Phospholipid removal proves to yield superior results as compared to a traditional protein precipitation step when analyzing a complex plasma matrix via LC–MS-MS. The results displayed a decrease in ion suppression, increased analyte sensitivity, and an improvement in column lifetime.
Pick Your Poison: Isolation of Paclitaxel (Oct 2024)
October 4th 2024The diterpenoid, paclitaxel, which was identified as a potent chemotherapy agent for breast and ovarian cancer originates from the Pacific Yew tree. The isolation of paclitaxel from its major impurities is shown with the use of Hamilton’s PRP-1 (5 µm) HPLC column.