ESI-MS法对重烷基苯烃基结构的研究

采用多种分析手段,其中以电喷雾质谱为主的方法研究了重烷基苯的烃基结构。首先通过柱色谱法对重烷基苯进行分离,将其分成了六个族组分。通过各族组分的红外、紫外鉴定,确定它们各自的归属,用电喷雾质谱测定Ⅱ～Ⅴ族组分磺酸盐的相对分子量分布,结合红外、紫外测定的结果及每族物质的不饱和度和通式,推算出了烷基芳烃部分的相对分子质量和烷基的碳数分布。重烷基苯中几个主要成分的碳数分布为:其中二烷基苯的碳数分布在10～25之间,单烷基苯的碳数分布在10～25之间,烷基萘的碳数分布在5～20之间,烷基二联苯的碳数分布在4～19之间。     

Effects of sample drying and storage,and choice of extraction solvent and analysis method on the yield of birch leaf hydrolyzable tannins

In this study, I investigated the effects of different methods of sample drying and storage, and the choice of extraction solvent and analysis method on the concentrations of 14 individual hydrolyzable tannins (HTs), and insoluble ellagitannins in birch (Betula pubescens) leaves. Freeze- and vacuum-drying of birch leaves were found to provide more reliable results than air- or oven-drying. Storage of leaves at –20C for 3 months before freeze-drying did not cause major changes in tannin content, although levels of 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloylglucose and isostrictinin were altered. Storage of dried leaf material at –20C is preferred because 1 year storage of freeze-dried leaves at 4C and at room temperature decreased the concentration of the pedunculagin derivative, one of the main ellagitannins of birch. Furthermore, storage at room temperature increased the levels of isostrictinin and 2,3-(S)-HHDP-glucose, indicating possible HT catabolism. Of the extraction solvents tested, aqueous acetone was superior to pure acetone, or aqueous or pure methanol. The addition of 0.1% ascorbic acid into 70% acetone significantly increased the yield of ellagitannins, presumably by preventing their oxidation. By comparing the conventional rhodanine assay and the HPLC–ESI-MS assay for quantification of leaf galloylglucoses, the former tends to underestimate total concentrations of galloylglucoses in birch leaf extract. On the basis of the outcomes of all the method and solvent comparisons, their suitability for qualitative and quantitative analysis of plant HTs is discussed, emphasizing that each plant species, with its presumably unique HT composition, is likely to have a unique combination of ideal conditions for tissue preservation and extraction.     

Corticosteroids in liver and urine in Sicilian cattle by a LC-MS/MS method

The presence of corticosteroid residues was assessed in urine and liver samples from livestock of Sicily. A total of 630 bovine samples were collected from farms and slaughterhouses. The samples were analysed using solid-phase extraction (SPE) coupled with ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS). All the corticosteroids found were under the maximum residue limit imposed by Commission Regulation (EC) 37/2010. About 4% of liver samples showed dexamethasone levels above the limit of detection (LOD), with a mean of 1.5 ± 0.2 µg kg^?1. Betamethasone was found only in seven liver samples, with a mean of 1.6 ± 0.1 µg kg^?1. Furthermore, prednisolone and prednisone were found only in urine and liver samples from slaughterhouse, probably related to the high rate of stress for bovines. These results suggest good control practices adopted by Sicilian farms, able to ensure the quality of food products.     

A rapid method for simultaneous determination of triterpenoid saponins in Pulsatilla turczaninovii using microwave-assisted extraction and high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

In the present study, a microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) and high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC–MS/MS) method was developed for the simultaneous determination of seven triterpenoid saponins in Pulsatilla turczaninovii. Operational conditions of MAE were optimized using a central composite design. Multiple-reaction monitoring was employed for quantification while switching the electrospray ion source polarity between positive and negative modes. Full validation of the method was carried out (linearity, precision, accuracy, limit of detection and limit of quantification). The results indicated that the method was rapid, specific and reliable. The developed method was successfully applied to determine the investigated compounds in nine batches of P. turczaninovii. These samples were collected in different seasons from the Liaoning province and varied greatly. The total triterpenoid saponins content was the highest in April, the seedling stage, and decreased from May to August. The contents of total triterpenoid saponins decreased significantly after the blooming period.     

Dendrimer as nanocarrier for drug delivery

Dendrimers are novel three dimensional, hyperbranched globular nanopolymeric architectures. Attractive features like nanoscopic size, narrow polydispersity index, excellent control over molecular structure, availability of multiple functional groups at the periphery and cavities in the interior distinguish them amongst the available polymers. Applications of dendrimers in a large variety of fields have been explored. Drug delivery scientists are especially enthusiastic about possible utility of dendrimers as drug delivery tool. Terminal functionalities provide a platform for conjugation of the drug and targeting moieties. In addition, these peripheral functional groups can be employed to tailor-make the properties of dendrimers, enhancing their versatility. The present review highlights the contribution of dendrimers in the field of nanotechnology with intent to aid the researchers in exploring dendrimers in the field of drug delivery.     

龙胆质谱指纹图谱及化学模式识别方法研究

利用电喷雾质谱(ESI-MS)法建立龙胆质谱指纹图谱,研究其中代表性裂环烯醚萜苷类成分的ESI-MS 规律。采用甲醇超声法提取龙胆中裂环烯醚萜苷类成分,在正离子方式检测模式下直接进样,应用一级全扫描质谱建立其特征图谱。运用化学模式识别方法对图谱数据进行分析,发现秋季龙胆样品的聚集程度优于春季龙胆样品,根据春季、秋季药材样品的差异,可以对采收期进行区分;裂环烯醚萜苷类成分在二级质谱中易发生脱水、乙酰基、葡萄糖基等。电喷雾质谱法的精密度、稳定性、重现性均符合要求,且具有特征性强、分析速度快、样品用量少等优点。     

葛根素的电喷雾电离裂解规律解析

利用电喷雾电离技术对葛根素的结构和质谱裂解规律进行研究,用Mass frontier3.0软件辅助解析了主要特征碎片离子及其裂解途径。结果发现,葛根素主要通过D环的糖苷碎裂而发生裂解,出现碎片m/z399、381、363、351、335、321。碎片m/z399裂解成碎片m/z381,碎片m/z381又裂解成碎片m/z363和351为ESI-MS裂解特征。     

脂肪醇聚氧乙烯醚的电喷雾质谱分析

The mass spectrum rule of the fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether(AEO) with different number ethoxy(EO) was discussed by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry(ESI-MS). The main peak of AEO is [M＋Na]^＋ peak, and the response value differ with number of EO. The ionization efficiency is low when the number of EO is high and low, and the ion strength is disproportionate to the concentration of sample, so the value of the number of EO detected should be revised as it is not consistent with actual number. The dimer ＋Na^＋ peak of and trimer＋Na^＋ peak will appear when the concentration of the sample injected or the intensity of the trap ion is high.     

含芳香氨基酸三肽及其衍生物自由基离子的形成和解离机理研究

铜-配体(L)-三肽组成的三元复合物［Cu(L)M］²⁺,其中,L表示4′-氯-2,2′:6′,2″-三联吡啶(缩写为4Cl-tpy);M表示酪氨酰-甘氨酰-色氨酸(YGW)及其修饰型三肽(CH₃CO-YGW-OCH₃,缩写 Ac-YGW-OMe)。使用该复合物,通过碰撞诱导解离 (collision-induced dissociation, CID)产生两种自由基离子 (［YGW］^·+和［Ac-YGW-OMe］^·+)。采用串联质谱结合密度泛函理论 (density functional theory, DFT)得到气相稳定结构,并研究其气相解离行为。研究结果表明,［YGW］^·+和［Ac-YGW-OMe］^·+的气相解离行为截然不同,［YGW］^·+主要产生［M-CO₂-116］⁺和［M-CO₂］^·+碎片离子;而［Ac-YGW-OMe］^·+在气相中主要产生［M-CH₃OH］^·+碎片离子。推测这两种离子的气相裂解机理分别为：［YGW］^·+羧基上的质子重排到多肽骨架中羰基氧上,经历 C_α-C键的断裂产生［M-CO₂］^·+、断裂色氨酸侧链 C_β-C_γ键产生［M-CO₂-116］⁺离子;［Ac-YGW-OMe］^·+则先经历质子重排到酯基氧上,然后经过C-O酯键的断裂形成［M-CH₃OH］^·+离子。参与重排的质子可能有3个来源：Ac-YGW-OMe中甘氨酸的C_α-H、色氨酸的C_α-H 或C_β-H,该机理有待进一步验证。本研究将为其他类型多肽及衍生物的结构及气相反应机理研究提供参考。     

哌嗪乙氧基雌酮的电子电离质谱和快原子轰击电离(－)质谱测定及裂解途径

哌嗪乙氧基雌酮是一种可望用于防治骨质疏松症的全新合成的雌激素类化合物，本文采用EI-MS、FAB (－) -MS 、ESI-MS三种质谱技术分别对其结构和裂解途径进行了研究。采用FAB(－) -MS，获得m/z 404［M+Na-H］^-、382［M］^-、381［M-H］^-质谱峰；采用EI-MS, 获得m/z 382 M^+•；采用ESI-MS, 获得m/z 383［M+H］⁺。分子离子m/z 382 M^+•和主要特征子离子与其结构特征相符，并解释了其中的主要特征子离子，对其结构和裂解途径进行了确证。