Characterization of Corn Silk Extract Using HPLC/HRMS/MS Analyses and Bioinformatic Data Processing.

In addition to having different biological activities of interest, corn silks play a role in the defense of plants. While benzoxamines and flavonoids have already been identified as molecules of plant defense and growth mechanisms, knowledge on the phytochemical composition of corn silk is lacking. Such knowledge would make it possible to better select the most effective varieties to improve resistance or bioactive properties.

Comparison of the Flavonoid Profiles of Corn Silks to Select Efficient Varieties as Trap Plants for .

In Martinique, is a common pest of tomato and is responsible for significant economic losses. To fight against proliferation and damage, corn could be used as a trap crop since larvae growth in the corn silk was inhibited by the presence of some flavonoids. However, only some corn varieties show an efficient inhibitory activity against depending on their flavonoid composition.

TLC-MALDI-TOF-MS-based identification of flavonoid compounds using an inorganic matrix.

Introduction: Thin layer chromatography (TLC) is frequently used to obtain the fingerprint of a plant extract. Although the retardation factor and the response to visualisation give primary information about compound identification, the direct TLC-mass spectrometry (MS) coupling allows a more detailed characterisation of samples.

Objectives: To demonstrate the potential for the flavonoid dereplication using an inorganic matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) method with and without TLC separation.

Molecular Fingerprint Comparison of Closely Related Rose Varieties based on UHPLC-HRMS Analysis and Chemometrics.

Introduction: The "Jardin de Granville" modern rose variety not only combines the morphological properties of its two parental cultivars, but also possesses better agronomic characteristics (abundant blooms, strong growth and vitality, high resistance to common rose diseases). In addition, it shows remarkable biological properties such as a high ability to decrease inflammatory and oxidative stress on skin cells. That is why Parfums Christian Dior selected this rose variety to be an active ingredient in luxury cosmetics.

Development of a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method to monitor in a single run, mono- to triterpenoid compounds distribution in resinous plant materials.

A new procedure based on gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was developed for the simultaneous determination of mono- to triterpenoid compounds in resinous materials. Given the difference of volatility and polarity of the studied compounds some critical steps in this methodology had to be identified and investigated. The recovery of volatile compounds after sample extraction was studied.

Optimization of the derivatization protocol of pentacyclic triterpenes prior to their gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis in plant extracts.

This paper focuses on the application of a two-level full factorial design to optimize the key derivatization step before the GC-FID and GC-MS analysis of pentacyclic triterpenes. The derivatization reaction was screened for influential factors and statistically significant parameters with a p value less than 0.05.

Treatment with KLEPTOSE® CRYSMEB reduces mouse atherogenesis by impacting on lipid profile and Th1 lymphocyte response.

The ability of pharmacological agents to target both "classical" risk factors and inflammation may be key for successful outcomes in the prevention and treatment of atherogenesis. Among the promising drugs interfering with cholesterol metabolism, we investigated whether methyl beta-cyclodextrin (KLEPTOSE® CRYSMEB) could positively impact on atherogenesis, lipid profile and atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in ApoE-/- mice. Eleven-week old ApoE-/- mice were fed either a normal diet (N.

Centrifugal partition chromatography elution gradient for isolation of sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids from Anvillea radiata.

An innovative procedure coupling pressurized solvent extraction and centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC) used in linear gradient elution mode was developed to isolate two pure germacranolides (9α-hydroxyparthenolide and 9β-hydroxyparthenolide) and to separate flavonoids (nepetin, isorhamnetin and jaceosidin) and chlorophyll pigments from aerial parts of Anvillea radiata (Coss.&Durieu). The two main germacranolides recovered using this method represent 2 and 5% of the dried plant material respectively.

Non-targeted molecular characterisation of a rose flower ethyl acetate extract using Ultra-HPLC with atmospheric pressure photoionisation and quadrupole time-of-flight MS/MS.

Introduction: A non-targeted approach to characterise the phytochemical composition of the flower organ of an original rose cultivar 'Jardin de Granville'® was developed. Particular attention was paid to the less documented molecular families of intermediate polarity, compared with the polyphenol family (anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins) and volatile compounds.

Objective: To develop a molecular fingerprinting method for the rapid qualitative phytochemical characterisation of the rose flower ethyl acetate extract.

Different Ways to On-Line Hyphenate Centrifugal Partition Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry: Application to Prenylated Xanthones from Garcinia mangostana.

Centrifugal partition chromatography is a liquid-liquid separation method well adapted for the fractionation or purification of natural compounds from plant extracts. However, following the preparative isolation, the fractions collected must be analysed by high-performance thin-layer chromatography or high-performance liquid chromatography to evaluate their composition and/or their purity. These additional steps are time-consuming and increase the risk of compound degradation.

Computer-assisted management of unconsumed drugs as a cost-containment strategy in oncology.

Background: Cost-containment strategies are required to deal with rising drug expenditure, also in oncology. Drug wastage related to the preparation of chemotherapy drugs for patients is costly, but solutions exist for optimizing the use of unconsumed anticancer drugs.

Objective: Our pharmacy department makes use of a computerized drug storage bank, which records stability data and the amounts of unconsumed drugs available, and is connected to prescription software via an interface.

Phytochemical analysis of Rosa hybrida cv. 'Jardin de Granville' by HPTLC, HPLC-DAD and HPLC-ESI-HRMS: polyphenolic fingerprints of six plant organs.

The Rosa hybrida cultivar 'Jardin de Granville', a delicate clear pink flower, is here investigated through a progressive analytical strategy using complementary phytochemical screening methods in order to characterize the polyphenol content of several parts of the plant. The microwave hydro-ethanolic extract analysis of six different parts of the plant, carried out by High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with a Diode Array Detector (HPLC-DAD) enabled initial identification of the polar molecular families present in each organ, namely tannins and flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol derivatives). The HPLC fingerprints displayed different profiles for each organ, attesting to the original composition and potential valuation of the different plant parts.

Optimization of the isolation and quantitation of kahweol and cafestol in green coffee oil.

Kahweol and cafestol are two diterpenes that exist mainly as esters of fatty acids in green coffee oil. To recover them under their free form they have to be either saponified or trans-esterified. These two compounds are well known to be sensitive to heat, and reagents, therefore experimental conditions used in the transesterification reaction are critical.

New advances in countercurrent chromatography and centrifugal partition chromatography: focus on coupling strategy.

Countercurrent chromatography (CCC) is an attractive separation method because the analytes are partitioned between two immiscible liquid phases avoiding problems related to solid stationary phase. In recent years, this technique has made great progress in separation power and detection potential. This review describes coupling strategies involving high speed CCC (HSCCC) or centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC).

Protective effect of a Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. flowers extract against skin inflammation: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and matrix metalloproteinases inhibitory activities.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taubert (Syn. Butea frondosa; family Fabaceae) is a common plant of the Indian continent (Das et al.

New "hyphenated" CPC-HPLC-DAD-MS strategy for simultaneous isolation, analysis and identification of phytochemicals: application to xanthones from Garcinia mangostana.

Centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC) coupled online with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with diode-array detection (DAD) and mass spectrometry (MS) is presented in this work. This strategy offers the possibility to obtain simultaneously CPC fractionation of natural extracts, the HPLC fingerprint of separated fractions and structural information on molecules contained in each fraction. This new approach was applied to the fractionation and purification of xanthones from Garcinia mangostana (Clusiaceae) pericarp.

Physicochemical characterization of α-, β-, and γ-cyclodextrins bioesterified with decanoate chains used as building blocks of colloidal nanoparticles.

Nanoparticles of amphiphilic α-, β-, and γ-cyclodextrins were obtained by formulation of cyclodextrins enzymatically transesterified with vinyl decanoate. The product of this synthesis is a mixture of bioesterified cyclodextrins with various degrees of substitution (DS) presenting for a same DS different regio-isomers. In a first step, the efficiency of a MALDI-TOF procedure to characterize the average molecular weight of the derivative bulk mixture was demonstrated by comparing the results with those obtained from complementary NMR and HPLC techniques.

Investigations on the chromatographic behaviour of zwitterionic stationary phases used in hydrophilic interaction chromatography.

Two commercial stationary phases possessing a sulfobetaine zwitterionic bonded ligand (ZIC-HILIC and Nucleodur HILIC) were compared under hydrophilic interaction chromatographic (HILIC) conditions. First of all, the separation of 12 model compounds chosen among neurotransmitters and presenting a diversity of ionization states (anionic, cationic and zwitterionic) was studied under varied operating conditions. The effects of the percentage of acetonitrile, ammonium acetate concentration and temperature of the mobile phase were compared on the two columns.

Evaluation of fused-core and monolithic versus porous silica-based C18 columns and porous graphitic carbon for ion-pairing liquid chromatography analysis of catecholamines and related compounds.

This paper evaluates the performances of reversed-phase (RPLC) and ion-pairing chromatography (IPLC) coupled with UV detection for the analysis of a set of 12 catecholamines and related compounds. Different chromatographic columns (porous C18-silica, perfluorinated C18-silica, porous graphitic carbon, monolithic and fused-core silica-based C18 columns) were tested using semi-long perfluorinated carboxylic acids as volatile ion-pairing reagents. Much more promising results were obtained by IPLC than by RPLC and important improvements in analytes peak symmetry and separation resolution were observed when using the "fast chromatography" columns (monolithic and fused-core C18) under IPLC conditions.

On-line hyphenation of centrifugal partition chromatography and high pressure liquid chromatography for the fractionation of flavonoids from Hippophaë rhamnoides L. berries.

Centrifugal Partition Chromatography (CPC), a liquid-liquid preparative chromatography using two immiscible solvent systems, benefits from numerous advantages for the separation or purification of synthetic or natural products. This study presents the on-line hyphenation of CPC-Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (CPC-ELSD) with High Performance Liquid Chromatography-UV (HPLC-UV) for the fractionation of flavonols from a solvent-free microwave extract of sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae) berries.

Development of an ion-pairing reversed-phase liquid chromatography method using a double detection analysis (UV and evaporative light scattering detection) to monitor the stability of Alimta(®)-pemetrexed preparations: identification and quantification of L-glutamic acid as a potential degradation product.

A new method based on high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to ultraviolet and evaporative light scattering detection (HPLC-UV-ELSD) was developed for the determination of L-glutamic acid, a potential degradation product of pemetrexed, and for the quantification of pemetrexed itself. This is an ion-pairing, reversed-phase method. The column was a Synergi MAX-RP C12 4 μm (150 mm x 4.

Bioactive molecules in Kalanchoe pinnata leaves: extraction, purification, and identification.

Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers. (syn.

Approach to hydrophilic interaction chromatography column selection: application to neurotransmitters analysis.

This paper presents the comparison between 12 hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography columns that are commercially available. The main factors influencing the retention and selectivity toward 12 neurotransmitters for these different HILIC systems have been studied. For additional information, the retention data have been analyzed statistically by factor analysis.

Hyphenation of centrifugal partition chromatography with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry using an active flow-splitter device for characterization of flavonol glycosides.

Online coupling of centrifugal partition chromatography to electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (CPC/ESI-MS) was investigated for the separation and characterization of flavonol glycosides. Structural identification and purification monitoring of analytes on milligram scale were demonstrated to be possible by using an active flow-splitter device which transfers automatically and successively, at discrete frequencies, small aliquots of the chromatographic effluent to an independent auxiliary stream directed to an ESI quadrupole mass spectrometer. The CPC protocol used a biphasic solvent system composed of ethyl acetate/ethanol/water (4.