Application of magnetic solid phase extraction in separation and enrichment of glycoproteins and glycopeptides

The analysis of endogenous glycoproteins and glycopeptides in human body fluids is of great importance for screening and discovering disease biomarkers with clinical significance. However, the presence of interfering substances makes the direct quantitative detection of low-abundance glycoproteins and glycopeptides in human body fluids one of the great challenges in analytical chemistry. Magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) has the advantages of easy preparation, low cost and good magnetic responsiveness. Magnetic adsorbents are the core of MSPE technology, and magnetic adsorbents based on different functional materials are widely used in the quantitative analysis of glycoproteins and glycopeptides in human body fluids, making it possible to analyze glycoproteins and glycopeptides with low abundance as well as multiple types, which provides a technical platform for screening and evaluating glycoproteins and glycopeptides in body fluids as disease biomarkers. In this paper, we focus on the recent advances in the application of MSPE technology and magnetic adsorbents for the separation and enrichment of glycoproteins and glycopeptides in human body fluids, and the future trends and application prospects in this field are also presented.     

The influence of organic sample solvents on the separation efficiency of basic compounds under strong cation exchange mode

This study investigated the influence of organic sample solvents on separation efficiency of basic compounds under strong cation exchange (SCX) mode. The mixtures of acidic aqueous solution and organic solvent such as acetonitrile, ethanol, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) were tested as sample solvents. For later-eluting analytes, the increase of sample solvent elution strength was responsible for the decrease of separation efficiency. Thus, sample solvents with weak elution strength could provide high separation efficiencies. For earlier-eluting analytes, the retention of organic sample solvents was the main factor affecting separation efficiency. Weakly retained solvents could provide high separation efficiency. In addition, an optimized approach was proposed to reduce the effect of organic sample solvent, in which low ionic solvent was employed as initial mobile phase in the gradient. At last, the analysis of impurities in hydrophobic drug berberine was performed. The results showed that using acidic aqueous methanol as sample solvents could provide high separation efficiency and good resolution (R > 1.5).     

Chemical enrichment and separation of uranyl ions in aqueous media using novel polyurethane foam chemically grafted with different basic dyestuff sorbents

The new type of the grafted polyurethane foam sorbents were prepared by coupling polyether polyol, toluene diisocyanate and basic dyestuff (Methylene blue, Rhodamine B and Brilliant green). The Me.B-PUF, Rh.B-PUF and Br.G-PUF were characterized using UV/vis, IR and TGA. The adsorption properties and chromatographic behaviour of these new adsorbents for preconcentration and separation of uranium(VI) ions at low concentrations from aqueous thiocyanate media were investigated by a batch process. The maximum sorption of U(VI) was in the pH ranges 1-4. The kinetics of sorption of the U(VI) by the Grafted-PUF were found to be fast with half life of sorption (t_1/2) in 2.43 min. The average sorption capacity of different sorbents 0.124 meq g⁻¹ for uranyl ions, enrichment factors ≈40 and the recovery 98-100% were achieved (R.S.D. ≈ 0.73%). The basic dyestuff Grafted-PUF could be used many times without decreasing their capacities significantly. The value of the Gibbs free energy (ΔG) for the sorbents is −7.3 kJ mol⁻¹, which reflects the spontaneous nature of sorption process. The sorption mechanism of the metal ion onto Grafted-PUF was also discussed.     

Green synthesis of polymeric membranes: Recent advances and future prospects

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Recent advances in polymer monoliths for ion-exchange chromatography

The use of polymeric materials in ion-exchange chromatography applications is advantageous because of their typically high mechanical stability and tolerance of a wide range of pH conditions. The possibility of using polymeric monoliths in ion-exchange chromatography is therefore obvious and many of the same strategies developed for polymeric particles have been adapted for use with polymeric monoliths. In this review different strategies for the synthesis of polymeric monoliths with ion-exchange functionality are discussed. The incorporation of ion-exchange functionality by co-polymerization is included, as also are different post-polymerization alterations to the monolith surface such as grafting. The formulations and strategies presented include materials intended for use in analytical separations in ion-exchange chromatography, sample pre-treatment or enrichment applications, and materials for capillary electrochromatography. Finally, examples of the use of polymeric monoliths in ion-exchange chromatography applications are included with examples published in the years 2003 to 2008.

Determination of rhenium content in molybdenite by ICP-MS after separation of the major matrix by solvent extraction with N-benzoyl-N-phenylhydroxalamine

A simple and rapid analytical method for determining the concentration of rhenium in molybdenite for Re-Os dating was developed. The method used isotope dilution-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ID-ICP-MS) after the removal of major matrix elements (e.g., Mo, Fe, and W) from Re by solvent extraction with N-benzoyl-N-phenylhydroxylamine (BPHA) in chloroform solution. The effect on extraction efficiency of parameters such as pH (HCl concentration), BPHA concentration, and extraction time were also assessed. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the validity of the separation method was accessed by measuring ¹⁸⁷Re/¹⁸⁵Re values for a molybdenite reference material (JDC). The obtained values were in good agreement with previously measured values of the Re standard. The proposed method was applied to replicate Re-Os dating of JDC and seven samples of molybdenite from the Yuanzhuding large Cu-Mo porphyry deposit. The results demonstrate good precision and accuracy for the proposed method. The advantages of the method (i.e., simplicity, efficiency, short analysis time, and low cost) make it suitable for routine analysis.     

阴离子树脂分离富集光度法测定尾矿中微量钼

研究了717型阴离子交换树脂柱分离-富集钼的条件,建立了分光光度法测定尾矿中微量钼的方法。在pH 7.5的条件下,钼以MoO42-形式被树脂定量吸附后,采用体积比1:1的2 mol/L HNO3和0.5 mol/L NH4NO3混合溶液洗脱,消除了绝大部分共存离子的干扰。结果表明,采用硫氰酸盐光度法,体系的最大吸收波长为460 nm,线性范围为0～120.0μg/L,检出限为1.3μg/L。对实际样品测定结果与ICP-AES法相符,6次测定值的RSD=3.3%,加标回收率在96.2%～105.7%之间。     

Determination of inorganic arsenic species in natural waters—Benefits of separation and preconcentration on ion exchange and hybrid resins

A simple method for the separation and determination of inorganic arsenic (iAs) species in natural and drinking water was developed. Procedures for sample preparation, separation of As(III) and As(V) species and preconcentration of the total iAs on fixed bed columns were defined. Two resins, a strong base anion exchange (SBAE) resin and a hybrid (HY) resin were utilized. The inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry method was applied as the analytical method for the determination of the arsenic concentration in water. The governing factors for the ion exchange/sorption of arsenic on resins in a batch and a fixed bed flow system were analyzed and compared. Acidity of the water, which plays an important role in the control of the ionic or molecular forms of arsenic species, was beneficial for the separation; by adjusting the pH values to less than 8.00, the SBAE resin separated As(V) from As(III) in water by retaining As(V) and allowing As(III) to pass through. The sorption activity of the hydrated iron oxide particles integrated into the HY resin was beneficial for bonding of all iAs species over a wide range of pH values from 5.00 to 11.00. The resin capacities were calculated according to the breakthrough points in a fixed bed flow system. At pH 7.50, the SBAE resin bound more than 370 μg g⁻¹ of As(V) while the HY resin bound more than 4150 μg g⁻¹ of As(III) and more than 3500 μg g⁻¹ of As(V). The high capacities and selectivity of the resins were considered as advantageous for the development and application of two procedures, one for the separation and determination of As(III) (with SBAE) and the other for the preconcentration and determination of the total arsenic (with HY resin). Methods were established through basic analytical procedures (with external standards, certified reference materials and the standard addition method) and by the parallel analysis of some samples using the atomic absorption spectrometry-hydride generation technique. The analytical properties of both procedures were similar: the limit of detection was 0.24 μg L⁻¹, the limit of quantification was 0.80 μg L⁻¹ and the relative standard deviations for samples with a content of arsenic from 10.00 to 300.0 μg L⁻¹ ranged from 1.1 to 5.8%. The interference effects of anions commonly found in water and some organic species which can be present in water were found to be negligible. Verification with certified reference materials proved that the experimental concentrations found for model solutions and real samples were in agreement with the certified values.     

“Click chemistry” preparation of WCX packings for protein separation

Click chemistry was applied to immobilize three kinds of alkyne-carboxylic acids onto azide-modified silica gel to prepare three novel stationary phases for weak cation exchange chromatography(WCX).The developed protocol combines the benefits of operational simplicity,exceptionally mild conditions and high surface loadings.Six kinds of standard proteins were separated completely on the novel packings.Compared with commercial WCX columns,the three kinds of novel WCX packings prepared by click chemistry approach have better resolution and selectivity.Lysozyme was purified successfully from egg white with the novel WCX column by one step.The purity was more than 97%and a high specific activity was achieved to be 81,435 U/mg.The results illustrate the potential of click chemistry for preparation of stationary phase for IEC.     

Preparation of weak cation exchange packings for chromatographic separation of proteins using "click chemistry'

"Click chemistry" is defined as a class of robust and selective chemical reactions affording high yields and is tolerant to a variety of solvents (including water), functional groups, and air. In this study, click chemistry was used as an effective strategy for coupling three alkyne-carboxylic acids onto the azide-silica to obtain three novel stationary phases of weak cation exchange chromatography, which were characterized with FTIR and elemental analysis. Six kinds of standard proteins, such as myoglobin, RNase A, RNase B, cytochrome C, α-chymotrypsin A, and lysozyme, were separated completely with the three novel weak cation exchange chromatography stationary phases. Compared with commercial weak cation exchange chromatography columns, the three kinds of novel weak cation exchange chromatography packings prepared by click chemistry approach have better resolution and selectivity. The mass recovery of more than 97% was obtained for all the tested proteins, and the bioactivity recovery of lysozyme on the prepared column was determined to be 96%. In addition, lysozyme was purified successfully from egg white with the novel weak cation exchange chromatography column by one step. The purity was more than 97% and a high specific activity was achieved to be 81 435 U/mg. The results illustrate the potential of click chemistry for preparing stationary phase for ion-exchange chromatography.     

翻译后修饰蛋白质组学分离方法的研究进展

蛋白质翻译后修饰（PTMs）是调节细胞内生理活动的重要途径。该文总结了近年来PTMs蛋白质组学相关的分离方法,包括反相（RP）色谱法、离子交换（IEX）色谱法、亲水相互作用色谱（HILIC）法、多孔石墨化碳（PGC）色谱法、毛细管电泳（CE）法及分子筛色谱（SEC）法等。这些新方法为磷酸化、乙酰化、糖基化等PTM肽段或蛋白质的鉴定提供了更高的分离度和灵敏度。此外,该文也介绍了蛋白质领域其他重要分离方法的研究进展,这些方法可能被进一步应用于PTMs蛋白质组学的研究中。     

Importance of weak interactions in the formulation of organic phases for efficient liquid/liquid extraction of metals

Recent experimental studies demonstrate the need to take into account weak interactions in the understanding of solvent extraction processes. This well-established industrial technology now beneficiates of a supramolecular approach, complementary to the traditional analysis based on coordination chemistry. In this article, we focus on the integration of a colloidal approach in the analysis of solvent extraction systems: organic phases used are complex fluids, in which extracting molecules self-assemble into reverse aggregates. We detail the available analytical tools used towards characterization of these organic phases and emphasize the recent results in aggregation-driven extraction. All experimental data are discussed in light of theoretical approaches which propose adequate thermodynamic models and shed light on the importance of entropy on the phenomena. Diluent effects and synergism have been successfully rationalized, efficient new formulations based on a physicochemical analysis have been proposed and the door is now open for further development at industrial scale.     

离子交换树脂在分析化学中的应用

简要评述了离子交换树脂在分析化学中的应用。包括离子交换树脂预富集技术从稀溶液中浓缩痕量离子,离子交换树脂相分光光度法测定微量离子,离子色谱在无机分析中的应用,以及离子交换树脂在有机分析与生化分析中的应用。     

Recent advances in sample preparation techniques in China

Sample preparation is the procedure before instrumental analysis and significant to its effectiveness and efficiency. However, this procedure is usually time‐consuming, labor intensive, and prone to error. In the last decade, the development of sample preparation techniques has received increasing attention, especially in complex sample application. To pretreat samples faster and more effectively, advanced materials, instrumentation, and methods have been combined with typical techniques, including extraction, membrane separation, and chemical conversion techniques. Researchers in China focused on the development of simple, efficient sample preparation methods with selective enrichment and rapid separation capabilities for target analysis in complicated sample matrix and contribute almost a half of the publications in this specific field. In this review, a panorama of sample preparation techniques in China has been composed from more than 140 references, and we highlight some promising methods developed during recent years and introduce different separation materials with respect to these methods.     

弱酸阳离子交换纤维柱富集-电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱法测定水样中的稀土

提出了聚丙烯基弱酸性阳离子交换纤维柱富集痕量稀土元素,1.0 mol/L HCl溶液作为洗脱剂,电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱法测定水样中稀土元素的方法。在优化的试验条件下,弱酸性阳离子交换纤维对La、Nd、Eu、Gd、Er和Yb的吸附容量分别为86.5,98.2,98.7,99.2,84.9,91.5 mg/g;La、...     

Ion chromatography for the separation of heparin and structurally related glycoaminoglycans: A review

The global crisis resulting from adulterated heparin in late 2007 and early 2008 revived the importance of analytical techniques for the purity analysis of heparin products. The utilization of ion chromatography techniques for the separation, detection, and structural determination of heparin and structurally related glycoaminoglycans, including their corresponding oligosaccharides, has become increasingly important. This review summarizes the primary HPLC approaches, particularly strong anion exchange, weak ion exchange, and reversed‐phase ion‐pair, used for heparin purity analysis as well as structural characterization. Strong anion exchange HPLC has been studied most extensively and currently offers the best separation of crude heparin and heparin‐like compounds. Weak anion exchange HPLC has been shown to provide shorter analysis times with lower salt concentrations in the mobile phase but is not as widely developed for the separation of all glycoaminoglycans of interest. Reversed‐phase ion‐pair HPLC offers fast and effective separations of oligosaccharides derived from glycoaminoglycans that can be coupled to mass spectrometry for structural analysis. However, this method generally does not provide sufficient retention of intact glycoaminoglycans.     

Recent advances in applications of single-drop microextraction: a review

During the past fifteen years since its introduction, single-drop microextraction has witnessed incessant growth in the range of applications of samples preparation for trace organic and inorganic analysis. This was mainly due to the array of modes that are available to accomplish extraction in harmony with the nature of analytes, and to use the extract directly for analysis by diverse instrumental methods. Whilst engineering of novel sorbent materials has expanded the sample capabilities of rival method of solid-phase microextraction, the single-drop microextraction – irrespective of the mode of extraction – uses common equipment found in analytical laboratories sans any modification, and in a much economic way. The recent innovations made in the field, as highlighted in this review article in the backdrop of historical developments, are due to the freedom in operational conditions and practicability to exploit chemical principals for optimum extraction and sensitive determination of analytes. Literature published till July 2011 has been covered.     

Electron transfer and bond breaking: Recent advances

After a reminder of concerted/stepwise mechanistic dichotomy and other basic concepts and facts in the field, a series of recent advances is discussed. Particular emphasis is laid on the interactions between the fragments formed upon bond cleavage. These interactions may persist even in polar solvents and have important consequences on dissociative electron transfer kinetics and on the competition between concerted and stepwise pathways. Cleavage of ion radicals and its reverse reaction are examples of single electron transfer reactions concerted with bond cleavage and bond formation, respectively. The case of aromatic carbon–heteroatom bonds is particularly worth examination since symmetry restrictions impose circumventing a conical intersection. Reductive dehalogenases are involved in ‘dehalorespiration’ of anaerobic bacteria in which the role of dioxygen in aerobic organisms is played by major polychloride pollutants such as tetrachloroethylene. They offer an interesting illustration of how the coupling of electron transfer with bond breaking may be an important issue in natural processes. Applications of dissociative electron transfer concepts and models to mechanistic analysis in this class of enzymes will be discussed.     

植物中砷的形态分析

应用离子交换树脂静态吸附和溶剂萃取相结合的分离技术，分析了植物中砷的四种形态化合物：无机三价砷和五价砷，一甲基胂和二甲基胂。并用石墨炉原子吸收光谱法（ＧＦＡＡＳ）测定其含量。文中采用ＨＣｌ浸提植物的砷，并对ＨＣｌ的浓度、体积以及浸提时间作了详细的探讨。用２０ｍＬ１ｍｏｌ／ＬＨＣｌ对１．０ｇ干植物２ｄ的浸出量与传统消化法总量的比值为０．８５－１．００。对浸出液进行形态分析，总砷回收率为８６％－９３％