A new approach to the analysis of nicarbazin and ionophores in eggs by HPLC/MS/MS

An HPLC/MS/MS method has been developed and validated for the quantification and confirmation of nicarbazin and ionophores (lasalocid, monensin, salinomycin, and narasin) in eggs. Nicarbazin is determined in the negative electrospray mode with a basic mobile phase that supports creation of negative ions. Consequently, our ability to maintain instrument sensitivity over time has significantly improved. The analysis of the ionophores is done in the positive electrospray mode using ammonium buffer for HPLC separation. Monitoring ammonium adduct parent ions resulted in enhanced sensitivity and better reproducibility of the ionophore analysis. The validation of this improved HPLC/MS/MS method for the detection of nicarbazin and the ionophores demonstrated excellent precision of below 10% RSD and lower LOD values (microg/kg) for nicarbazin (0.018), lasalocid (0.015), monensin (0.015), salinomycin (0.033), and narasin (0.039).     

Rapid forensic selected reaction monitoring liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry determination of ionophore antibiotics found at toxic levels in animal feeds

A rapid, accurate, and selective method was developed for the forensic determination of ionophore antibiotics in animal feeds. A simple extraction procedure and liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) in the selected reaction monitoring (SRM) mode were used for rapid identification and confirmation of monensin and lasalocid in feed samples and for quantitation of monensin. Extracts from a homogenous portion of ground feeds were prepared using liquid-solid extraction and liquid-liquid extraction techniques. Feed extracts were further purified by a simple defatting and solvent wash step and then concentrated to dryness. Feed extract residues were reconstituted in 1 mL LC mobile phase and a 2 microL aliquot injected into the SRM LC/MS system. The latter system used a C18, 100 x 2.0 mm, LC column coupled to a PE-Sciex API 2000 tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometer equipped with a TurbolonSpray LC/MS interface. Feed samples were extracted and analyzed for the determination of monensin and lasalocid within a couple of hours. Control feed samples fortified with monensin at concentrations from 50 ppb to 5 ppm provided a linear response and calibration curve across this range with a correlation coefficient of 0.996.     

超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联四极杆质谱法同时测定配合饲料中29种兽药

建立了同时测定配合饲料中喹诺酮类、磺胺类、大环内酯类和硝基呋喃类共计29种兽药的超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联四极杆质谱(UPLC-ESI-MS/MS)检测方法。饲料样品用甲醇-乙腈(1:1, v/v)混合溶液提取,提取液经Oasis HLB固相萃取柱净化,采用UPLC-ESI-MS/MS检测。以甲醇和含0.1%(v/v)甲酸的水溶液作为流动相,进行梯度洗脱,用C18色谱柱分离,正离子模式扫描,多反应监测模式检测。29种兽药在0.01～5.0 mg/L范围内线性关系良好,相关系数(r)均大于0.99;在复合预混饲料、全价配合饲料、浓缩饲料中4个添加水平下29种兽药的平均回收率在61.2%～94.3%范围内,相对标准偏差(RSD)为2.2%～15.0%;方法的检出限(以信噪比大于10计)为0.01 mg/kg或0.05 mg/kg。该方法简便、快速、准确,重现性好,灵敏度高,适用于配合饲料中多种兽药的同时检测。     

Quantitative determination of amoxicillin in animal feed using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection

A liquid chromatographic tandem mass spectrometric (LC-MS/MS) method for the determination of amoxicillin (AMO) in animal feed was developed and validated. The method was used to examine the quality requirements for products intended for incorporation into animal feedingstuffs (medicated premixes), as documented in the EMEA/CVMP/080/95-Final guideline. After addition of the internal standard (ampicillin), the medicated feed samples were extracted using a 0.01 M potassium dihydrogenphosphate buffer solution (pH 4.5), followed by a centrifugation and filtration step. An appropriately diluted aliquot of the extract was analysed on a PLRP-S polymeric column (150 mm x 2.1 mm i.d., 100 A) using a mixture of 0.1% formic acid in water and acetonitrile as the mobile phase. Gradient elution was performed at a flow-rate of 0.2 mL min(-1). The mass spectrometer was used in the positive electrospray ionization MS/MS mode. The LC-MS/MS method was validated for linearity, trueness, precision, limit of quantification, limit of detection and specificity. The results fell within the ranges specified. The method was used for the homogeneity and stability testing of AMO in a commercial medicated feed. Some extracts were also injected onto a LC-UV and LC-fluorescence instrument (after pre-column derivatization with a formaldehyde reagent). These experiments showed that the LC-MS/MS method was superior with regard to speed of analysis, selectivity and sensitivity.     

Determination of levamisole in feeds by liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray mass spectrometry on an ion trap

Test methods have to be developed by laboratories for official control to monitor possible misuse of veterinary drugs in animal productions, also through feeding stuff. A novel method for identification and quantification of levamisole in feeds by liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray mass spectrometry in an ion trap (LC/ESI‐MS/MS) is herein described; after a single‐step cleanup by liquid‐liquid extraction from the feed and separation by reversed‐phase liquid chromatography, levamisole was determined and unambiguously confirmed by tandem mass spectrometry, on the basis of two product ions. The method was in‐house validated, according to the Regulation 882/2004/EC, evaluating trueness, repeatability, within‐laboratory reproducibility, ruggedness, specificity, and the limit of quantification (LOQ). The method is reliable and specific for complete and complementary feeds for pigs, cattle, rabbits and poultry; very good mean recoveries (higher than 92 %) and precision (RSD values < 15.2%) were attained. The LOQ at 2.0 mg/kg was verified. Moreover, we describe how the method was developed to support Italian Police investigations regarding illegal treatments of pigs; in this case, since the drug(s) added to the feed were unknown, a preliminary untargeted analysis was performed by full scan mass spectrometry on an ion trap, from 50 up to 2000 m/z; the presence of levamisole was hypothesised, on the basis of the most abundant ion and its fragmentation pattern. Then, levamisole was unambiguously confirmed by the ion trap LC/ESI‐MS/MS method. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Determination of monensin, narasin, and salinomycin in mineral premixes, supplements, and animal feeds by liquid chromatography and post-column derivatization: collaborative study

A liquid chromatographic (LC) method for the analysis of monensin, narasin, and salinomycin in mineral premixes, supplements, and complete animal feeds at medicating and trace levels was collaboratively studied. The method uses methanol-water (90 + 10) extraction with mechanical shaking for 1 h, filtration, and dilution if necessary. Determination of the 3 ionophores is by reversed-phase LC using post-column derivatization with vanillin and detection at 520 nm. Suspect positive trace-level products and medicated feeds containing unexpected ionophores are confirmed by hexane extraction or post-column derivatization with dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB). Twenty-five test samples of medicated feeds, supplements, and mineral and drug premixes, and 9 test samples for trace-level analysis were sent to 11 collaborators in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Portugal, France, The Netherlands, United States, and Canada. Acceptable results were received from 10 laboratories. For the medicated complete feeds, supplements, and mineral premixes, RSDr values (within-laboratory repeatability) ranged from 2.5 to 5.2%, RSDR values (among-laboratory reproducibility) ranged from 2.7 to 6.8%, and HorRat values ranged from 0.31 to 1.30. For the drug premixes, the result variability was excessive and HorRat values ranged from 2.27 to 14.1. For the trace-level test samples, all laboratories correctly identified the analytes and did not report any false positives. RSDr values ranged from 1.3 to 9.5%, RSDR values ranged from 5.2 to 13.1%, and HorRat values ranged from 0.4 to 0.97.     

Determination of the ionophoric coccidiostats narasin, monensin, lasalocid and salinomycin in eggs by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry

A sensitive and selective liquid chromatographic tandem mass spectrometric method (LC/MS/MS) for the simultaneous detection of the ionophoric coccidiostats narasin, monensin, lasalocid and salinomycin in whole eggs has been developed. A very simple sample preparation consisting of an extraction with an organic solvent was carried out. Sample extracts were injected into the LC/MS/MS system on a C18 column and an isocratic elution was performed. Nigericin was used as internal standard. The precursor ions produced by electrospray positive ionisation were selected for collisional dissociation with argon into product ions. Validation of the methods was performed based on Commission Decision 2002/657/EC.1 CC(alpha) was found to be 1 microg/kg for all four compounds. Monitoring of Belgian egg samples in 2004 revealed that residues of salinomycin, lasalocid and monensin could be found.     

超高效液相色谱-四极杆飞行时间质谱法测定饲料中9种雄性激素类药物

建立了超高效液相色谱-四极杆飞行时间质谱(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS)分析动物饲料中违禁添加的去氢睾酮(BOL)、表睾酮(epiAn)、氟甲睾酮(FT)、去氢甲睾酮(美雄酮)(MD)、甲睾酮(MT)、丙酸诺龙(NP)、诺龙(N)、丙酸睾酮(TP)和睾酮(T)9种药物的分析方法。样品经乙酸乙酯振荡提取,再用基质固相萃取方法净化处理后,采用UPLC-Q-TOF-MS分析检测。在电喷雾正离子模式和飞行时间模式下,输入各化合物的精确分子离子质量数得到相应的提取离子色谱图,以色谱峰面积进行定量分析。通过碰撞诱导解离模式(CID)得到各化合物碎片离子的精确质荷比,进一步对各化合物进行定性分析。各化合物的质量精确度均小于5×10-6,9种化合物在0～1000μg/L范围内均呈良好的线性关系,线性系数均大于0.99。除诺龙和去氢甲睾酮外,本方法对各药物的检出限(LOD)均低于6μg/L;去氢睾酮、表睾酮、氟甲睾酮、去氢甲睾酮(美雄酮)、甲睾酮、丙酸诺龙、诺龙、丙酸睾酮和睾酮的定量限(LOQ)分别为16,10,20,43,20,12,15,10g和16μg/kg。3个添加水平(LOQ,2LOQ,4LOQ)的回收实验表明,化合物的回收率在70.0%～99.7%范围内,相对标准偏差(RSD)均小于10%。本方法的定性准确度明显高于文献报道的方法,可用于饲料中的禁用雄性激素药物的测定。     

超高效液相色谱-四极杆飞行时间质谱快速检测动物饲料中10种违禁精神药物

建立了测定动物饲料中三唑仑、艾司唑仑、硝西泮、地西泮、异丙嗪、氯氮平、唑吡坦、甲硫哒嗪、氯丙嗪和咪达唑仑10种违禁精神药物的超高效液相色谱-四极杆飞行时间质谱(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS)方法。样品经混合溶剂甲醇-0.1 mol/L HCl(9:1, v/v)振荡提取,再用MCX固相萃取柱净化处理后,采用UPLC-Q-TOF-MS分析检测。10种化合物在5～100 μg/L范围内均呈良好的线性关系,线性相关系数均大于0.99。本方法的硝西泮、唑吡坦和甲硫哒嗪的定量限(LOQ,以信噪比为10计)为8 μg/kg,三唑仑、艾司唑仑、地西泮、异丙嗪、氯丙嗪和咪达唑仑为10 μg/kg,氯氮平为20 μg/kg。3个添加水平(LOQ、2LOQ、4LOQ)的回收率试验结果表明,10种化合物的回收率在60.6%～108.5%范围内,相对标准偏差均小于10%。本方法可用于动物饲料中违禁精神药物的准确测定。     

Determination of eleven coccidiostats in animal feed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry at cross contamination levels

A confirmatory multi-residue method has been developed to allow for the detection, confirmation and quantification of eleven coccidiostats in animal feed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The method can be used to determine halofuginone, robenidine, nicarbazin, diclazuril, decoquinate, semduramicin, lasalocid, monensin, salinomycin, narasin, maduramicin at levels relating to unavoidable carry over as stated in Regulation 2009/8/EC. Feed samples are extracted with water and acetonitrile with the addition of anhydrous magnesium sulphate and sodium chloride. The extract then undergoes a freezing out step before being diluted and injected onto the LC-MS/MS system. The LC-MS/MS system is run in MRM mode with both positive and negative electrospray ionisation and can confirm all eleven analytes in a run time of 19 min. The sensitivity of the method allows quantification and confirmation for all coccidiostats at a 0.5% carry over level. The method was validated over three days in accordance with of European legislation; Commission Decision 2002/657/EC. Validation criteria of accuracy, precision, decision limit (CCα), and detection capability (CCβ) along with measurement uncertainty are calculated for all analytes. The method was then successfully used to analyse a number of feed samples that contained various coccidiostat substances.     

Determination of the banned growth promoter moenomycin A in feed stuffs by liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray ion trap mass spectrometry

Flavomycin complex is an antibiotic banned in the European Union as an additive in feed stuffs. As a consequence, the monitoring programmes for official control within the Community require analysis of feeds for possible illegal use of flavomycin. A method for unambiguous identification and quantification of moenomycin A, the main pharmacologically active component of flamomycin complex, in several feeds by liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray ion trap mass spectrometry (LC/ESI‐MS/MS) is herein described for the first time. The method was developed to be used as a confirmative analytical tool for the network of Italian official control laboratories; both the singly and doubly charged molecular ions were observed as precursor ions, from which four product ions were selected for both quantitative analysis and unambiguous identification of moenomycin A. The method was in‐house validated for feeds in the concentration range 0.50–30.0 µg/g, according to the Regulation 882/2004/EC requirements. Mean recoveries ranging between 83.9–94.2% and relative standard deviations <23% account for method trueness and repeatability, respectively. Moreover, other analytical performance parameters, i.e. method specificity, ruggedness, the linearity of detector response, the limit of quantification (LOQ), the limit of detection (LOD), and measurement uncertainty were evaluated and reported. The ion trap LC/ESI‐MS/MS method is highly selective and reliable; high drug recovery, good reproducibility and an LOQ down to 0.10 µg/g guarantee its applicability for confirmatory purposes in the official control activity in Italy. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

UPLC - ESI MS/MS法测定动物饲料中苯二氮卓类药物

建立了超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联质谱(UPLC - ESI MS/MS)同时检测动物饲料中地西泮、奥沙西泮、硝西泮、三唑仑、艾司唑仑和咪达唑仑6种苯二氮卓类药物的方法.饲料样品采用碱性叔丁基甲醚提取,Oasis MCX固相萃取柱净化,反相色谱柱分离,以0.1％甲酸和乙腈为流动相进行梯度洗脱,正离子模式扫描,多反应监测模...     

Fast liquid chromatography/multiple‐stage mass spectrometry of coccidiostats

Drugs that are used as medicines and also as growth promoters in veterinary care are considered as emerging environmental contaminants and in recent years concern about their potential risk to ecosystems and human health has risen. In this paper we used a method based on liquid chromatography/electrospray tandem mass spectrometry to analyze eight coccidiostatic compounds: diclazuril, dinitrocarbanilide (the main metabolite of nicarbazin), robenidine, lasalocid, monensin, salinomycin, maduramicin and nasarin. Multiple‐stage mass spectrometry (MSⁿ) based on the precursor ions [M+Na]⁺ (polyether ionophores), [M+H]⁺ (robenidine) and [M–H]^? (diclazuril and dinitrocarbanilide) was used to study the fragmentation of these compounds. MSⁿ data and genealogical relationships were used to propose a tentative assignment of the different fragment ions. Loss of water, decarboxylations, ketone β‐cleavages and rearrangement of cyclic ethers and amide groups were some of the fragmentations observed for these compounds. Liquid chromatography with a sub‐2 µm particle size column was coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) allowing the separation of these compounds in less than 7 min. Method detection limits ranging from 11 to 71 ng L^?1 and run‐to‐run values in terms of relative standard deviation (RSD) (up to 12%) were obtained. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Evaluation of two liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry platforms for quantification of monensin in animal feed and milk

Monensin is an anticoccidial drug that has been used as an additive in medicated feed. The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has included monensin in the national surveillance schemes for residues in foodstuff. In this study, two simple, selective and rapid methods were developed to determine monensin content in animal feed and milk. The methods enabled the detection of monensin residues as low as 1 ppb. Moreover, the two methods were used as models to compare two common liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) platforms; an LC linear ion trap (LC/LIT) and an LC triple quadrupole (LC/QqQ). The two instrument platforms were evaluated for their matrix effect dependence, precision and accuracy. The LC/QqQ presented a lower limit of detection and limit of quantitation (LOD and LOQ) and showed less matrix dependence as compared to the LC/LIT. The LC/QqQ instrument also demonstrated a better intermediate precision. For example, the intermediate precision standard deviation calculated for 27 analyses across three days was 4% and 11% for LC/QqQ and LC/LIT, respectively. Overall, the LC/QqQ represents a better choice for analysis of monensin with respect to LOD, LOQ, matrix interference and precision. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

液相色谱-四极杆飞行时间质谱结合化学计量学方法筛查饲料中的未知药物

建立了液相色谱-四极杆飞行时间质谱(LC-Q-TOF/MS)对饲料中非目标污染物(兽药)的筛查方法,以及未知物的判定和确认技术。饲料样品经0.1%EDTA-乙腈-甲醇(1∶1∶1,含0.1%甲酸)混合溶液提取,Q-TOF全扫描模式采集数据,数据经过峰对齐(质量误差5 m Da以内)、噪音过滤、自动排除无用峰等处理后,进行正交偏最小二乘判别分析(OPLS-DA)处理,根据Score图、S-Plot图和VIP图判定出特征离子,结合二级信息与自建谱库比对,进行结构式确认,或通过同位素丰度比例和分子式生成功能,确认分子式,结合二级断裂信息,判定特征离子的结构式,从而判定未知物的成分。结果显示:16份饲料样品共筛查出27种兽药。采用液相色谱-三重四极杆串联质谱法对其中的12种兽药进行定性定量分析,验证结果仅出现2个假阳性,兽药含量在12.5~152.0 mg/kg之间。通过LC-Q-TOF/MS结合OPLS-DA的方法能够对饲料中的非目标物进行筛查分析,方法准确度高。     

Fragmentation studies on monensin A and B by accurate-mass electrospray tandem mass spectrometry

Monensin A and B were studied by electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS) and the fragment ions were confirmed by accurate-mass measurements. Analyses were performed on both a quadrupole time-of-flight (QTOF) and a Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) mass spectrometer. The analysis revealed that fragment ions were produced by Grob-Wharton fragmentations and pericyclic rearrangements in addition to various simple neutral losses. A study of the protonated and sodiated sodium salt revealed different fragmentation pathways for these species, thus complementary structural information could be gained. A complete fragmentation pathway of monensin A and B protonated sodium salt [(M-H+Na)+H])+) and sodiated sodium salt [(M-H+Na)+Na](+) is proposed. MS(3) analysis confirmed the separate fragmentation pathways.     

The characterisation of polyether ionophore veterinary drugs by HPLC-electrospray MS.

We undertake the determination of a wide range of veterinary drug residues in a range of animal products. Various screening analyses are employed, followed by HPLC-API (atmospheric pressure ionisation)-MS for the unequivocal confirmation of significant positives. EU legislation for the use of GC-MS as a confirmatory technique requires the successful monitoring of at least four diagnostic ions and although no such requirement exists for HPLC-MS confirmation, a similar requirement would seem appropriate. Until recently, reports describing the electrospray MS confirmation of residues of the polyether ionophores have been based on monitoring one or two ions. We have found that the addition of ammonium acetate to the HPLC mobile phase, in conjunction with 'cone voltage' or 'skimmer' assisted fragmentation, is a convenient way of producing additional diagnostic ions from polyether ionophore compounds, without compromising the overall sensitivity. Results for lasalocid, the most widely used compound, are presented. Electrospray MS data and acquisition parameters for lasalocid, monensin, narasin and salinomycin are described. The advantage of this analytical approach is that it may be used to generate confirmatory data using a single quadrupole MS system, without the need for advanced MS instrumentation, e.g., MS-MS.     

Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry for analysis of low-molecular-weight anticancer drugs and their analogues

In this study, several anticancer drugs and their analogues consisting of organic and organometallic compounds were analyzed by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI/MS) using a quadrupole mass spectrometer. Protonated molecular ions [M+H]⁺ were observed for all of the compounds studied, and in the case of the two steroid sulfates, deprotonated molecular ions [M-H]^? were obtained. Tandem mass spectrometry was performed on these quasimolecular ions, and the product ions formed provided useful fragmentation patterns that were characteristic for the compounds. This study provides evidence that ESI/MS is a sensitive technique for structure confirmation and identification of small organic and organometallic molecules.     

Analysis of neutral drugs in human plasma by fluoride attachment in liquid chromatography/negative ion electrospray tandem mass spectrometry

The analysis of several neutral drugs, mephenesin, guaifenesin, simvastatin, podophyllotoxin and inositol, was accomplished by negative ion electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) using adduct formation with three different halide ions. The fluoride, chloride and bromide adducts of the selected drugs exhibited intense signals in negative ion ESI. Under collision-induced dissociation, the major product ions of bromide and chloride adducts were the nonspecific bromide and chloride anions, respectively. In contrast, fluoride adducts produced strong [M--H](-) ions as well as product ions with good intensity. Fluoride attachment liquid chromatography/negative ion electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS) was applied to the analysis of the selected neutral drugs in human plasma. Detection limits in the range of 0.025-0.05 ng/mL were achieved using 0.5 mL plasma. Good linearity was observed for each of the drugs examined in human plasma over the range of 0.05-50 ng/mL.     

超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联质谱法测定动物饲料中的大环内酯类和林可胺类抗生素

建立了动物饲料中竹桃霉素、红霉素、吉他霉素、交沙霉素、罗红霉素、泰乐菌素6种大环内酯和林可霉素、克林霉素2种林可胺抗生素的超高效液相色谱-电喷雾串联质谱(UPLC-ESI-MS/MS)检测方法。饲料样品采用甲醇提取,Oasis HLB固相萃取柱富集净化,Waters Acquity UPLC BEH C18色谱柱分离,以0.1%甲酸和乙腈为流动相进行梯度洗脱,流速为0.3 mL/min,正离子模式扫描,多反应监测模式检测,外标法定量。实验结果表明,8种药物在1～100 μg/L范围内具有良好的线性关系。在空白饲料样品中分别添加1、10和100 μg/kg 3个加标水平的8种药物,其平均回收率为68.6%～95.2%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为4.9%～11.8%,定量限均为1 μg/kg。结果表明,该方法简便快速、灵敏度高,适用于动物饲料中大环内酯类和林可胺类抗生素的同时检测。