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Indian J Med Microbiol ; 48: 100556, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38447857

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Carbapenem resistant Gram negative bacteria have emerged as priority pathogens in recent years. Cefiderocol is a siderophore cephalosporin licensed in 2019 with claimed activity against ESBL producing and carbapenem resistant bacteria with much better safety margin compared to colistin. The present study was undertaken to assess the in vitro activity of cefiderocol against carbapenem resistant clinical isolates, compared to some select antimicrobial agents including colistin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seventy-seven isolates of Gram negative bacteria belonging to the three commonly encountered groups of Enterobacterales, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter spp were included. Susceptibility testing for Cefiderocol was determined by Kirby-Bauer's disk diffusion technique as per CLSI guidelines using Cefiderocol disc (30 µg). Sensitivity for the other agents were determined using automated system. RESULTS: Of the 77 isolates, 58.4% belonged to Enterobacterales, followed by P.aeruginosa (27.3%) and Acinetobacter spp (14.3%). Three out of 45 Enterobacterales isolates, one out of 21 P.aeruginosa and none in the Acinetobacter group were found resistant to cefiderocol. All the isolates were intermediate sensitive (I) for colistin since the "susceptible" interpretive category has been eliminated. Tigecycline showed good activity (80.0% sensitive) against Enterobacterales followed by aztreonam (71.1% sensitive). CONCLUSION: Cefiderocol is not yet available in India and our study is possibly the second one from this country demonstrating in vitro resistance to this important antimicrobial agent. However, with a relatively better safety profile compared to colistin, cefiderocol can be an important agent to combat these highly resistant pathogens.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents , Carbapenems , Cefiderocol , Cephalosporins , Gram-Negative Bacteria , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Humans , Cephalosporins/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Carbapenems/pharmacology , Gram-Negative Bacteria/drug effects , Gram-Negative Bacteria/isolation & purification , Colistin/pharmacology , Acinetobacter/drug effects , Acinetobacter/isolation & purification , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/drug effects , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/isolation & purification , Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections/microbiology
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Med J Armed Forces India ; 71(Suppl 2): S509-11, 2015 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26843771
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J Craniofac Surg ; 23(6): e623-7, 2012 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23172501

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Class II skeletal malocclusion due to mandibular deficiency is considered a risk factor for sleep disorders due to oropharyngeal airway deficiencies. In view of the above, a prospective interventional study was undertaken to evaluate upper airway dimensional changes and position of hyoid bone by comparing pretreatment and posttreatment lateral cephalograms. The objective also included the establishment of the ratio of mandibular advancement to increase in airway dimensions. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Pretreatment and posttreatment lateral cephalograms of 20 adults (13 females and 7 males) with skeletal class II malocclusion treated by combined orthodontics and bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy was evaluated for changes in posterior airway space (PAS), superior airway space (SAS), minimum airway space (MAS), hyoid bone position (MP-H), effective mandibular length (Co-Gn), mandibular corpus length (Go-Pg), and pogonion position (N perpendicular-Pg). The cephalograms were manually traced by a single operator and the data analyzed using MINITAB 13.2 version software. RESULTS: There was a statistically highly significant (P = 0.0001) increase in PAS, SAS, MP-H, Co-Gn, and Go-Pg. The mean ratio of mandibular advancement to increase PAS, SAS, and MAS was 1:0.35, 1:0.34, and 1:0.24, respectively. Hyoid bone moved superiorly and in an anterior direction by 2.1 ± 2.8 mm and was found to be statistically highly significant (P = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: The study showed an overall increase in airway dimension and improvement in hyoid position. Thus, the procedure may be considered beneficial in reducing upper airway collapsibility and preventing sleep disorders due to oropharyngeal airway deficiencies in skeletal class II malocclusion.


Subject(s)
Malocclusion, Angle Class II/diagnostic imaging , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/surgery , Mandibular Advancement , Pharynx/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Cephalometry , Female , Humans , Hyoid Bone , Male , Osteotomy, Sagittal Split Ramus , Prospective Studies , Radiography , Treatment Outcome
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Indian J Pathol Microbiol ; 54(1): 176-9, 2011.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21393911

ABSTRACT

Rearrangements of the mixed lineage leukemia (MLL) gene at 11q23 commonly occur in infants with CALLA negative B lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Most often, these are detected by conventional karyotyping; however, fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) with the help of a dual-color break-apart probe is used to identify cryptic translocations. When there is an MLL gene translocation, the usual FISH signal pattern is 1 red-1 green-1 yellow fusion signal pattern. We present a case of an infant with CALLA negative precursor B-ALL with a characteristic translocation t(4;11) (q21;q23), however, with an unusual MLL FISH signal pattern.


Subject(s)
In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence/methods , Myeloid-Lymphoid Leukemia Protein/genetics , Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/diagnosis , Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/pathology , Translocation, Genetic , Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase , Humans , Infant , Male
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Neuroscience ; 161(2): 451-8, 2009 Jun 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19328224

ABSTRACT

Trisomy of human chromosome 21 (Hsa 21) causes the pathological characteristics of Down syndrome (DS). Little is known about the mechanisms by which trisomy 21 affects the expression of genes on other chromosomes. Using a mouse model of DS, the Ts65Dn mouse, we have performed mRNA and protein measurements to identify genes on chromosomes not syntenic with Hsa 21 whose expression is affected by the presence of three copies of genes between loci Mrpl39 and Znf295 on mouse chromosome 16 (Mmu 16). We report the upregulation of beta-catenin, located on mouse chromosome 9 (Mmu 9) in Ts65Dn brain. Using immunocytochemistry on Ts65Dn and control mouse brain tissue, we observed a striking increase in beta-catenin expression specifically in the endothelial cells lining the cerebral blood vessels of the Ts65Dn mice. Since beta-catenin is involved in cell-cell adhesion, upregulation of this protein in DS may alter adherens protein interactions that are involved in the normal functions of endothelial cells. Elevated beta-catenin might be responsible for altered endothelial cell function/s leading to the impairment of brachial flow velocity observed in DS.


Subject(s)
Brain/metabolism , Down Syndrome/metabolism , beta Catenin/biosynthesis , Animals , Blood Vessels/metabolism , Brain/blood supply , Cadherins/biosynthesis , Cerebral Cortex/metabolism , Chromosomes, Mammalian/genetics , Down Syndrome/genetics , Down-Regulation , Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3/biosynthesis , Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 beta , Immunohistochemistry , Mice , Mice, Mutant Strains , Presenilin-1/biosynthesis , RNA, Messenger/biosynthesis , Up-Regulation , alpha Catenin/biosynthesis , beta Catenin/genetics
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J Pharm Biomed Anal ; 40(2): 360-8, 2006 Feb 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16112830

ABSTRACT

A simple, sensitive and rapid liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for the quantification of gabapentin, a new antiepileptic drug, in human plasma using its structural analogue, 1,1-cyclohexane diacetic acid monoamide (CAM) as internal standard. The method involved a simple protein precipitation by means of acetonitrile followed by a rapid isocratic elution with 10mM ammonium formate buffer/acetonitrile (20/80, v/v, pH 3.0) on Waters Symmetry C(18 reversed phase chromatographic column and analyzed by mass spectrometry in the multiple reaction monitoring mode. The precursor to product ion transitions of m/z 172-->154 and m/z 200-->182 were used to measure the analyte and the IS, respectively. The assay exhibited a linear dynamic range of 40-10000 ng/mL for gabapentin in human plasma. The limit of detection and lower limit of quantification in human plasma were 10 and 40 ng/mL, respectively. Acceptable precision and accuracy were obtained for concentrations over the standard curve ranges. A run time of 2 min for each sample made it possible to analyze a throughput of more than 400 human plasma samples per day. The validated method has been successfully used to analyze human plasma samples for application in pharmacokinetic, bioavailability or bioequivalence studies.


Subject(s)
Amines/blood , Anticonvulsants/blood , Chromatography, Liquid/methods , Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids/blood , gamma-Aminobutyric Acid/blood , Amines/administration & dosage , Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids/administration & dosage , Drug Stability , Gabapentin , Humans , Reproducibility of Results , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization , Temperature , Time Factors , gamma-Aminobutyric Acid/administration & dosage
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16009606

ABSTRACT

A simple, sensitive and selective HPLC method with UV detection (315 nm) was developed and validated for quantitation of entacapone in human plasma, the newest addition to the group of antiparkinsonian agents. Following a single-step liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) with ethyl acetate/n-hexane (30/70, v/v), the analyte and internal standard (rofecoxib) were separated using an isocratic mobile phase of 30 mM phosphate buffer (pH 2.75)/acetonitrile (62/38, v/v) on a reverse phase C18 column. The lower limit of quantitation was 25 ng/mL, with a relative standard deviation of less than 8%. A linear range of 25-2500 ng/mL was established. This HPLC method was validated with between-batch and within-batch precision of 2.2-4.2% and 1.7-7.8%, respectively. The between-batch and within-batch accuracy was 98.7-107.5% and 97.5-106.0%, respectively. Frequently coadministered drugs did not interfere with the described methodology. Stability of entacapone in plasma was excellent, with no evidence of degradation during sample processing (autosampler) and 30 days storage in a freezer. This validated method is sensitive, simple and repeatable enough to be used in pharmacokinetic studies.


Subject(s)
Antiparkinson Agents/blood , Catechols/blood , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Administration, Oral , Antiparkinson Agents/pharmacokinetics , Catechols/chemistry , Catechols/pharmacokinetics , Humans , Molecular Structure , Nitriles , Reproducibility of Results , Time Factors
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J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci ; 822(1-2): 326-9, 2005 Aug 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16005696

ABSTRACT

A sensitive and selective HPLC method with UV detection (290 nm) was developed and validated for quantitation of pantoprazole, proton-pump inhibitor, in human plasma. Following a single-step liquid-liquid extraction with methyl tert-butyl ether/diethyl ether (70/30, v/v), the analyte and internal standard (zonisamide) were separated using an isocratic mobile phase of 10mM phosphate buffer (pH 6.0)/acetonitrile (61/39, v/v) on reverse phase Waters symmetry C18 column. The lower limit of quantitation was 20 ng/mL, with a relative standard deviation of less than 4%. A linear range of 20-5000 ng/mL was established. This HPLC method was validated with between-batch and within-batch precision of 1.3-3.2% and 0.7-3.3%, respectively. The between-batch and within-batch bias was -0.5 to 8.2 % and -2.5 to 12.1%, respectively. This validated method is sensitive and repeatable enough to be used in pharmacokinetic studies.


Subject(s)
Benzimidazoles/blood , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Omeprazole/analogs & derivatives , Sulfoxides/blood , 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles , Humans , Omeprazole/blood , Pantoprazole , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and Specificity , Ultraviolet Rays
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J Pharm Biomed Anal ; 39(5): 1006-13, 2005 Oct 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16006083

ABSTRACT

A simple, sensitive and rapid liquid chromatographic/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometric method was developed and validated for the quantitation of nebivolol in human plasma. The method involved a simple single-step liquid-liquid extraction with diethyl ether/dichloromethane (70/30). The analyte was chromatographed on Waters symmetry C18 reversed-phase chromatographic column by isocratic elution with water:acetonitrile:formic acid (30:70:0.03, v/v) and analyzed by mass spectrometry in the multiple reaction monitoring mode. The precursor to product ion transitions of m/z 406.4-151.5 and m/z 409.1-228.1 were used to measure the analyte and the internal standard (I.S.), respectively. The chromatographic runtime was 2 min and the weighted (1/x2) calibration curves were linear over the range 50-10,000 pg/mL. The method was validated in terms of accuracy, precision, absolute recovery, freeze-thaw stability, bench-top stability and re-injection reproducibility. The limit of detection and lower limit of quantification in human plasma were 10 and 50 pg/mL, respectively. The within- and between-batch accuracy and precision were found to be well within acceptable limits (<10%). The analyte was stable after three freeze-thaw cycles (deviation <10%). The average absolute recoveries of nebivolol and tamsulosin, used as an internal standard, from spiked plasma samples were 73.4+/-3.7 and 72.1+/-2.0%, respectively. The assay method described here was applied to study the pharmacokinetics of nebivolol.


Subject(s)
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists/blood , Benzopyrans/blood , Ethanolamines/blood , Adrenergic beta-Antagonists/pharmacokinetics , Benzopyrans/pharmacokinetics , Calibration , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid , Ethanolamines/pharmacokinetics , Humans , Nebivolol , Quality Control , Reproducibility of Results , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization
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Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom ; 19(14): 1970-8, 2005.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15954179

ABSTRACT

A simple, sensitive and rapid liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS) method was developed and validated for the quantification of valproic acid, an antiepileptic drug, in human plasma using benzoic acid as internal standard (IS). Following solid-phase extraction, the analytes were separated using an isocratic mobile phase on a reversed-phase C18 column and analyzed by MS in the single ion monitoring mode using the respective [M-H]- ions, m/z 143 for valproic acid and m/z 121 for the IS. The assay exhibited a linear dynamic range of 0.5-60 microg/mL for valproic acid in human plasma. The lower limit of quantification was 500 ng/mL with a relative standard deviation of less than 10%. Acceptable precision and accuracy were obtained for concentrations over the standard curve range. The average absolute recoveries of valproic acid and the IS from spiked plasma samples were 96.1+/-4.2 and 95.6+/-2.7%, respectively. A run time of 4.5 min for each sample made it possible to analyze more than 250 human plasma samples per day. The validated method has been successfully used to analyze human plasma samples for application in pharmacokinetic, bioavailability and bioequivalence studies.


Subject(s)
Anticonvulsants/analysis , Chromatography, Liquid/methods , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization/methods , Valproic Acid/analysis , Anticonvulsants/blood , Anticonvulsants/pharmacokinetics , Antifungal Agents/analysis , Benzoic Acid/analysis , Chromatography, Liquid/standards , Humans , Reference Standards , Reproducibility of Results , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization/standards , Valproic Acid/blood , Valproic Acid/pharmacokinetics
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Biomed Chromatogr ; 19(10): 709-19, 2005 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15828055

ABSTRACT

A simple, rapid, sensitive and specific liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for quantification of tamsulosin (I), a highly selective alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist used for the treatment of patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. The analyte and internal standard, mosapride (II) were extracted by liquid-liquid extraction with diethyl ether-dichloromethane (70:30, v/v) using a Glas-Col Multi-Pulse Vortexer. The chromatographic separation was performed on a reverse phase Waters symmetry C18 column with a mobile phase of 0.03% formic acid-acetonitrile (30:70, v/v). The protonated analyte was quantitated in positive ionization by multiple reaction monitoring with a mass spectrometer. The mass transitions m/z 409.1 solidus in circle 228.1 and m/z 422.3 solidus in circle 198.3 were used to measure I and II, respectively. The assay exhibited a linear dynamic range of 0.1-50.0 ng/mL for tamsulosin in human plasma. The lower limit of quantitation was 100 pg/mL with a relative standard deviation of less than 10%. Acceptable precision and accuracy were obtained for concentrations over the standard curve ranges. A run time of 2.0 min for each sample made it possible to analyze a throughput of more than 400 human plasma samples per day. The validated method has been successfully used to analyze human plasma samples for application in pharmacokinetic, bioavailability or bioequivalence studies.


Subject(s)
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists/blood , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization/methods , Sulfonamides/blood , Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists/pharmacokinetics , Drug Stability , Humans , Sensitivity and Specificity , Sulfonamides/pharmacokinetics , Tamsulosin
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Biomed Chromatogr ; 19(10): 751-60, 2005 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15856489

ABSTRACT

A simple, rapid, sensitive and specific liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for quantification of hydrochlorothiazide (I), a common diuretic and anti-hypertensive agent. The analyte and internal standard, tamsulosin (II) were extracted by liquid-liquid extraction with diethyl ether-dichloromethane (70:30, v/v) using a Glas-Col Multi-Pulse Vortexer. The chromatographic separation was performed on a reversed-phase column (Waters symmetry C18) with a mobile phase of 10 mm ammonium acetate-methanol (15:85, v/v). The protonated analyte was quantitated in negative ionization by multiple reaction monitoring with a mass spectrometer. The mass transitions m/z 296.1 solidus in circle 205.0 and m/z 407.2 solidus in circle 184.9 were used to measure I and II, respectively. The assay exhibited a linear dynamic range of 0.5-200 ng/mL for hydrochlorothiazide in human plasma. The lower limit of quantitation was 500 pg/mL, with a relative standard deviation of less than 9%. Acceptable precision and accuracy were obtained for concentrations over the standard curve ranges. A run time of 2.5 min for each sample made it possible to analyze a throughput of more than 400 human plasma samples per day. The validated method has been successfully used to analyze human plasma samples for application in pharmacokinetic, bioavailability or bioequivalence studies.


Subject(s)
Antidiuretic Agents/blood , Antihypertensive Agents/blood , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Hydrochlorothiazide/blood , Mass Spectrometry/methods , Drug Stability , Humans , Hydrochlorothiazide/pharmacokinetics , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and Specificity
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J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci ; 816(1-2): 209-14, 2005 Feb 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15664352

ABSTRACT

A simple, sensitive and selective HPLC method with UV detection (284 nm) was developed and validated for quantitation of rabeprazole in human plasma, the newest addition to the group of proton-pump inhibitors. Following solid-phase extraction using Waters Oasistrade mark SPE cartridges, the analyte and internal standard (Pantoprazole) were separated using an isocratic mobile phase of 5 mM ammonium acetate buffer (pH adjusted to 7.4 with sodium hydroxide solution)/acetonitrile/methanol (45/20/35, v/v) on reverse phase Waters symmetry C(18) column. The lower limit of quantitation was 20 ng/mL, with a relative standard deviation of less than 8%. A linear range of 20-1000 ng/mL was established. This HPLC method was validated with between- and within-batch precision of 2.4-7.2% and 2.2-7.3%, respectively. The between- and within-batch bias was -1.7 to 2.6% and -2.6 to 2.1%, respectively. Frequently coadministered drugs did not interfere with the described methodology. Stability of rabeprazole in plasma was excellent, with no evidence of degradation during sample processing (autosampler) and 3 months storage in a freezer. This validated method is sensitive, simple and repeatable enough to be used in pharmacokinetic studies.


Subject(s)
Benzimidazoles/blood , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Omeprazole/analogs & derivatives , Omeprazole/blood , 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles , Benzimidazoles/pharmacokinetics , Drug Stability , Humans , Omeprazole/pharmacokinetics , Rabeprazole , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and Specificity
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J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci ; 816(1-2): 215-21, 2005 Feb 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15664353

ABSTRACT

A simple, sensitive and specific HPLC method with UV detection (284 nm) was developed and validated for quantitation of Etoricoxib in human plasma, the newest addition to the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-a highly selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Following a single-step liquid-liquid extraction with diethyl ether/dichloromethane (70/30, v/v), the analyte and internal standard (Zaleplon) were separated using an isocratic mobile phase of water/acetonitrile (58/42, v/v) on reverse phase Waters symmetry C(18) column. The lower limit of quantitation was 5 ng/mL, with a relative standard deviation of less than 20%. A linear range of 5-2500 ng/mL was established. This HPLC method was validated with between- and within-batch precision of 4.1-5.1% and 1.1-2.4%, respectively. The between- and within-batch bias was -3.8-4.7% and -0.6-9.4%, respectively. Frequently coadministered drugs did not interfere with the described methodology. Stability of Etoricoxib in plasma was >90%, with no evidence of degradation during sample processing (autosampler) and 30 days storage in a freezer. This validated method is sensitive and simple with between-batch precision of <6% and was used in pharmacokinetic studies.


Subject(s)
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors/blood , Pyridines/blood , Sulfones/blood , Drug Stability , Etoricoxib , Humans , Pyridines/isolation & purification , Pyridines/pharmacokinetics , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and Specificity , Sulfones/isolation & purification , Sulfones/pharmacokinetics
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Biomed Chromatogr ; 19(7): 539-48, 2005 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15654725

ABSTRACT

A simple, rapid, sensitive and specific liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for quantification of mosapride (I), a novel and potent gastroprokinetic agent that enhances the upper gastrointestinal motility by stimulating 5-HT(4) receptor. The analyte and internal standard, tamsulosin (II), were extracted by liquid-liquid extraction with diethyl ether-dichloromethane (70:30, v/v) using a Glas-Col Multi-Pulse Vortexer. The chromatographic separation was performed on a reversed-phase Waters symmetry C(18) column with a mobile phase of 0.03% formic acid-acetonitrile (10:90, v/v). The protonated analyte was quantitated in positive ionization by multiple reaction monitoring with a mass spectrometer. The mass transitions m/z 422.3 -->198.3 and m/z 409.1 -->228.1 were used to measure I and II, respectively. The assay exhibited a linear dynamic range of 0.5-100.0 ng/mL for mosapride in human plasma. The lower limit of quantitation was 500 pg/mL with a relative standard deviation of less than 15%. Acceptable precision and accuracy were obtained for concentrations over the standard curve ranges. A run time of 2.0 min for each sample made it possible to analyze a throughput of more than 400 human plasma samples per day. The validated method has been successfully used to analyze human plasma samples for application in pharmacokinetic, bioavailability or bioequivalence studies.


Subject(s)
Benzamides/blood , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Morpholines/blood , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization/methods , Drug Stability , Humans , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and Specificity
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J Pharm Biomed Anal ; 36(3): 505-15, 2004 Nov 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15522524

ABSTRACT

A simple and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for estimation of cerivastatin (I) in human plasma, a potent hydroxy-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor. The analyte and internal standard (atorvastatin, II) were extracted by liquid/liquid extraction with diethyl ether/dichloromethane (70/30, v/v). The chromatographic separation was performed on reverse phase Xterra ODS column with a mobile phase of water/acetonitrile (30/70, v/v) with 0.03% formic acid. The protonated analyte was quantitated in positive ionization by multiple reaction monitoring with a mass spectrometer. The mass transitions m/z 460.4 --> 356.3 and 559.2 --> 440.3 were used to measure I and II, respectively. The lower limit of quantitation was 10pg/mL with a relative standard deviation of less than 15%. Acceptable precision and accuracy were obtained for concentrations over the calibration curve ranges (0.01-10ng/mL). Sample analysis time of 2min for each sample made it possible to analyze a throughput of more than 400 human plasma samples per day. The assay can be used to analyze human plasma samples to support phase I and II clinical studies.


Subject(s)
Pyridines/blood , Pyridines/pharmacokinetics , Chromatography, Liquid/methods , Humans , Mass Spectrometry/methods , Pyridines/chemistry , Sensitivity and Specificity
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15315772

ABSTRACT

A simple, rapid, sensitive and specific liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for quantitation of tadalafil (I) in human plasma, a new selective, reversible phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor. The analyte and internal standard (sildenafil, II) were extracted by liquid-liquid extraction with diethyl ether/dichloromethane (70/30, v/v) using a Glas-Col Multi-Pulse Vortexer. The chromatographic separation was performed on reverse phase Xterra MS C18 column with a mobile phase of 10mM ammonium formate/acetonitrile (10/90, v/v, pH adjusted to 3.0 with formic acid). The protonate of analyte was quantitated in positive ionization by multiple reaction monitoring with a mass spectrometer. The mass transitions m/z 390.4 --> 268.0 and m/z 475.5 --> 58.3 were used to measure I and II, respectively. The assay exhibited a linear dynamic range of 10-1000 ng/mL for tadalafil in human plasma. The lower limit of quantitation was 10 ng/mL with a relative standard deviation of less than 15%. Acceptable precision and accuracy were obtained for concentrations over the standard curve ranges. Run time of 1.2 min for each sample made it possible to analyze a throughput of more than 400 human plasma samples per day. The validated method has been successfully used to analyze human plasma samples for application in pharmacokinetic, bioavailability or bioequivalence studies.


Subject(s)
Carbolines/blood , Chromatography, Liquid/methods , Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors/blood , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization/methods , Calibration , Humans , Reference Standards , Sensitivity and Specificity , Tadalafil
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15282101

ABSTRACT

A simple, rapid, sensitive and specific liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for quantification of dutasteride (I), a potent and the first specific dual inhibitor of 5alpha-reductase, in human plasma. The analyte and internal standard (finasteride (II)) were extracted by liquid-liquid extraction with diethyl ether/dichloromethane (70/30, v/v) using a Glas-Col Multi-Pulse Vortexer. The chromatographic separation was performed on a reverse phase Xterra MS C18 column with a mobile phase of 10 mM ammonium formate/acetonitrile (15/85, v/v, pH adjusted to 3.0 with formic acid). The protonated analyte was quantitated in positive ionization by multiple reaction monitoring with a mass spectrometer. The mass transitions m/z 529.5 --> 461.5 and m/z 373.3 --> 317.4 were used to measure I and II, respectively. The assay exhibited a linear dynamic range of 0.1-25.0 ng/mL for dutasteride in human plasma. The lower limit of quantitation was 100 pg/mL with a relative standard deviation of less than 15%. Acceptable precision and accuracy were obtained for concentrations over the standard curve ranges. A run time of 1.2 min for each sample made it possible to analyze a throughput of more than 400 human plasma samples/day. The validated method has been successfully used to analyze human plasma samples for application in pharmacokinetic, bioavailability or bioequivalence studies.


Subject(s)
Azasteroids/blood , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods , Enzyme Inhibitors/blood , Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization/methods , Calibration , Dutasteride , Humans , Reference Standards , Sensitivity and Specificity
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