Improved separation of amino acids by thin-layer chromatography

Summary The separation of 35 amino acids on Avicel F layers was investigated and 6 solvent systems are recommended for use either singly or in combination in 2-dimensional chromatography. The mechanisms and limitations of these methods are discussed.     

Screening for amino acid disorders by thin-layer chromatography of the dansyl amino acids

Summary A procedure is described for the screening of disorders of amino acid metabolism or tranpsort. The amino acids and other reactive constituents present in a small volume of deproteinized plasma or urine are derivatized with dansyl chloride. Desalting or concentrating of urine is not required. The fluorescent derivatives are separated by two-dimensional thin-layer chromatography and visualized by ultraviolet radiation. The time of development is less than 1 hr. The derivatives of thirty-seven amino acids and related constituents found in physiological fluids have been mapped in the system. A standard, reflective of normal plasma, is used to aid in identification of those derivatives generally observed on plasma and urine chromatograms and in detection of aminoacidemias. Aminoacidurias are detected by observing derivatives that in relation to others are present in greater than normal amounts.

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Analytischer Nachweis von Störungen des Aminosäurestoffwechsels durch Dünnschicht-Chromatographie der Dansylverbindungen

Zusammenfassung Dansylderivate von Aminosäuren und anderen reaktionsfähigen Stoffen in kleinen Volumina enteiweißten Plasmas oder Harns wurden hergestellt. Entsalzung oder Einengung des Harns ist nicht notwendig. Die fluoreszierenden Derivate werden durch zweidimensionale Dünnschichtchromatographie getrennt und im UV nachgewiesen. Die dazu erforderliche Zeit ist kürzer als 1 Stunde. Die Derivate von 37 Aminosäuren und verwandten Verbindungen in physiologischen Flüssigkeiten wurden erfaßt. In üblicherweise zur Beobachtung gelangenden Plasma- bzw. Harnchromatogrammen feststellbare Aminosäuren dienen zum Vergleich mit abnormalen Ergebnissen.

     

Identification of twenty amino acids by circular thin-layer chromatography

Summary A method has been developed for the separation and identification of 20 common amino acids by circular thin-layer chromatography. The amino acids are separated to neutral, acid, and basic groups by electrolysis and then identified by circular TLC. The method is simple and development of a chromatoplate is complete in about 3 minutes. The application of the method is illustrated by the analysis of amino acids in foods and in urine.

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Zusammenfassung Zur Trennung und Identifizierung 20 gewöhnlicher Aminosäuren wurde ein chromatographisches Verfahren entwickelt. Die Aminosäuren werden elektrolytisch in neutrale, basische und saure getrennt und dann auf kreisförmiger Dünnschichte chromatographiert. Die Entwicklung des Chromatogramms ist in 3 Minuten beendet. Die Anwendung zur Analyse von Lebensmitteln und Harn wird beschrieben.

     

Kinetic detection method for thin-layer chromatography

The feasibility of using kinetic detection and simultaneous kinetic methods for the determination of species separated on thin-layer chromatographic plates has been explored. The proposed method was tested by monitoring the reaction of ninhydrin with leucine, isoleucine, and phenylalanine. The results obtained using three instruments (two scanning instruments and an imaging instrument) were compared. Although none of the instruments provided ideal results, the premise of the kinetic approach for the in situ quantification of analytes was shown to be valid. The possibility of using kinetic methods to resolve responses from overlapped species was also investigated, and shows promise for improving the overall resolution of thin-layer chromatographic methods. A discussion of the instrumental requirements for successful utilization of the kinetic detection method is also given.     

Bioautography detection in thin-layer chromatography

Bioautography is a microbial detection method hyphenated with planar chromatography techniques. It is based mainly on antimicrobial or antifungal properties of analyzed substances. The review discusses three versions of bioautography, i.e. contact, immersion and direct bioautography. The more concern is given to the last one. Many applications are quoted, not only for testing various groups of compounds, but also for investigating biochemical processes and factors influencing bacterial growth. Additionally, related methods, which can be included into direct bioautography, are discussed. The most promising among them seems to be TLC-bioluminescence screening.