Application Notes: Biological, Medical, and Clinical
Target Compound Analysis: A Step Ahead Using LC–ESI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
June 1st 2007LC–MS–MS methods for the unambiguous identification and quantification of pesticides in complex matrix samples are well known and widely used. Triple quadrupole systems have proven useful for this task because of their high specificity in MS–MS mode and their low detection limits. However, working in targetted MS–MS mode prevents the detection of other compounds.
Accelerated Buffer System for Amino Acid Analysis
March 2nd 2007The continual increase in sample numbers in busy labs means that it is often difficult for quality control or contract analysis labs to maintain short turnaround times, particularly when instruments are already running at full capacity. To address the need for faster analysis while retaining the quality of separation offered by dedicated amino acid analysers, an improved formulation of sodium citrate based buffers has been developed by Biochrom.
Analysis of Zeaxanthin by Single Quadrupole LC–MS
March 2nd 2005(3R, 3’R)-zeaxanthin is one of several dietary carotenoids found in human ocular tissue. Research has shown that concentrations of zeaxanthin, as well as other carotenoids, are significantly lower than normal in the macula of persons diagnosed with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...
Determination of Protease Inhibitors Used in the Treatment of HIV
March 2nd 2005Protease inhibitors are a class of anti-HIV drugs used in combination therapy to block replication of the HIV virus in a person's blood. It is important to monitor the levels of these drugs in the patient since resistance can develop at low levels and at high levels the drug can exhibit toxic effects.