Mass Spectrometry

Scientists from Changchun University of Chinese Medicine used UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS/MS analysis to identify the active compounds in TongFu XieXia Decoction for treating intestinal obstruction.

Scientists from the Lunan Pharmaceutical Group explored the use of UHPLC-MS/MS to test the effects of Shouhui Tongbian capsules (SHTBs) on slow transit constipation (STC).

Scientists from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India recently discussed different protein profile pattern analysis techniques and how they can help allow for universal screening.

Scientists from Vanderbilt University recently tested a new means of imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) for isotopically resolved intact proteins.

Scientists from Chongqing University Cancer Hospital recently developed a new system for analyzing the potential impact of retention time (RT) prediction on targeted LC–MS-based lipidomics.

Brivaracetam has been approved for prescription use in the last decade for treatment of patients experiencing focal, or partial, seizures.

Here are the top five articles that the editors of LCGC International published this week.

Scientists from Florida State University used Marfey’s reagent and reversed-phase liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) to analyze D-amino acids.

Scientists from the University of Messina recently developed a new omega-3 fatty acid-based supplement and tested its effectiveness on metabolism and lipid profiles.

This year the conference will honor the work of nine scientists working across industry, academia, and government.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 1633 signifies a pivotal shift in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) determination, extending beyond drinking water.

Selected ion flow tube mas spectrometry (SIFT–MS) offers real-time measurements directly from air without chromatography or sample preparation, providing an attractive alternative for these hard-to-measure volatile organic compounds.

Yelena Sapozhnikova from the United States Department of Agriculture spoke to The Column about her innovative research investigating PFAS in plastic food storage bags using targeted and non-targeted liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry.

The 72nd American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics will take place 2–6 June 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Michelle Colgrave of Edith Cowan University and Australia’s national science agency is the recipient of the 2024 Harvey W. Wiley Award.

The allocation, which amounts to more than $62 million in U.S. dollars, is part of a larger package targeting five new projects in total.

French scientists recently created a new analytical method for quantifying micropollutants in different species of gammarids.

The North Carolina Collaboratory’s partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mass spectrometry instruments is designed to further research into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

In this edition of The LCGC Blog, Katelynn Perrault and James Harynuk discuss the technological needs one faces when setting up a workstation for chromatography data analysis.

This article surveys the application of headspace-SIFT-MS to untargeted screening of food products and ingredients, such as beer, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and strawberry flavor mixes.

This article discusses the importance of TIMS as it enhances the sensitivity, specificity, and speed of metabolite measurement, which in turn accelerates the pace of metabolomics research.

LCGC spoke with key opinion leaders on the cutting edge of analytical science (both from academia and the private sector) to gauge the evolution of a variety of techniques and the opportunities this evolution will present.

Here are the top five articles that the editors of LCGC International published this week.

Scientists from Hangzhou Medical College recently recorded the effectiveness of novel quality control strategies for the determination of vitamin D using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS).

HRIM-MS has shown unique capabilities when used to analyze cyclic peptide therapeutics, and enhances the analysis of biopharmaceuticals by efficiently filtering out interfering compounds for direct analysis within a complex mixture. These findings demonstrate the technique's utility and versatility.

Scientists from China Pharmaceutical University developed a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS)-based method for determining the presence of anti-colorectal cancer drugs in human plasma.

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Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine recently published a review on how green solvents can further the evolution of microextraction techniques.

Here are the top five articles that the editors of LCGC International published this week.

At issue in this study was the certified value of decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE 209) in a polystyrene matrix CRM relative to its regulated value in the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.