Pre-study and in-study validation of a SPE-LC-MS-MS method for the determination of 5-S-cysteinyldopa, a melanoma biomarker, in human plasma.

in Talanta (2011), 84(2), 280-6

The incidence of malignant melanoma has increased over the past decades, particularly in Caucasian population. This disease presents defavourable prognosis in terms of survey, especially when detection ... [more ▼]

The incidence of malignant melanoma has increased over the past decades, particularly in Caucasian population. This disease presents defavourable prognosis in terms of survey, especially when detection occurs at the metastatic phase. Reliable analytical methods for biomarker determination are thus an interesting tool in pathology detection and follow-up. In this context, a method using SPE-LC-ESI-MS-MS for the determination of 5-S-cysteinyldopa (5-SCD) in human plasma was optimized. The presence of matrix effect was investigated in details while 5-SCD stability was studied according to FDA requirements for the validation of bioanalytical methods. Pre-study and in-study validations of the entire method were then successfully performed by applying the approach based on total measurement error and accuracy profiles over a concentration ranges from 1.6 to 200 ng/ml. Good results with respect to accuracy, trueness and precision were obtained. The maximum risk of observing future measurements falling outside the acceptance limits during routine analysis was also estimated. [less ▲]

Detection of counterfeit Viagra® by Raman Microspectroscopy imaging and multivariate analysis.

in Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Analysis (2011), 56

Comparison and combination of spectroscopic techniques for the detection of counterfeit medicines

Poster (2010, September 23)

During this study, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), near infrared spectroscopy (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy were applied to 55 samples of counterfeit and imitations of Viagra® and 39 ... [more ▼]

During this study, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), near infrared spectroscopy (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy were applied to 55 samples of counterfeit and imitations of Viagra® and 39 samples of counterfeit and imitations of Cialis®. The aim of the study was to investigate which of these techniques and associations of them were the best for discriminating genuine from counterfeit and imitation samples. Only the regions between 1800-400 cm-1 and 7000-4000 cm-1 were used for FT-IR and NIR spectroscopy respectively. Partial Least Square analysis has been used to allow the detection of counterfeit and imitation tablets. It is shown that for the Viagra® samples, the best results were provided by a combination of FT-IR and NIR spectroscopy. On the other hand, the best results for the Cialis® samples were provided by the combination of NIR and Raman spectroscopy (1400-1190 cm-1). These techniques permitted a clear discrimination between genuine and counterfeit or imitation samples but also the distinction of clusters among illegal samples. This might be interesting for forensic investigations by authorities. [less ▲]

Combination of capillary electrophoresis and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to study the opposite affinity pattern of propranolol enantiomers towards various cyclodextrins

Poster (2010, September)

A DESIGN SPACE APPROACH TO DEVELOP A GENERIC CE METHOD FOR THE SEPARATION OF 19 ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS

Poster (2010, September)

This project consists in analysing different molecules used against malaria by capillary electrophoresis (CE). As qualitative and quantitative counterfeit is largely present in Africa, it is important to ... [more ▼]

This project consists in analysing different molecules used against malaria by capillary electrophoresis (CE). As qualitative and quantitative counterfeit is largely present in Africa, it is important to develop a simple method which can control the conformity of medicines from African market. For the moment no CE method has been developed to analyse simultaneously the most common antipaludics; but it can be very useful for the control of unknown tablets. The method development was performed on 4 preservatives (methylparaben, propylparaben, butylhydroxyanisol and butylhydroxytoluen) and 16 antipaludics (artesunate, artemether, amodiaquine hydrochloride, chloroquine diphosphate, piperaquine, primaquine diphosphate, quinine hydrochloride, cinchonine, mefloquine hydrochloride, lumefantrine, halofantrine, sulfadoxine, sulfalen, atovaquone, proguanil hydrochloride, pyrimethamine). Micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC) was chosen because of the presence of neutral and charged compounds in the studied mixture. The first step of method development was to screen CE experimental conditions to select the most crucial factors. Several conditions were tested with antipaludics diluted in 100% methanol and in 70:30 (v/v) methanol/water in which resolution was better. Four parameters as well as their investigation domain were then chosen: pH (5-10), SDS concentration (20-90nM), acetonitrile proportion (10-40%) and temperature (20-35°C). Then, in order to predict the best condition for the method, an experimental design methodology using a face-centered central composite design (CCD) was realised. Twenty five experiments were defined by CCD. Molecules were separated in four groups and each molecule could be found in two groups. Four samples containing 10 molecules were therefore injected to reduce the number of runs. All the results were analysed and allowed the prediction of optimal conditions in terms of analyte separation. Finally, the condition giving the best separation was tested to verify the prediction. [less ▲]

Development and validation of a nonaqueous capillary electrophoretic method for the enantiomeric purity determination of a synthetic intermediate of new R/S-3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyrans using a single-isomer anionic cyclodextrin derivative and an ionic liquid

Poster (2010, March)

Optimization of the LC enantioseparation of chiral pharmaceuticals using cellulose tris(4-chloro-3-methylphenylcarbamate) as chiral selector and polar non-aqueous mobile phases

in Journal of Separation Science (2010), 33

The resolving power of a new commercial polysaccharide-based chiral stationary phase, Sepapak-4, with cellulose tris(4-chloro-3-methylphenylcarbamate) coated on silica microparticles as chiral selector ... [more ▼]

The resolving power of a new commercial polysaccharide-based chiral stationary phase, Sepapak-4, with cellulose tris(4-chloro-3-methylphenylcarbamate) coated on silica microparticles as chiral selector, was evaluated toward the enantioseparation of ten basic drugs with widely different structures and hydrophobic properties, using ACN as the main component of the mobile phase. A multivariate approach (experimental design) was used to screen the factors (temperature, n-hexane content, acidic and basic additives) likely to influence enantioresolution. Then, the optimization was performed using a face-centered central composite design. Complete enantioseparation could be obtained for almost all tested chiral compounds, demonstrating the high chiral discrimination ability of this chiral stationary phase using polar organic mobile phases made up of ACN and containing an acidic additive (TFA or formic acid), 0.1% diethylamine and n-hexane. These results clearly illustrate the key role of the nature of the acidic additive in the mobile phase. [less ▲]

Separation of propranolol enantiomers by CE using sulfated beta-CD derivatives in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes: Comparative CE and NMR study.

in Electrophoresis (2010), 31

Separations using CE employing non-aqueous BGE are already as well established as separations in aqueous buffers. The separation mechanisms in achiral CE with non-aqueous BGEs are most likely similar to ... [more ▼]

Separations using CE employing non-aqueous BGE are already as well established as separations in aqueous buffers. The separation mechanisms in achiral CE with non-aqueous BGEs are most likely similar to those in aqueous buffers. However, for the separation of enantiomers involving their interaction with chiral buffer additives, the interaction mechanisms might be very different in aqueous and non-aqueous BGEs. While the hypothesis regarding distinct mechanisms of enantiomer separations in aqueous and non-aqueous BGEs has been mentioned in several papers, no direct proof of this hypothesis has been reported to date. In the present study, the enantiomers of propranolol were resolved using CE in aqueous and non-aqueous methanolic BGEs with two single isomer sulfated derivatives of beta-CD, namely heptakis (2,3-diacetyl-6-sulfo)-beta-CD and heptakis (2,3-dimethyl-6-sulfo)-beta-CD. The enantiomer migration order of propranolol was inverted when an aqueous BGE was replaced with non-aqueous BGE in the case of heptakis (2,3-dimethyl-6-sulfo)-beta-CD but remained the same in the case of heptakis (2,3-diacetyl-6-sulfo)-beta-CD. The possible molecular mechanisms leading to this reversal of enantiomer migration order were studied by using nuclear overhauser effect spectroscopy in both aqueous and non-aqueous BGEs. [less ▲]

Factors Influencing Cyclodextrin-Mediated Chiral Separations

in Chiral Separations by Capillary Electrophoresis (2010)

In this chapter, several factors likely to infl uence cyclodextrin (CD)-mediated enantioseparations, such as CD type and concentration, pH and ionic strength of the background electrolyte (BGE), addition ... [more ▼]

In this chapter, several factors likely to infl uence cyclodextrin (CD)-mediated enantioseparations, such as CD type and concentration, pH and ionic strength of the background electrolyte (BGE), addition of organic solvents, injection mode as well as temperature are discussed from a practical point of view and illustrated by examples. Finally, several types of dual systems including at least one CD are also presented. [less ▲]

Development and validation of a nonaqueous capillary electrophoretic method for the enantiomeric purity determination of a synthetic intermediate of new 3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyrans using a single-isomer anionic cyclodextrin derivative and an ionic liquid

in Journal of Chromatography. A (2010)

The enantiomeric purity determination of a synthetic intermediate of new 3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyrans, i.e. 4-amino-2,2-dimethyl-6-ethoxycarbonylamino-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran, was ... [more ▼]

The enantiomeric purity determination of a synthetic intermediate of new 3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyrans, i.e. 4-amino-2,2-dimethyl-6-ethoxycarbonylamino-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran, was successfully carried out using an anionic cyclodextrin (CD) derivative combined with a chiral ionic liquid (IL). In order to obtain high resolution and efficiency values, the addition of a chiral IL, i.e. ethylcholine bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (EtChol NTf2), to the background electrolyte containing heptakis(2,3-di-O-methyl-6-O-sulfo)-β-CD (HDMS-β-CD) was found to be essential. A simultaneous increase in separation selectivity and enantioresolution seems to indicate a synergistic effect of HDMS-β-CD and EtChol NTf2. The best enantioseparation of the key intermediate was achieved using a methanolic solution of 0.75 M formic acid, 10 mM ammonium formate, 1.5 mM HDMS-β-CD and 5 mM EtChol NTf2. Levamisole was selected as internal standard. The optimized conditions allowed the determination of 0.1 % of each enantiomer in the presence of its stereoisomer using the method of standard additions. The NACE method was then fully validated with respect to selectivity, response function, trueness, precision, accuracy, linearity and limits of detection and quantification. [less ▲]