Enhanced Matrix Removal-Lipid (EMR-L): a novel approach for efficient clean-up in systemic toxicological analysis of drugs and pesticides
Muhammad ImranAsif RazaHafiz Faisal UsmanMuhammad MubasherNajam Ud DinMuhammad NadeemMuhammad Irfan AshiqMuhammad AmjadMohammad Ashraf Tahir
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ABSTRACTThe QuEChERS extraction method was extensively modified and validated for effective screening of drugs and pesticides in diverse biological matrices, such as blood, urine, liver, and stomach contents. This method involved the extraction of 2 mL biological samples using acetonitrile as the solvent. To eliminate interferences, particularly lipids, a novel sorbent comprising a combination of C18 and specialized polymers called EMR-L (Enhanced Matrix Removal-Lipid) was employed. The extracted samples were then subjected to analysis using GCMS with a DB-5 MS column. The validation study encompassed various parameters including carryover, limit of detection (LOD), and interference investigation. LOD of analytes were ranged from 0.5 to 1.0 µg/mL. The validated method is known for its simplicity and effectiveness in conducting systemic toxicological analysis, covering a wide range of acidic, neutral, and basic analytes. Moreover, this method has the potential to detect additional drugs and pesticides not included in the validation study, provided they are compatible with gas chromatographic analysis. The modified method was successfully applied to real case samples, proving to be a valuable tool for systemic toxicological analysis. Its versatility allows for the screening of acidic, neutral, and basic drugs and pesticides in various biological matrices.KEYWORDS: QuEChERSEMRdrugspesticidespostmortemsystemic toxicologyunknown screen Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Keywords:
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The pesticides residues in food is an important problem related to food safety.In recent years, QuEChERS-Chromatography Mass Spectrometry,as an efficient technical in Multi-residue Determination of Pesticides,is becoming the focus of study in the world.QuEChERS method has received much concern as a quick,easy,cheap,effective, rugged and safe sample preparation method.Due to its efficient separation and qualitative evaluation capacity,dozens or even more hundreds of complex compounds can be separated,qualitated and quantitated by Chromatography Mass Spectrometry in a short time.This article summarizes the application of QuEChERS-Chromatography Mass Spectrometry in multi-residue determination of pesticides in plant-derived foods and animal-derived foods and forecasts the bright prospect of QuEChERS-Chromatography Mass Spectrometry.
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This article used QuEchERS method,known as to be quick,easy,cheap,effective,rugged and safe,to determinate 11 pesticides residues in vegetables.After extraction and cleanup,the samples were detected by GC/MS.The LOQ and average recovery ratio were 5.6～18.2μg/kg and 67.7%～102.3% respectively,while RSD was less than 10.6%.The results show the QuEchERS method can be used for the determination of organophosphorus pesticide residues in vegetables.
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Three modifications of the QuEChERS (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe) method for determination of 35 endocrine disrupting pesticides in samples with high acid content such as lemons were studied. Pesticides extraction was performed using the original QuEChERS method, citrate buffered QuEChERS method (EU version) and acetate buffered QuEChERS method (AOAC version). Final extracts were evaluated by fast gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. Validation experiments for all three methods were performed using a spiked pesticide free lemon matrix and matrix-matched standard solutions. Four concentration levels (1, 20, 50 and 250 μg kg−1) were tested. Recoveries from 70 to 120% with a relative standard deviation <20% were obtained for the majority of pesticides. Linearity was evaluated at a concentration range of 1–250 μg kg−1 for the buffered QuEChERS (AOAC) method with coefficients of determination (R2) higher than 0.9552 and for the original QuEChERS method with R2 higher than 0.9232. The best linearity was obtained for the citrate buffered method with R2 higher than 0.9656. The limit of detection (LOD) of the buffered QuEChERS (AOAC) method ranged between 0.1 and 18.4 μg kg−1, for the citrate buffered QuEChERS method between 0.1 and 23.6 μg kg−1 and for the original QuEChERS method between 0.1 and 14.2 μg kg−1. Results obtained by the three different QuEChERS methods were compared. The citrate buffered method is more suitable for the tested pesticides than the other two QuEChERS methods. Although the QuEChERS method is widely applied, it was shown that in difficult matrices such as lemons, the choice of modifications is analyte/matrix dependent. The three developed and validated methods were applied to the analysis of real citrus samples.
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QuEChERS(Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe)분석법은 고체상의 분말을 시료에 직접 주입하여 농약성분을 추출하는 방법으로 분석법이 간단하고 빠르기 때문에 많이 연구되고 있다. 이 방법은 기존 분석법에 비하여 적은 시료량과 상대적으로 많은 불순물을 포함하고 있기 때문에 LC-MS/MS 등의 감도가 높은 분석기기를 필요로 하며, HPLC나 GC 분석을 위해서는 개선이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 QuEChERS AOAC Official 2007.01 법을 개선하여 사과, 포도, 배, 단감 4가지 과일을 대상으로 UPLC-PDA, GC-${\mu}ECD$ 및 GC-NPD 을 이용하기 위한 QuEChERS 분석법을 개발하고자 하였으며 그 결과를 QuEChERS AOAC Official 2007. 01법을 적용한 LC-MS/MS 분석결과와 비교하였다. QuEChERS AOAC Official 2007. 01법을 이용한 네가지 과일별 회수율은 각각 사과 71.1~104%, 포도 75.7~132.2%, 배 84.8~108.7%, 감 78.3~127.4%이었으며, 개선된 QuEChERS법을 이용한 네가지 작물별 회수율은 각각 사과 70.9~112.9%, 포도 71.3~101, 배 71.3~126%, 감 76.4~122.5% 이었으며, 두 방법 모두 다성분 분석법의 회수율 기준인 70~130%이내 조건을 만족하였다. 대부분의 농약이 변형한 방법으로 실험을 수행하였을 때 좋은 회수율이 보이므로 ECD, NPD 및 UVD와 같이 현재 분석기관에서 많이 보급된 분석 장비로 사용하여 다성분 동시분석이 가능할 것으로 판단되었다. QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe) method has been a lot of research for pesticide analysis, because it is very simple and fast. However, this method requires high sensitivity instrument such as LC-MS/MS because of the use of small sample volume and many impurities compared to the conventional method. So, QuEChERS method needs to be modified for using with HPLC and GC-ECD/NPD. The aim of this work was to study the application of the QuEChERS method as well as its modification for the extraction and preconcentration of 5 groups of 61 pesticides from 4 fruits prior to their determination by HPLC-PDA, GC-ECD/NPD, and LC-MS/MS. The method was validated using spiking levels at 0.1 mg/kg (or 0.01 mg/kg) in apple, grapes, pear and persimmon. The average recovery by QuEChERS AOAC Official 2007. 01 version using the LC-MS/MS varied from 71.1127.4% for 61 pesticides. The average recovery rates using modified QuEChERS varied from 70.9~126% for 61 pesticides by HPLC-PDA and GC-ECD/NPD. The results satisfied the criteria of multiple pesticide residue analysis, setting 70~130% for recovery rates and below 30% for CV.
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* Limit of Blank (LoB), Limit of Detection (LoD), and Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) are terms used to describe the smallest concentration of a measurand that can be reliably measured by an analytical procedure. * LoB is the highest apparent analyte concentration expected to be found when replicates of a blank sample containing no analyte are tested. LoB = mean(blank) + 1.645(SD(blank)). * LoD is the lowest analyte concentration likely to be reliably distinguished from the LoB and at which detection is feasible. LoD is determined by utilising both the measured LoB and test replicates of a sample known to contain a low concentration of analyte. * LoD = LoB + 1.645(SD (low concentration sample)). * LoQ is the lowest concentration at which the analyte can not only be reliably detected but at which some predefined goals for bias and imprecision are met. The LoQ may be equivalent to the LoD or it could be at a much higher concentration.
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