Carbon isotopic (C-13 and C-14) composition of synthetic estrogens and progestogens [PDF]
RATIONALE: Steroids are potent hormones that are found in many environments. Yet, contributions from synthetic and endogenous sources are largely uncharacterized.
Aelion +55 more
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Duvatrienediols in cuticular wax of Burley tobacco leaves
4, 8, 13-Duvatriene-1, 3-diol diastereoisomers have been identified in the cuticular wax of fresh Burley tobacco leaves. Their structures were determined by gas-liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy ...
S Y Chang, C Grunwald
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Flame retardants are added to consumer products to retard the ignition of combustible materials. Technical mixtures of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) were massively used for several decades.
Eva Lipičar +3 more
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Identification of a Widespread Palmitoylethanolamide Contamination in Standard Laboratory Glassware. [PDF]
Introduction: Fatty acid ethanolamides (FAEs) are a family of lipid mediators that participate in a host of biological functions. Procedures for the quantitative analysis of FAEs include organic solvent extraction from biological matrices (e.g., blood ...
Angelini, Roberto +3 more
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Toxicological Analysis of Some Drugs of Abuse in Biological Samples [PDF]
Consumption of drugs of abuse is a scourge of modern world. Abuse, drug addiction and their consequences are one of the major current problems of European society because of the significant repercussions in individual, family, social and economic level ...
Baconi, Daniela Luiza +5 more
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The ammonia chemical ionization mass spectra of 28 methyl ester acetate derivatives of bile acids and related compounds have been determined by gas-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
B R DeMark, P D Klein
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Honey volatiles as a fingerprint for botanical origin: a review on their occurrence on monofloral honeys [PDF]
Honeys have specific organoleptic characteristics, with nutritional and health benefits, being highly appreciated by consumers, not only in food but also in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Honey composition varies between regions according to
Figueiredo, Ana Cristina +3 more
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A rapid magnetic solid phase extraction method followed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis for the determination of mycotoxins in cereals [PDF]
Mycotoxins can contaminate various food commodities, including cereals. Moreover, mycotoxins of different classes can co-contaminate food, increasing human health risk.
Capriotti, Anna Laura +6 more
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Effect of different smoking times and temperatures on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon concentrations in smoked sausages [PDF]
Smoked pork and chicken sausages were prepared using three different time-temperature combinations; 60 °C for 4 hours, 75 °C for 3 hours, and 90 °C for 2 hours.
Anindita Mali +2 more
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Quantification of sirolimus by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry using on-line solid-phase extraction [PDF]
Quantification of the new immunosuppressant sirolimus (syn. rapamycin; Rapamune((R))) in whole blood by chromatography is essential for its clinical use since no immunoassay is available although monitoring is mandatory.
Fleischer, Claudia +5 more
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