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Shuguang Li

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A Sensitive, Specific, Accurate, and Fast LC–MS-MS Method for Measurement of 42 Ethyl Glucuronide and Ethyl Sulfate in Human Urine

A method is illustrated for the simultaneous analysis of ethyl glucuronide and ethyl sulfate in human urine samples.




Tobias Graf, Raphael Ruppert, Alexander Knaupp, Georg Hafenmair, Sebastien Violini, Steffen Kiessig,

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Development of a MultiProduct SE-UHPLC Method for the Determination of Size-Variants in Bispecific Antibody Formats

The versatile size-exclusion ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography (SE-UHPLC) platform method described here provides superior separation for bispecific monoclonal antibody formats compared to a previous method.


Clyde Daly

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Rapid Classification of Beef Aroma Quality Using SIFT-MS

Application of multivariate statistical analysis to a combined data set demonstrated that SIFT-MS discriminates premium quality beef from eight sensory defects, and, therefore, could be applied as an instrumental grading tool, obviating sensory panel grading.


Tracey Cummings

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Rapid Classification of Beef Aroma Quality Using SIFT-MS

Application of multivariate statistical analysis to a combined data set demonstrated that SIFT-MS discriminates premium quality beef from eight sensory defects, and, therefore, could be applied as an instrumental grading tool, obviating sensory panel grading.


Nicola Simmons

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Rapid Classification of Beef Aroma Quality Using SIFT-MS

Application of multivariate statistical analysis to a combined data set demonstrated that SIFT-MS discriminates premium quality beef from eight sensory defects, and, therefore, could be applied as an instrumental grading tool, obviating sensory panel grading.


Sylvia Grosse

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Immunoaffinity Solid-Phase Extraction with HPLC-FLD Detection for the Determination of Aflatoxins B2, B1, G2, and G1 in Ground Hazelnut

Using highly specific immunoaffinity solid-phase extraction to selectively extract and enrich aflatoxins prior to HPLC-FLD analysis, without derivatization, low LOQ values-far below the European regulations-can be achieved even in highly complex and fatty matrices.


Maria José Gómez Ramos

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Comprehensive Identification of Migrating Compounds from Plastic Food Packaging Materials Using LC–HRAMS

This study assesses whether two commonly used plastic packaging materials are safe for use using liquid chromatography (LC) with high-resolution acccurate mass spectrometry (HRAMS) and data‑independent acquisition (DIA).


Anna Lozano

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Comprehensive Identification of Migrating Compounds from Plastic Food Packaging Materials Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry

This study assesses whether two commonly used plastic packaging materials are safe for use. Their potential migrants are analyzed using data-independent acquisition and liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution, accurate-mass mass spectrometry.


Amadeo Fernández-Alba

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Comprehensive Identification of Migrating Compounds from Plastic Food Packaging Materials Using LC–HRAMS

This study assesses whether two commonly used plastic packaging materials are safe for use using liquid chromatography (LC) with high-resolution acccurate mass spectrometry (HRAMS) and data‑independent acquisition (DIA).


Bassem Sabagh

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Using Multi-Detection GPC/SEC to Determine Impact of Sterilization on Medical-Grade Polymers

Multi-detection GPC/SEC is described and new data showing how the technique is being used to determine the impact of sterilization on medical grade poly(L-lactide) is presented.


Zeid A. AL-Othman

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Fast Analysis of Third-Generation Cephalosporins in Human Plasma by SPE and HPLC Methods

A fast, selective, and reproducible high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was developed and validated for the analyses of third-generation cephalosporin antibiotics, namely, ceftriaxone, cefixime, and cefdinir in human plasma. The analysis was carried out on a 150 mm Ã- 4.6 mm, 5.0-µm C18 column. The mobile phase used was 80:20 (v/v) 50 mmM phosphate buffer (pH 5.0)–methanol at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min with 230-nm UV detection.


William Miles

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Tools to Improve Protein Separations

The capability to separate and analyze a wide range of proteins in complex systems remains a prime requirement in the biochemical sciences. Intact protein separations are especially difficult as these large molecules can present different conformations, association states and amphoteric features with chromatographic surfaces. Combining high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultrahigh pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with mass spectrometry (MS) has proven to be an effective approach for solving difficult problems involving protein analyses. Considerable effort has been made to develop columns for separating proteins with high efficiency for reversed-phase, ion-exchange, size-exclusion chromatography, hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC), and hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC). Even so, many situations still exist where insufficient resolution is available for accurate protein analysis even when high-resolution MS is available. This presentation provides a brief overview of new approaches being investigated in the author's laboratories for obtaining superior protein separations. This includes new approaches for obtaining better protein separations with columns of highly-efficient superficially porous silica particles and techniques using MS-friendly mobile phases with effective methods for changing protein selectivity (band spacings) by column type and organic mobile phase modifiers.


Kaitlin Jones

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GC×GC–MS for Forensic Analysis

Forensic scientists often encounter highly complex analytical problems related to crime scenes that would benefit from the capabilities of GC×GC–MS. However, this technique has not been fully explored to help benefit forensic laboratories.


Mark Maric

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GC×GC–MS for Forensic Analysis

GC–MS is considered the gold standard in forensic trace evidence analysis because of its ability to chromatographically separate and analyze components in mixtures. Although GC×GC–MS has been used extensively in the oil and petroleum and flavour and fragrance industries, it has not been fully explored in the forensic sector. However, forensic scientists often encounter highly complex samples that would benefit from the capabilities of GC×GC–MS, such as, sexual lubricants, automobile paints, and tyres. GC×GC–MS analysis can allow for the deconvolution of coeluted components while providing increased sensitivity of minor components to help benefit any forensic laboratory.


Lia Murty

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Application of Paper Strip Extraction in Combination with LC–MS-MS in Pharmacokinetics

Recent advances in sampling techniques in the pharmaceutical industry sparked significant interest in applying improvements to extraction methods for greater analyte detection and quantitation.


Sara Minier

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Optimization of Sample Preparation for Pesticide Analysis in Oil-Based Cannabis Products Using LipiFiltr®

This application note outlines the performance benefits achieved with UCT’s LipiFiltr® cleanup cartridge for the analysis of pesticides in oil-based cannabis products using LC–MS/MS analysis.


Gwen Bode

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Optimization of Sample Preparation for Pesticide Analysis in Oil-Based Cannabis Products Using LipiFiltr®

This application note outlines the performance benefits achieved with UCT’s LipiFiltr® cleanup cartridge for the analysis of pesticides in oil-based cannabis products using LC–MS/MS analysis.


Aimee Soule

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Optimization of Sample Preparation for Pesticide Analysis in Oil-Based Cannabis Products Using LipiFiltr®

This application note outlines the performance benefits achieved with UCT’s LipiFiltr® cleanup cartridge for the analysis of pesticides in oil-based cannabis products using LC–MS/MS analysis.


Lin Zhang

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Automated Peak Tracking for Comprehensive Impurity Profiling with Chemometric Mass Spectrometric Data Processing

Screening with multiple orthogonal HPLC methods provides a comprehensive alternative to single method drug impurity profiling with their complementary selectivity. One key challenge of the approach is to track the peaks across the orthogonal chromatograms and identify all unique impurities.



Christopher Crafts

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Analytical Methods to Characterize and Quantify PEG and PEGylated Biopharmaceuticals

Biotherapeutic peptides and proteins are often PEGylated (covalently bonded to polyethylene glycol polymers) to improve bioavailability, reduce immunogenicity, and extend circulating half-life (1). Achieving the desired properties for each application depends on optimizing the number and site of polymers attached, chain length, and the degree of chain branching.


Pall Laboratory

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Considerations for Selecting the Best Filtration Devices in Analytical Sample Preparation.

Filtering analytical samples and mobile phase solutions using the correct filtration device is an economical way to reduce instrument downtime, maintenance, and associated costs. Ensuing samples are free from particulate contamination will ensure the integrity of your instrument and columns, offering you more reliable and reproducible results. In this podcast you will learn more about the considerations that should be made when selecting the best analytical filtration device.


Jared L. Anderson

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A Field Full of Opportunities: Transforming the Future of Separation Science

The recruitment of young, talented entrepreneurs within academia and industry is needed to tackle many of the challenges that exist today and that will emerge tomorrow.




Eunha Hoh

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Suspect Screening of Chemicals in Food Packaging Plastic Film by Comprehensive Two‑Dimensional Gas Chromatography Coupled to Time‑of-Flight Mass Spectrometry

The occurrence of additives, such as plasticizers in plastic food packaging, has been documented, but information on their potential migration into foods is limited. In this pilot study, 2D GC–MS was used to identify chemicals extracted from a common stretch plastic film with a series of organic solvents.



Aym Berges

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Absolute Molar Mass in UHPLC via the µDAWN and UT-rEX

Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) enables fast, efficient separation of biomolec-ular samples. Compared to standard SEC, UHP-SEC provides improved resolution, higher throughput, less solvent and smaller sample consumption for analysis of precious biological samples.