Advancements in Analytical Techniques Reveal Coccidiostat Residues in Poultry
November 29th 2023In a recent study conducted by two researchers from the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research and the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, an analytical method was used to reveal coccidiostat residues in poultry.
A Rapid Approach to Extract and Separate Compounds from Juglands mandshurica Maxim. Exocarp
November 16th 2023This study employed an integrated method of homogenization-ultrasound-assisted extraction followed by high-speed countercurrent chromatography for efficient separation of naphthoquinones and diarylheptanes from green walnut husks.
Advanced Microextraction Technique Enhances Barbiturate Detection in Serum Samples
November 13th 2023In this study, an efficient technique is described for extracting and quantifying barbiturates in serum samples, combining ultrasound and surfactant-assisted dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction (dLLME) with poly(ethylene oxide)-mediated stacking in capillary electrophoresis.
Improved Solvent Screening for Precise Chromatographic Fractionation of Complex Samples
November 8th 2023An efficient solvent system screening approach that streamlines fractionation of compounds with similar UV absorption eliminates the need for individual partition coefficient calculations, and coupled with preparative HPLC purification, led to the isolation of seven c-glycosyl flavonoids and an amino acid from barley seedlings.
Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging to Image Energy Metabolism
November 8th 2023By removing interfering analytes causing ion suppression through solvent washes before matrix deposition, the scientists sought to improve small molecule metabolite (SMM) detection but also preserve the spatial localization of these crucial metabolites.
Recent Study Reveals Organic Soil Variability in Sorbing PFAS Contaminants
November 3rd 2023Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Technical University of Munich have conducted a study on the sorption behaviour of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various organic soil horizons.
Spatially Resolved Metabolomics Reveals Tumor-Immune Cell Interactions
October 25th 2023Researchers have developed a 3D tumor-immune cell coculture spheroid model combined with mass spectrometry (MS) imaging-based spatially resolved metabolomics, offering insights into metabolic alterations during antitumor immune responses.
LC and Green Chemistry Advancements in Lenvatinib Stability Testing and Environmental Responsibility
October 23rd 2023A novel lenvatinib stability-indicating method, developed through a quality by design (QbD) approach and embracing principles of green chemistry, offers a robust solution for ensuring the drug's stability under various conditions.