the performance of chiral stationary phase for separation of fluoxetine enantiomers

Separation of fluoxetine enantiomers on five chiral stationary phases （chiralcel OD-H, chiralcel OJ-H, chiralpak AD-H, cyclobond 1 2000 DM and kromasil CHI-TBB） was investigated. The optimal mobile phase compositions of fluoxetine separation on each column were hexane/isopropanol/diethyl amine （98/2/0.2, v/v/v）, hexane/isopropanol/diethyl amine （99/1/0. l, v/v/v）, hexane/isopropanol/diethyl amine （98/2/0.2, v/v/v）, methanol/0.2% triethylamine acetic acid （TEAA） （25/75, v/v; pH 3.8） and hexane/isopropanol/diethyl amine （98/2/0.2, v/v/v）, respectively. Experimental results demonstrated that baseline separation （Rs〉1.5） of fluoxetine enantiomers was obtained on chiralcel OD-H, chiralpak AD-H, and cyclobond I 2000 DM while the best separation was obtained on the last one. The eluate orders of fluoxetine enantiomers on the columns were determined. The first eluate by chiralcel OJ-H and kromasil CHI-TBB is the S-enantiomer, while by chiralpak AD-H and cyclobond 12000 DM is the R-enantiomer.

PEAK IDENTIFICATION FROM INTERACTION INDEX IN REVERSED-PHASE HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY

The interaction index c which was derived from the fundamental retention equationlogk’ =a + cC_B in reversed--phase high--performancc liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) quan-titatively describes the difference in the interaction between solute--strong. solvent andsolute--weak solvent; it has shown to be a constant for a specific solute even when columnsystems with different C18 packings are used. The theoretical basis for peak identificationby using interaction index has been proposed, which was based on the a,c values on stan-dard C18 column by utilizing linear a-a plots on column pairs and the linear relationship be-tween parameters a and c for the structural related compounds. Through the establishmentof parameters a,c data based on the standard C18 column for a certain type of compounds,the retention of thesc compounds on various C18 columns can be predicted. Typical exam-ples have been given to verify the correctness of this method.

全自动固相萃取—高效液相色谱法测定现制饮料中7种合成着色剂

目的:建立一种全自动固相萃取—高效液相色谱双波长法测定现制饮料中7种合成着色剂的方法。方法:样品经纯水提取2次,离心后,合并上清液,调节pH至3~4。利用全自动固相萃取装置活化Poly-sery色素专用固相萃取小柱,并上样、淋洗、洗脱。洗脱液氮吹浓缩至200μL,用50%流动相A+50%流动相B混合液定容至1.0 mL。色谱柱采用C 18柱,流动相为20 mmol/L乙酸铵—甲醇,梯度洗脱,流速1.0 mL/min,进样量10μL,检测波长254,628 nm。结果:各物质在0.5~50.0μg/mL范围内相关系数均大于0.9999,方法检出限为0.023~0.179 mg/kg,定量限为0.078~0.598 mg/kg,加标回收率为92.4%~96.8%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为1.2%~4.2%。结论:该方法试剂使用量小,操作步骤简便,自动化程度高,回收率高,重复性好,适合于批量样品测定。

固相萃取结合高效液相色谱-串联质谱测定胎便中14种全氟和多氟烷基化合物

全氟和多氟烷基化合物(PFASs)是一类人工合成的物质,由于其热稳定、疏水、疏油等优良性质而被广泛使用于生活和生产中.PFASs具有环境持久性、生物累积性、多种毒性等特性,且可以通过胎盘屏障进入到胎儿体内,进而对胎儿健康产生潜在危害.胎便中积累了妊娠期间暴露于胎儿的外源性化合物,可用于监测PFASs对胎儿的宫内暴露特征.本研究基于固相萃取结合高效液相色谱-串联质谱技术,建立了胎便中14种PFASs的分析方法.采用乙腈/水(9∶1,V/V)对0.2 g冻干胎便样品进行超声提取,提取液经Envi-carb和Oasis WAX小柱固相萃取,0.1%氨甲醇洗脱.以10 mmol·L^(−1)乙酸铵水溶液和乙腈作为流动相对目标化合物进行梯度洗脱,采用Acquity UPLC BEH C18色谱柱进行分离,基于多反应监测负离子模式采集,内标法定量.结果表明,在2、5、20 ng·g^(−1)的加标浓度下,14种PFASs的回收率为65%—149%,相对标准偏差为3%—22%,方法检出限(MDLs)为0.001—0.149 ng·g^(−1),方法定量限(MQLs)为0.003—0.495 ng·g^(−1).使用该方法测定了10个胎便样品,ΣPFASs浓度范围为<MDLs—2.49 ng·g^(−1).该方法操作简单、便捷、灵敏度高且定量准确,为系统性研究胎便中PFASs的赋存特征及暴露风险提供了技术基础.

高效液相色谱法测定纺织品中四溴双酚S

建立了一种以磁固相萃取纺织品中四溴双酚S,再利用高效液相色谱分析的方法。试验以Fe_(3)O_(4)-GO磁性材料为磁性固相吸附剂,并采用正交试验对萃取过程中的萃取剂用量、温度和时间等因素进行优化,再以0.1 mmol甲酸-乙腈(V∶V=30∶70)为流动相,采用Athena C18-WP柱(2.1 mm×100.0 mm,5.00μm)分离,检测波长214 nm,外标法定量。结果表明,在0.01~50.00 mg/L范围内四溴双酚S线性良好,相关系数R^(2)>0.999,加标回收率达到98.6%~101.5%,相对标准偏差(RSD)小于5.0%(n=6)。该方法高效、简单、灵敏,能够满足纺织品中四溴双酚S的检测。

分子印迹固相萃取-高效液相色谱法测定果蔬中4种有机磷类农药的残留量

以4种目标物丙溴磷、毒死蜱、二嗪磷、辛硫磷的混合物作为模板分子,乙二醇二甲基丙烯酸酯为交联剂、甲基丙烯酸为功能单体,通过水热聚合法制备分子印迹聚合物(MIPs),将MIPs填充在聚丙烯空柱中制备MIPs固相萃取(MIPs-SPE)柱。将果蔬样品洗净、晾干、粉碎后,分取5.00 g,加入2 g无水硫酸钠,研磨均匀。加入30 mL乙腈,超声1.5 h,离心10 min。分取1 mL上清液过活化好的MIPs-SPE柱,用4 mL正己烷淋洗,6 mL体积比9∶1的甲醇-乙酸混合溶液洗脱。收集洗脱液,于35℃氮气吹干,用1 mL乙腈定容,用高效液相色谱法分析。结果显示:MIPs可特异性识别4种目标物,对目标物的吸附量约非分子印迹聚合物(NIPs)的2.5倍,对硫磷、马拉硫磷、甲拌磷、甲基毒死蜱的吸附量显著低于目标物的;经MIPs-SPE柱净化后,样品大部分基质成分被去除,目标物测定无干扰。4种目标物的浓度在0.005~2.0μmol·L^(−1)内和对应的峰面积呈线性关系,检出限(3S/N)为0.0015~0.0040μmol·L^(−1);在0.01,0.5,1.0,2.0 mg·kg^(−1)加标浓度水平下,4种目标物的回收率为85.9%~102%,测定值的相对标准偏差(n=5)为3.0%~7.1%。方法用于4种果蔬样品的分析,在草莓样品中检出了丙溴磷(检出量为0.07 mg·kg^(−1)),甘蓝样品中检出了辛硫磷(检出量为0.05 mg·kg^(−1)),其他样品中均未检出这4种目标物。