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Blood Collection Tube has Minimal Interference on the Carbon and Nitrogen Isotope Composition of Plasma, Red Blood Cells, and Serum in Cow Blood 采血管对牛血液中血浆、红细胞和血清碳氮同位素组成干扰最小
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-23 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10109
David M. Jaramillo, Lisa M. Bauman, Carlos Henrique Paiva Camisa Nova, Lais Lima, Edzard van Santen

Rationale

Stable isotopes can be useful for tracking diet composition and other physiological processes in ruminants. These techniques rely on the fact that tissues directly reflect the animal's diet. Blood is a dynamic tissue that can be separated into serum, plasma, and red blood cell (RBC) components. Numerous collection tubes for blood are commercially available. No studies have compared the isotopic composition from cattle blood as affected by collection tube. This study compared commercially available serum and plasma tubes and evaluated how they may affect δ13C, δ15N, and C and N concentrations from blood in lactating dairy cattle.

Methods

For plasma and RBC, treatments were five collection tubes containing different anticoagulants: dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (K2EDTA), tripotassium EDTA (K3EDTA), NaF/K oxalate, Li heparin (LiHep), and Na heparin (NaHep). For serum analysis, the three collection tubes were a RedTop (contained no coagulating agent) and TigerTop and Red+CAT, which both contained clot activator and serum separator gel, each made by two different manufacturers. All samples were collected via tail venipuncture in cows. All samples were processed, freeze dried, and analyzed in triplicate for δ13C, δ15N, and C and N.

Conclusions

While mean differences exist on the δ13C and δ15N from plasma and red blood cells, differences were minimal. Clot activator gels in serum tubes did not affect the δ13C and δ15N composition. This study showed that, while isotopic values may differ slightly from different blood collection tubes, these differences were often small, which may have little impact on the interpretation of research results when serum or RBC are analyzed. The isotopic composition of C and N concentrations of serum was not affected by the three tubes used within this study. Researchers will have to understand these differences and decide whether or not these may impact the objectives and the results of a given study.

原理稳定同位素可用于跟踪反刍动物的饮食组成和其他生理过程。这些技术依赖于组织直接反映动物饮食的事实。血液是一种动态组织,可分为血清、血浆和红细胞(RBC)成分。市面上有许多采血管。目前还没有研究比较采集管对牛血同位素组成的影响。本研究比较了市售的血清和血浆管对泌乳奶牛血液中δ13C、δ15N和C、N浓度的影响。方法血浆和红细胞采用5支不同抗凝剂收集管:乙二胺四乙酸二钾(K2EDTA)、三钾EDTA (K3EDTA)、草酸钠/钾、李肝素(LiHep)、钠肝素(NaHep)。用于血清分析,三根收集管分别为RedTop(不含凝血剂)和TigerTop和Red+CAT,均含有凝块激活剂和血清分离凝胶,分别由两家不同的制造商生产。所有样本均采用尾静脉穿刺法采集。所有样品都经过处理、冷冻干燥,并分三次分析δ13C、δ15N、C和n。结论血浆和红细胞的δ13C和δ15N存在平均差异,但差异很小。血凝块活化凝胶对血清中δ13C和δ15N的组成没有影响。本研究表明,虽然不同采血管的同位素值可能略有不同,但这些差异通常很小,这可能对分析血清或红细胞时研究结果的解释影响不大。本研究中使用的三种试管对血清C和N浓度的同位素组成没有影响。研究人员必须了解这些差异,并决定这些差异是否会影响既定研究的目标和结果。
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Acid Fractionation Factor of Oxygen Isotopes in Mixed Calcite–Dolomite Samples: Implications for Data Correction 混合方解石-白云石样品中氧同位素的酸性分馏因子:数据校正的意义
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10108
Linlin Cui, Xu Wang, Lianjun Feng, Xiaomei Zhang

Rationale

The conventional method for measuring carbon and oxygen isotopes in carbonates involves the reaction of carbonate minerals with phosphoric acid (PPA) to generate CO2, followed by purification and isotopic analysis. During this reaction, a temperature-dependent oxygen isotope acid fractionation factor (AFF) is introduced, as not all oxygen is released in CO2. Although the temperature dependence of AFF has been extensively studied in pure carbonate minerals, little research has been conducted on AFF variations in mixed carbonate minerals with diverse chemical and mineralogical compositions. This study aims to investigate the range of AFF variations in carbonates containing multiple mineral phases.

Methods

Oxygen isotope compositions of CO2 produced from CaCO3-MgCO3 mixed minerals reacting with PPA at 25°C, 50°C, 70°C, and 90°C were analyzed using a GasBench II system coupled with a Thermo Finnigan Delta V Plus isotope ratio mass spectrometer.

Results

The AFF values for CaCO3-MgCO3 mixed minerals fall between those of pure calcite and dolomite, generally aligning with theoretical predictions. Additionally, the fractionation gradient (dδ18O/dT−1) increases with rising mole Mg and dolomite content, indicating a systematic trend in fractionation behavior.

Conclusions

These findings provide a framework for AFF correction based on mole Mg or dolomite content, enhancing the reliability and precision of oxygen isotope measurements in natural impure carbonates.

测量碳酸盐中碳氧同位素的传统方法包括碳酸盐矿物与磷酸(PPA)反应产生二氧化碳,然后进行纯化和同位素分析。在这个反应中,引入了一个温度依赖的氧同位素酸分馏因子(AFF),因为不是所有的氧都以CO2的形式释放。虽然人们对纯碳酸盐矿物中AFF的温度依赖性进行了广泛的研究,但对具有不同化学和矿物组成的混合碳酸盐矿物中AFF变化的研究却很少。本研究旨在探讨含多矿物相碳酸盐中AFF的变化范围。方法采用GasBench II系统和Thermo Finnigan Delta V Plus同位素比值质谱仪,分析CaCO3-MgCO3混合矿物与PPA在25°C、50°C、70°C和90°C反应产生的CO2的氧同位素组成。结果CaCO3-MgCO3混合矿物的AFF值介于纯方解石和白云石之间,与理论预测基本一致。分馏梯度(dδ18O/dT−1)随Mg摩尔数和白云石含量的增加而增大,表明分馏行为有系统的趋势。结论这些发现为基于摩尔Mg或白云石含量的AFF校正提供了框架,提高了天然不纯碳酸盐中氧同位素测量的可靠性和精度。
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Characterization of N-Terminal Acetylated α-Hemoglobin Stabilizing Protein (AHSP) by Top-Down High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry From Human Preterm Newborns Oral Fluid 自上而下高分辨率质谱法测定早产儿口服液中n端乙酰化α-血红蛋白稳定蛋白(AHSP
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10107
Federica Iavarone, Chiara Tirone, Simona Fattore, Davide De Tomaso, Nicoletta Menzella, Giovanni Vento, Alessandra Olianas, Barbara Manconi, Tiziana Cabras, Giulia Guadalupi, Cristina Contini, Mozhgan Boroumand, Claudia Desiderio, Alexandra Muntiu, Antonella Fiorita, Matteo Fraschini, Vassilios Fanos, Gavino Faa, Irene Messana, Massimo Castagnola

Rationale

Alpha-hemoglobin stabilizing protein (AHSP) is an erythroid-specific protein forming a stable complex with free α-hemoglobin, but not with β-hemoglobin or hemoglobin A (α2β2), thus preventing harmful aggregation of α-hemoglobin during normal erythroid cell development and avoiding its pro-oxidant activity. Although its function has been extensively studied in erythroid cells, its presence in preterm newborns' oral fluid remains unexplored. Given the high susceptibility of preterm infants to hematological disorders, characterizing AHSP in their oral fluid could provide valuable insights into fetal erythropoiesis and its potential role as a biomarker for neonatal anemia and transfusion needs.

Methods

The primary structure of AHSP was determined by high-resolution top-down proteomic analysis using a nano-HPLC–ESI–MS/MS approach on oral fluid samples from preterm newborns. Specimens were collected non-invasively from infants, promptly treated with formic acid, and analyzed with an Orbitrap-based mass spectrometry platform. The intact protein's molecular mass and fragmentation pattern were assessed to determine its primary structure and post-translational modifications. Statistical analysis was performed to explore correlations between AHSP presence and neonatal clinical parameters, including anemia and transfusion needs.

Results

The experimental monoisotopic molecular mass value [M + H+]1+ at m/z 11744.958 ± 0.3 was inconsistent with the protein sequence reported in the literature, and the MS/MS fragmentation pattern was in agreement with the loss of the N-terminal methionine residue followed by Nα-terminal acetylation, a very common post-translational modification, now recognized as having an important role in modulating protein function, localization and protein stability and turnover. The sporadic samples having detectable amounts of AHSP resulted from preterm newborns with severe anemic status, while all were submitted to iron supplementation.

Conclusions

Although the data obtained so far cannot be used for quantitative analysis or statistical evaluation, AHSP appears to stand out as a potential early biomarker of neonatal hematological disorders, highlighting a new perspective for future investigations.

α-血红蛋白稳定蛋白(AHSP)是一种红细胞特异性蛋白,与游离α-血红蛋白形成稳定的复合物,而不与β-血红蛋白或血红蛋白a (α2β2)形成稳定的复合物,从而阻止α-血红蛋白在正常红细胞发育过程中的有害聚集,避免其促氧化活性。尽管其在红系细胞中的功能已被广泛研究,但其在早产儿口腔液中的存在仍未被探索。鉴于早产儿对血液系统疾病的高度易感性,表征其口液中的AHSP可以为胎儿红细胞生成及其作为新生儿贫血和输血需求的生物标志物的潜在作用提供有价值的见解。方法采用纳米高效液相色谱- esi -质谱联用技术对早产儿口腔液进行高分辨率自上而下蛋白质组学分析,确定AHSP的一级结构。从婴儿身上无创采集标本,立即用甲酸处理,并使用基于orbitrap的质谱分析平台进行分析。评估完整蛋白的分子质量和片段模式,以确定其初级结构和翻译后修饰。统计分析探讨AHSP存在与新生儿临床参数(包括贫血和输血需求)之间的相关性。结果实验单同位素分子质量值[M + H+]1+在M /z 11744.958±0.3处与文献报道的蛋白质序列不一致,MS/MS片段模式与n端甲硫氨酸残基缺失和n α端乙酰化一致,这是一种非常常见的翻译后修饰,目前被认为在调节蛋白质功能中起重要作用。定位和蛋白质的稳定性和周转。具有可检测量的AHSP的零星样本来自严重贫血状态的早产新生儿,而所有人都补充了铁。尽管目前获得的数据不能用于定量分析或统计评估,但AHSP作为新生儿血液病的潜在早期生物标志物显得尤为突出,为未来的研究提供了新的视角。
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Deciphering Branched Galactomannan Structures via Multistage Ion Mobility MS and MSn Fragmentation (Multistage IMSn). 通过多级离子迁移率质谱和MSn碎片(Multistage IMSn)解析支链半乳甘露聚糖结构。
IF 1.8 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-14 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10100
Rania Benazza, Mathieu Fanuel, Hélène Rogniaux, David Ropartz

Rationale: Hemicelluloses are abundant carbohydrate components in plant cell walls. They play a crucial structural role in binding cellulose microfibrils, in addition to other biological functions. Their high structural variability directly influences their biological properties, making it important to establish a structure-function relationship. In the case of galactomannans, this complexity lies in branching, large size, in addition to isomerism, which makes their characterization challenging. In this context, we have demonstrated that cyclic ion mobility spectrometry (IMS), combined with porous graphitic carbon (PGC) chromatography, mass spectrometry (MS), and multistage MS/MS fragmentation (IMSn), is a powerful tool for the detailed elucidation of galactomannan structures.

Methods: In this study, we show that our multistage IMSn sequencing approach, previously validated for homo-linear oligosaccharides (OS), can be successfully applied to hetero-branched hemicelluloses with careful adjustments. Our approach consists of building a database (DB) library of high-resolution IMS (HR-IMS) profiles of disaccharidic and trisaccharidic fragments. Then, the sequence of the oligosaccharide of interest is retrieved by comparing the HR-IMS profile of its disaccharidic and trisaccharide fragments with the profiles from the DB library.

Results: In fact, our IMSn experiments on galactomannan reveal arrival time distribution (ATD) profiles matching with known reference structures, confirming the co-existence of multiple isomers. In addition, we proved that this approach could be improved by incorporating trisaccharidic fragments to our DB library, serving in the characterization of higher degree of polymerization (DP) structures (DP4 in this case).

Conclusions: Overall, this work paves the way for the characterization of even more complex oligosaccharides, which can be potentially used for bio-based material conception.

原理:半纤维素是植物细胞壁中丰富的碳水化合物成分。除了其他生物学功能外,它们在结合纤维素微原纤维方面起着至关重要的结构作用。它们的高结构变异性直接影响其生物学特性,因此建立结构-功能关系非常重要。在半乳甘露聚糖的情况下,这种复杂性在于分支,大尺寸,以及同分异构,这使得它们的表征具有挑战性。在这种情况下,我们已经证明了环离子迁移谱法(IMS),结合多孔石墨碳(PGC)色谱法、质谱法(MS)和多级MS/MS破碎法(IMSn),是详细阐明半乳甘露聚糖结构的有力工具。方法:在这项研究中,我们证明了我们的多阶段IMSn测序方法,之前验证了对同源寡糖(OS),可以成功地应用于杂支半纤维素经过仔细调整。我们的方法包括建立一个双糖和三糖片段的高分辨率IMS (HR-IMS)数据库(DB)库。然后,通过将其双糖和三糖片段的HR-IMS图谱与DB库中的图谱进行比较,检索感兴趣的低聚糖序列。结果:事实上,我们对半乳甘露聚糖的IMSn实验显示,到达时间分布(ATD)曲线与已知参考结构相匹配,证实了多个异构体的共存。此外,我们证明了通过将三糖片段纳入我们的DB库可以改进这种方法,用于表征更高聚合度(DP)结构(在本例中为DP4)。结论:总的来说,这项工作为更复杂的低聚糖的表征铺平了道路,它可以潜在地用于生物基材料的概念。
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Investigation of Uranyl Perchlorate Anion Complexes in the Gas Phase via Infrared Multiphoton Dissociation and Collision-Induced Dissociation 红外多光子解离和碰撞诱导解离研究高氯酸铀酰阴离子气相配合物
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-13 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10106
Brittany D. M. Hodges, JungSoo Kim, Giel Berden, Jonathan Martens, Christopher A. Zarzana

The infrared multiphoton dissociation spectrum of the gas-phase uranyl perchlorate anion ([UO2(ClO4)3]) was measured. The asymmetric uranyl stretch lies somewhere between 930 and 1030 cm−1, though it could not be deconvoluted from a closely located perchlorate stretching mode. The experimentally measured spectrum was in good agreement with spectra calculated using density functional theory with the B3LYP and TPSSh functionals and Grimme's D3 dispersion corrections with Becke–Johnson damping. The calculations suggest that the asymmetric uranyl stretch lies in the range of 970–980 cm−1, about 20–30 cm−1 higher than for the analogous uranyl trinitrato complex and consistent with perchlorate as a weaker ligand than nitrate. Like the uranyl trinitrato anion, fragmentation of [UO2(ClO4)3] by collision-induced dissociation resulted in loss of a ClO3 radical to form [UO3(ClO4)2]. Infrared multiphoton dissociation measurements of [UO3(ClO4)2] indicate that the structure of the product ion has an O ligand bound to the uranyl in a T-arrangement and two perchlorate ligands, matching the findings from uranyl nitrato complexes. The uranyl stretch in this complex was slightly separated from the perchlorate modes and was measured at 906 cm−1, slightly higher than for the analogous nitrate complex, again consistent with perchlorate as a weaker ligand than nitrate in the gas phase.

测定了气相高氯酸铀酰阴离子([UO2(ClO4)3]−)的红外多光子解离光谱。不对称铀酰拉伸位于930和1030 cm−1之间,尽管它不能从靠近的高氯酸盐拉伸模式中解旋。实验测量的光谱与用密度泛函理论计算的B3LYP和TPSSh泛函以及使用Becke-Johnson阻尼的grime 's D3色散校正计算的光谱吻合良好。计算表明,不对称铀酰的拉伸在970 ~ 980 cm−1之间,比类似的三硝酸铀酰配合物的拉伸高20 ~ 30 cm−1,与高氯酸盐作为弱配体比硝酸盐的情况一致。与三硝基铀酰阴离子一样,[UO2(ClO4)3]−通过碰撞引起的离解导致ClO3•自由基的损失,形成[UO3(ClO4)2]−。[UO3(ClO4)2] -的红外多光子解离测量表明,产物离子的结构有一个O -配体以t型排列与铀酰结合,以及两个高氯酸盐配体,与硝基铀酰配合物的发现相匹配。该配合物中的铀酰拉伸与高氯酸盐模式略有分离,测量值为906 cm−1,略高于类似的硝酸盐配合物,再次与高氯酸盐作为气相弱配体的情况相一致。
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Critical Method Parameters to Evaluate When Developing a Method Using a Laser Diode Thermal Desorption (LDTD) Coupled to a Mass Spectrometer 使用激光二极管热解吸(LDTD)耦合质谱仪开发方法时需要评估的关键方法参数
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-09 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10104
Jonathan Rochon, Serge Auger, Eshwar Jagerdeo

Rationale

This paper presents an in-depth evaluation of the laser diode thermal desorption (LDTD) device interfaced to a mass spectrometer and identifies the critical method parameters to evaluate when developing a new procedure.

Methods

Samples were solvent extracted and spotted in a 96-well plate. In the case of biological fluids, hydrolysis followed by solid phase extraction is required. The solvent in the 96-well plate is evaporated, followed by mass spectrometric analysis (MS) with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI). Where applicable, the instrument is operated in a data-dependent mode, with a full-scan mass spectrum followed by MS/MS spectra with a total runtime of 18 s per well.

Results

Five key experiments (sample dilution, gas flow, laser ramp, ion saturation/ion suppression, and signal enhancement) were evaluated as critical parameters that could potentially be encountered in method development, and practical solutions are proposed.

Conclusions

Interfacing LDTD with a mass spectrometer allows for rapid screening for many analytes in a wide range of samples, with either minimal or complex sample preparation. Addressing all critical method parameters can aid in creating a sensitive and robust procedure.

本文对与质谱联用的激光二极管热脱附(LDTD)装置进行了深入的评估,并确定了在开发新程序时需要评估的关键方法参数。方法采用溶剂提取法,在96孔板上进行斑点检测。在生物流体的情况下,需要水解,然后是固相萃取。蒸发96孔板中的溶剂,采用常压化学电离(APCI)进行质谱分析(MS)。在适用的情况下,仪器以数据依赖模式运行,具有全扫描质谱,然后是MS/MS谱,每口井的总运行时间为18秒。结果5个关键实验(样品稀释、气体流动、激光斜坡、离子饱和/离子抑制和信号增强)被评估为方法开发中可能遇到的关键参数,并提出了可行的解决方案。将LDTD与质谱仪相结合,可以快速筛选大量样品中的许多分析物,只需少量或复杂的样品制备。处理所有关键的方法参数可以帮助创建一个敏感和健壮的过程。
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Dual-Channel Off-Axis Ion Funnel With a Deflection Electrode 带有偏转电极的双通道离轴离子漏斗
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10103
Mengfei Shan, La Chen, Jun Wang, Luhong Wen

Rationale

In electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) systems, two critical challenges persist: (1) under-expanded supersonic jets at the atmospheric pressure interface (API) cause ion losses and reduced transmission efficiency; (2) residual solvents and charged droplets entering vacuum stages lead to contamination and elevated chemical noise, degrading analysis accuracy.

Methods

A dual-channel off-axis ion funnel with a deflection electrode (DC-OFIDE) was developed to address these challenges. This device integrates three core components: an ion drift channel (IDC), an ion funnel channel (IFC), and a deflection electrode. The IDC and IFC are separated by conjoined gaps. Ions within the gas stream emanating from the API are extracted from the IDC via a deflection field, while a retarding axial field prolongs ions' residence time, ensuring efficient transfer to the IFC. This DC-OFIDE features an enlarged entrance aperture (Φ18 mm) to accommodate a multi-capillary interface, enhancing compatibility with high-conductance sample introduction systems.

Results

Compared with the original conventional ion funnel (CIF), the DC-OFIDE achieved a threefold enhancement in caffeine ion intensity and a broader m/z transmission window. It demonstrated robust neutral and droplet suppression, maintaining 80% ion intensity even under tripled serum volume infused. In drug screening of hair samples, baseline noises in drug ion peaks were reduced by 36%–82%, with a quadrupled signal-to-noise ratio improvement observed for 6-monoacetylmorphine.

Conclusions

This DC-OFIDE significantly enhances ion transmission efficiency and chemical noise suppression in ESI-MS, establishing its potential for high-fidelity analysis of complex samples.

在电喷雾电离质谱(ESI-MS)系统中,存在两个关键挑战:(1)在大气压界面(API)处膨胀不足的超音速射流导致离子损失和传输效率降低;(2)残留溶剂和带电液滴进入真空阶段会导致污染和化学噪声升高,降低分析精度。方法采用偏转电极(DC-OFIDE)设计双通道离轴离子漏斗。该器件集成了三个核心组件:离子漂移通道(IDC)、离子漏斗通道(IFC)和偏转电极。国际数据公司和国际金融公司之间存在相互关联的差距。从API发出的气流中的离子通过偏转场从IDC中提取,而延迟轴向场延长了离子的停留时间,确保了向IFC的有效转移。该DC-OFIDE具有扩大的入口孔径(Φ18 mm),以适应多毛细管界面,增强与高电导样品导入系统的兼容性。结果与原始的传统离子漏斗(CIF)相比,DC-OFIDE实现了3倍的咖啡因离子强度增强和更宽的m/z透射窗口。它表现出强大的中性和液滴抑制,即使在三倍的血清体积注入下也能保持80%的离子强度。在毛发样本的药物筛选中,药物离子峰的基线噪声降低了36%-82%,其中6-单乙酰吗啡的信噪比提高了四倍。结论该DC-OFIDE可显著提高ESI-MS的离子传输效率和抑制化学噪声,为高保真复杂样品的分析奠定了基础。
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Phytochemical Analysis of Semen Hoveniae and Its Potential Mechanism Against Alcoholic Liver Disease via an Integrated Approach Combining UHPLC-Q-TOF MS, Network Pharmacology, and Molecular Docking 乌高效液相色谱- q - tof质谱、网络药理学和分子对接的综合方法分析Hoveniae的植物化学成分及其抗酒精性肝病的潜在机制
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10097
Min Li, Zhuo-chun Wei, Feng-xiang Zhang, Hai-jun Li

Rationale

Semen Hoveniae (SH), known as Zhijuzi in Chinese, is extensively utilized in China for the management of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) due to its recognized detoxification properties. Despite its extensive historical use, the detailed chemical profile and anti-ALD mechanisms of SH remain inadequately understood, significantly restricting its further therapeutic development.

Methods

The chemical constituents of SH were systematically profiled using ultra high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF MS). Potential molecular targets of identified compounds were predicted using the SwissTargetPrediction platform. Common targets were subsequently analyzed via Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis using the DAVID database. Network pharmacology results were validated by molecular docking.

Results

Seventy-six compounds were identified or tentatively characterized in SH, including 50 flavonoids, 15 saponins, 5 terpenes, 3 alkaloids, 2 phenylpropanoids, and 1 other type, among which seven were unambiguously identified using reference standards. Furthermore, seven potentially novel components were identified. Network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses elucidated the molecular mechanisms underlying SH's therapeutic effects on ALD. Three core molecular targets—AKT1, SRC, and EGFR—were identified. Key pathways closely related to ALD, such as glutathione metabolism and arachidonic acid metabolism, were notably enriched, suggesting their crucial roles in SH's hepatoprotective mechanisms. Molecular docking studies confirmed strong binding affinities (binding energies lower than −5.0 kcal/mol) between six active compounds (laricetrin, apigenin, quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, and syringetin) and the three core targets (AKT1, SRC, and EGFR).

Conclusions

This study comprehensively characterizes the chemical compositions of SH and elucidates its potential mechanisms against ALD. These findings substantiate the hepatoprotective potential of SH, providing a solid scientific foundation for its traditional use and promoting the development of novel therapeutic approaches for ALD.

Hoveniae (SH)在中国被称为Zhijuzi,由于其公认的解毒特性,在中国被广泛用于治疗酒精性肝病(ALD)。尽管其历史用途广泛,但SH的详细化学特征和抗ald机制仍未得到充分了解,这极大地限制了其进一步的治疗发展。方法采用超高效液相色谱-飞行时间质谱(UHPLC-Q-TOF MS)对黄芪的化学成分进行分析。利用SwissTargetPrediction平台预测鉴定化合物的潜在分子靶点。随后使用DAVID数据库通过基因本体(GO)和京都基因与基因组百科全书(KEGG)途径富集分析对共同靶点进行分析。通过分子对接验证网络药理学结果。结果经鉴定或初步鉴定的黄酮类化合物76种,其中黄酮类化合物50种,皂苷类化合物15种,萜烯类化合物5种,生物碱类化合物3种,苯丙素类化合物2种,其他类化合物1种。此外,还鉴定了7种潜在的新成分。网络药理学和分子对接分析阐明了SH治疗ALD的分子机制。三个核心分子靶点- akt1, SRC和egfr -被确定。与ALD密切相关的关键通路如谷胱甘肽代谢和花生四烯酸代谢显著富集,提示其在SH的肝保护机制中发挥重要作用。分子对接研究证实,6种活性化合物(laricetrin、apigenin、槲皮素、山奈酚、杨梅素和丁香素)与3个核心靶点(AKT1、SRC和EGFR)具有很强的结合亲和性(结合能低于- 5.0 kcal/mol)。结论本研究全面表征了SH的化学成分,阐明了其抗ALD的潜在机制。这些发现证实了SH的肝保护潜力,为其传统应用提供了坚实的科学基础,并促进了ALD新治疗方法的发展。
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Unveiling Flavonoid Reactivity: A High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Journey Through the Silylation of Quercetin 揭示类黄酮反应性:槲皮素硅基化的高分辨率质谱之旅
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10101
Thabang Bernette Ncongwane, Ntakadzeni Edwin Madala, Derek Tantoh Ndinteh, Elize Smit

Rationale

Quercetin is an example of a pentahydroxylated flavonol compound studied extensively due to its excellent biological activity (e.g., antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial). The antioxidant properties of flavonoids are influenced by the arrangement of the substituents around the molecule, a phenomenon known as the structure–activity relationship (SAR). SAR studies the relationship between compounds' structural characteristics and their biological activity in drug design.

Methods

Quercetin was silylated with MTBSTFA using a semiautomated flow system, and the order in which hydroxyl groups were silylated was used to derive the sequential reactivity of quercetin.

Results

The collision-induced dissociation MS/MS fragmentation of the precursor ion of quercetin is influenced by the electrospray ionization (+ and − modes) and an increase in collision energy (CE). Structure elucidation with in-depth high-resolution tandem mass spectrometric analysis revealed that silylation primarily occurs at A7 and is sequentially followed by B3′, B4′, C3, and A5.

Conclusions

Retro-Dials Alder cleavage of the C-ring plays a significant role in the MS/MS fragmentations of silylated quercetin, maintaining the integrity of the fragment ions and subsequently allowing tracking of the position of the silyl group.

槲皮素是五羟基化黄酮醇化合物的一个例子,由于其优异的生物活性(例如,抗氧化,抗病毒和抗菌)而被广泛研究。黄酮类化合物的抗氧化性能受分子周围取代基排列的影响,这种现象被称为构效关系(SAR)。SAR在药物设计中研究化合物的结构特征与生物活性之间的关系。方法采用半自动化流动系统对槲皮素进行甲基化反应,并根据羟基被硅化的顺序推导槲皮素的顺序反应性。结果槲皮素前体离子的碰撞诱导解离MS/MS碎裂受电喷雾电离(+和-模式)和碰撞能量(CE)增加的影响。高分辨率串联质谱分析表明,硅基化主要发生在A7位点,其次是B3′、B4′、C3和A5位点。结论c环的retrodial Alder切割在硅基化槲皮素的MS/MS片段中起着重要作用,维持了片段离子的完整性,从而可以跟踪硅基的位置。
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Impurity Profiling and Mechanistic Investigation of the Photochemical Degradation of Tetrandrine 粉防己碱光化学降解的杂质谱及机理研究
IF 1.7 3区 化学 Q4 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.10102
Jinmei Tan, Feng Wang, Ruihan Zheng, Weiran Yang, Jinlong Chen

Rationale

Tetrandrine is a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid with diverse pharmacological activities and faces critical pharmaceutical challenges due to its inherent photolability under environmental stressors. Despite its therapeutic potential, systematic investigations into its photodegradation mechanisms and impurity profiling remain conspicuously absent, posing risks to drug quality control and regulatory compliance.

Methods

Structural elucidation of degradation products (DPs) was achieved through advanced analytical techniques, including high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), 1D/2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and comparative fragmentation analysis. Key degradation drivers—including light intensity, atmospheric composition, aqueous content, and pH extremes—were quantitatively assessed through designed single-variable experiments.

Results

Seven photodegradants (DP-1 to DP-7) were structurally characterized, including two quaternary ammonium enantiomers (DP-2 and DP-3) from N-oxidation, a benzophenone derivative (DP-4) via benzylic C–H oxidation, and macrocyclic cleavage products (DP-1 and DP-7) through oxidative C–C bond scission. Degradation exhibited irradiance threshold behavior (> 10 mW cm−2 for 80% conversion) and oxygen dependency (R2 = 0.98). Alkaline conditions (0.1 M NaOH) induced complete degradation within 0.5 h through ·OH-mediated radical chain reactions, while aqueous media (40% H2O) accelerated hydrolysis.

Conclusions

This study provides the first mechanistic atlas of tetrandrine's photodegradation, identifying three dominant pathways: oxidative skeletal modification, oxidative ring-opening, and radical-mediated C–N cleavage. This study establishes a robust framework for the impurity analysis of natural product-derived drugs and provides actionable guidelines for stabilizing tetrandrine during manufacturing and storage.

粉防己碱是一种具有多种药理活性的双苄基异喹啉生物碱,由于其在环境胁迫下固有的光致性,在制药方面面临着严峻的挑战。尽管其具有治疗潜力,但对其光降解机制和杂质分析的系统研究仍然明显缺乏,这给药物质量控制和法规遵从性带来了风险。方法采用高分辨率质谱(HRMS)、一维/二维核磁共振(NMR)光谱和碎片化对比分析等先进分析技术对降解产物(DPs)进行结构解析。主要的降解驱动因素——包括光强度、大气成分、水含量和pH值极值——通过设计的单变量实验进行定量评估。结果对7种光降解物(DP-1 ~ DP-7)进行了结构表征,包括n -氧化生成的2个季铵对映体(DP-2和DP-3)、苯基C-H氧化生成的二苯甲酮衍生物(DP-4)和氧化C-C键裂解生成的大环裂解产物(DP-1和DP-7)。降解表现出辐照度阈值行为(> 10 mW cm−2,转化率为80%)和氧依赖性(R2 = 0.98)。碱性条件(0.1 M NaOH)通过·oh介导的自由基链反应在0.5 h内完全降解,而水介质(40% H2O)加速了水解。本研究提供了粉防己碱光降解的第一个机制图谱,确定了三种主要途径:氧化骨架修饰、氧化环打开和自由基介导的C-N切割。本研究为天然产物衍生药物的杂质分析建立了一个健全的框架,并为在生产和储存过程中稳定粉防己碱提供了可操作的指导方针。
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