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  1. Article ; Online: A Simultaneous Extraction/Derivatization Strategy for Quantitation of Vitamin D in Dried Blood Spots Using LC–MS/MS

    Yashpal S. Chhonker / Nusrat Ahmed / Christine M. Johnston / Ruanne V. Barnabas / Daryl J. Murry

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 24, Iss 5489, p

    Application to Biomarker Study in Subjects Tested for SARS-CoV-2

    2023  Volume 5489

    Abstract: Vitamin D plays a critical role in bone development and maintenance, and in other physiological functions. The quantitation of endogenous levels of individual vitamin D and its metabolites is crucial for assessing several disease state conditions. With ... ...

    Abstract Vitamin D plays a critical role in bone development and maintenance, and in other physiological functions. The quantitation of endogenous levels of individual vitamin D and its metabolites is crucial for assessing several disease state conditions. With cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) leading to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there are several studies that have associated lower levels of serum vitamin D with severity of infection in COVID-19 patients. In this context, we have developed and validated a robust LC–MS/MS method for simultaneous quantitation of vitamin D and its metabolites in human dried blood spot (DBS) obtained from participants tested for COVID-19. The chromatographic separation for vitamin D and metabolites was performed using an ACE Excel C18 PFP column protected with a C18 guard column (Phenomenex, Torrance, CA, USA). The mobile phase consisted of formic acid in water (0.1% v / v ) as mobile phase A and formic acid in methanol (0.1% v / v ) as mobile phase B, operated at a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min. Analysis was performed utilizing the LC–MS/MS technique. The method was sensitive with a limit of quantification of 0.78 ng/mL for all analytes, and had a large dynamic range (200 ng/mL) with a total run time of 11 min. The inter- and intraday accuracy and precision values met the acceptance criteria per the US Food and Drug Administration guidelines. Blood concentrations of 25(OH)D3, vitamin D3, 25(OH)D2, and vitamin D2 over a range of 2–195.6, 0.5–121.5, 0.6–54.9, and 0.5–23.9 ng/mL, respectively, were quantified in 909 DBS samples. In summary, our developed LC−MS/MS method may be used for quantification of vitamin D and its metabolites in DBS, and may be applied to investigations of the emerging role of these compounds in various physiological processes.
    Keywords vitamin D ; LC–MS/MS ; SARS-CoV-2(+) ; biomarker ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: A Concise Review of Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Quantification Methods for Short Chain Fatty Acids as Endogenous Biomarkers

    Neerja Trivedi / Helen E. Erickson / Veenu Bala / Yashpal S. Chhonker / Daryl J. Murry

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 13486, p

    2022  Volume 13486

    Abstract: Fatty acids are widespread naturally occurring compounds, and essential constituents for living organisms. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) appeared as physiologically relevant metabolites for their involvement with gut microbiota, immunology, obesity, ... ...

    Abstract Fatty acids are widespread naturally occurring compounds, and essential constituents for living organisms. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) appeared as physiologically relevant metabolites for their involvement with gut microbiota, immunology, obesity, and other pathophysiological functions. This has raised the demand for reliable analytical detection methods in a variety of biological matrices. Here, we describe an updated overview of sample pretreatment techniques and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-based methods for quantitative analysis of SCFAs in blood, plasma, serum, urine, feces and bacterial cultures. The present review incorporates various procedures and their applications to help researchers in choosing crucial parameters, such as pretreatment for complex biological matrices, and variables for chromatographic separation and detection, to establish a simple, sensitive, and robust quantitative method to advance our understanding of the role of SCFAs in human health and disease as potential biomarkers.
    Keywords short chain fatty acids ; biological samples ; biomarkers ; LC-MS/MS ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 540
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  3. Article ; Online: Simultaneous Quantitation of S(+)- and R(−)-Baclofen and Its Metabolite in Human Plasma and Cerebrospinal Fluid using LC–APCI–MS/MS

    Qingfeng He / Yashpal S. Chhonker / Matthew J. McLaughlin / Daryl J. Murry

    Molecules, Vol 25, Iss 2, p

    An Application for Clinical Studies

    2020  Volume 250

    Abstract: Baclofen is a racemic mixture that is commonly used for the treatment for spasticity. However, the optimal dose and dosing interval to achieve effective cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of baclofen are not known. Moreover, it is unclear if ... ...

    Abstract Baclofen is a racemic mixture that is commonly used for the treatment for spasticity. However, the optimal dose and dosing interval to achieve effective cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of baclofen are not known. Moreover, it is unclear if there are differences in the ability of R- or S-baclofen to cross the blood−brain barrier and achieve effective CSF concentrations. We have validated a liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method with improved selectivity and sensitivity for the simultaneous quantitation of R- and S-baclofen and metabolites in plasma and CSF. Protein precipitation by acetonitrile was utilized to obtain an acceptable recovery of the analytes. The detection and separation of analytes was achieved on a 48 °C-heated Crownpak CR(+) column (150 mm × 4.0 mm, 5μ) with elution using 0.4% formic acid (FA) in water and 0.4% FA in acetonitrile as the mobile phase running at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. Accurate quantitation was assured by using this MS/MS method with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. Therefore, this method is enantioselective, accurate, precise, sensitive, reliable, and linear from 1 to 1500 ng/mL for baclofen and 2 to 4000 ng/mL for the metabolites. An additional method was developed to separate racemic baclofen 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-4 hydroxybutyric acid metabolites for individual concentration determination. Both validated methods were successfully applied to a clinical pharmacokinetic human plasma and CSF study evaluating the disposition of baclofen and metabolites.
    Keywords lc-ms/ms ; baclofen ; 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-4 hydroxybutyric acid (chba) ; chiral separation ; csf ; spasticity ; pharmacokinetics ; Organic chemistry ; QD241-441
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Population pharmacokinetic model of ivermectin in mass drug administration against lymphatic filariasis.

    Abdullah Alshehri / Yashpal S Chhonker / Veenu Bala / Constant Edi / Catherine M Bjerum / Benjamin G Koudou / Lucy N John / Oriol Mitjà / Michael Marks / Christopher L King / Daryl J Murry

    PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 6, p e

    2023  Volume 0011319

    Abstract: Background Ivermectin (IVM) is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug used to treat diseases caused by filarial worms, such as onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (LF). IVM is part of a triple-drug therapy used by the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) as a ... ...

    Abstract Background Ivermectin (IVM) is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug used to treat diseases caused by filarial worms, such as onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (LF). IVM is part of a triple-drug therapy used by the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) as a preventive strategy to eradicate LF in sub-Saharan Africa. The drug shows high variability in drug exposure in previous pharmacokinetic studies. This study aims to build a population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) model to identify and quantify the possible sources of the variability of IVM exposure after a single-oral dose in LF-infected subjects and healthy individuals. Methodology / principal findings In this analysis, 724 samples were collected from treatment-naïve Wuchereria bancrofti-infected (n = 32) and uninfected (n = 24) adults living in Côte d'Ivoire who had received one dose of IVM as a part of triple-drug therapy. PopPK analysis was conducted using Phoenix NLME 8.3 software. The Monte Carlo simulation based on the final model was performed to simulate drug exposure among different dosing groups (200 μg/kg, 18 mg, and 36 mg). A two-compartment model with zero-order dose input into the absorption compartment with a lag time function followed by first-order absorption and linear elimination best described the IVM's pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters. The final model identifies that the PK parameters of IVM are not affected by LF infection. Sex was a significant covariate on the peripheral volume of distribution (Vp/F, 53% lower in men than in women). IVM drug exposure shows linear pharmacokinetic behavior among the simulated dosing groups with similar drug exposure based on sex. Conclusion/significance We have developed a PopPk model to describe and identify possible sources of the variability of IVM exposure. To our knowledge, this is the first PopPK study of IVM in patients with LF. Trial registration NCT02845713; NCT03664063.
    Keywords Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine ; RC955-962 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Piglet cardiopulmonary bypass induces intestinal dysbiosis and barrier dysfunction associated with systemic inflammation

    Jeffrey D. Salomon / Haowen Qiu / Dan Feng / Jacob Owens / Ludmila Khailova / Suzanne Osorio Lujan / John Iguidbashian / Yashpal S. Chhonker / Daryl J. Murry / Jean-Jack Riethoven / Merry L. Lindsey / Amar B. Singh / Jesse A. Davidson

    Disease Models & Mechanisms, Vol 16, Iss

    2023  Volume 5

    Keywords congenital heart disease ; microbiome ; inflammation ; barrier dysfunction ; short-chain fatty acid ; Medicine ; R ; Pathology ; RB1-214
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher The Company of Biologists
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    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: Pharmacokinetics of Moxidectin combined with Albendazole or Albendazole plus Diethylcarbamazine for Bancroftian Filariasis.

    Yashpal S Chhonker / Catherine Bjerum / Veenu Bala / Allassane F Ouattara / Benjamin G Koudou / Toki P Gabo / Abdullah Alshehri / Abdoulaye Meïté / Peter U Fischer / Gary J Weil / Christopher L King / Philip J Budge / Daryl J Murry

    PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 8, p e

    2023  Volume 0011567

    Abstract: Moxidectin (MOX) is a milbemycin endectocide recently approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of onchocerciasis in persons at least 12 years of age. MOX has been shown to have a good safety profile in recent clinical trials. The efficacy of MOX for ... ...

    Abstract Moxidectin (MOX) is a milbemycin endectocide recently approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of onchocerciasis in persons at least 12 years of age. MOX has been shown to have a good safety profile in recent clinical trials. The efficacy of MOX for the treatment of lymphatic filariasis (LF) and its potential use in mass drug administration protocols for the elimination of LF is currently under evaluation. In the context of a clinical trial, we investigated the pharmacokinetics and drug interactions of a combination of MOX plus albendazole (ALB) with or without diethylcarbamazine (DEC) compared to ivermectin (IVM) plus ALB with or without DEC in the following four different treatment arms: (I) IVM (0.2mg/kg) plus DEC (6 mg/kg) and ALB (400mg); (II) IVM plus ALB; (III) MOX (8 mg) plus DEC and ALB; and (IV) MOX plus ALB. Drug concentrations were determined using validated liquid chromatography-mass spectrometric methods. Pharmacokinetic parameters were determined using standard non-compartmental analysis methods. Statistical analysis was performed using JMP software. Fifty-eight of 164 study participants (53 men and five women) were included with ages ranging from 18 to 63 yrs (mean = 37). MOX apparent oral clearance (Cl/F) ranged from 0.7 to 10.8 L/hr with Cmax values ranging from 20.8 to 314.5 ng/mL. The mean (range) area under the curve (AUC)0-∞ for MOX, 3405 ng*hr/mL (742-11376), and IVM 1906 ng*hr/mL (692-5900), varied over a ~15.3 and ~8.5-fold range, respectively. The geometric mean ratio for Cmax, AUC0-t, and AUC0-∞ were within the no-drug interaction range of 80-125% for all drugs. This indicates that the addition of MOX to ALB alone or ALB plus DEC for LF therapy did not alter the drug exposure of co-administered drugs compared to IVM combinations. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT04410406, https://clinicaltrials.gov/.
    Keywords Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine ; RC955-962 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  7. Article ; Online: ZIP8-Mediated Intestinal Dysbiosis Impairs Pulmonary Host Defense against Bacterial Pneumonia

    Derrick R. Samuelson / Deandra R. Smith / Kelly C. Cunningham / Todd A. Wyatt / Sannette C. Hall / Daryl J. Murry / Yashpal S. Chhonker / Daren L. Knoell

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 1022, p

    2022  Volume 1022

    Abstract: Pneumococcal pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. An increased susceptibility is due, in part, to compromised immune function. Zinc is required for proper immune function, and an insufficient dietary intake increases the ... ...

    Abstract Pneumococcal pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. An increased susceptibility is due, in part, to compromised immune function. Zinc is required for proper immune function, and an insufficient dietary intake increases the risk of pneumonia. Our group was the first to reveal that the Zn transporter, ZIP8, is required for host defense. Furthermore, the gut microbiota that is essential for lung immunity is adversely impacted by a commonly occurring defective ZIP8 allele in humans. Taken together, we hypothesized that loss of the ZIP8 function would lead to intestinal dysbiosis and impaired host defense against pneumonia. To test this, we utilized a novel myeloid-specific Zip8 KO mouse model in our studies. The comparison of the cecal microbial composition of wild-type and Zip8 KO mice revealed significant differences in microbial community structure. Most strikingly, upon a S. pneumoniae lung infection, mice recolonized with Zip8 KO-derived microbiota exhibited an increase in weight loss, bacterial dissemination, and lung inflammation compared to mice recolonized with WT microbiota. For the first time, we reveal the critical role of myeloid-specific ZIP8 on the maintenance of the gut microbiome structure, and that loss of ZIP8 leads to intestinal dysbiosis and impaired host defense in the lung. Given the high incidence of dietary Zn deficiency and the ZIP8 variant allele in the human population, additional investigation is warranted to improve surveillance and treatment strategies.
    Keywords zinc ; pneumonia ; microbiome ; zinc transporter ; host defense ; gut-lung axis ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 572
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  8. Article ; Online: Assessment of Tissue Distribution and Metabolism of MP1, a Novel Pyrrolomycin, in Mice Using a Validated LC-MS/MS Method

    Wafaa N. Aldhafiri / Yashpal S. Chhonker / Yuning Zhang / Don W. Coutler / Timothy R. McGuire / Rongshi Li / Daryl J. Murry

    Molecules, Vol 25, Iss 5898, p

    2020  Volume 5898

    Abstract: MP1 is a novel marinopyrrole analogue with activity in MYCN amplified neuroblastoma cell lines. A rapid, selective, and sensitive liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for quantitation ... ...

    Abstract MP1 is a novel marinopyrrole analogue with activity in MYCN amplified neuroblastoma cell lines. A rapid, selective, and sensitive liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for quantitation of MP1 in mouse plasma. Analyte separation was achieved using a Waters Acquity UPLC ® BEH C18 column (1.7 µm, 100 × 2.1 mm). Mobile phase consisted of 0.1% acetic acid in water (10%) and methanol (90%) at a total flow rate of 0.25 mL/min. The mass spectrometer was operated at unit resolution in the multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode, using precursor ion > product ion transitions of 324.10 > 168.30 m / z for MP1 and 411.95 > 224.15 m / z for PL-3. The MS/MS response was linear over the concentration range from 0.2–500 ng/mL for MP1, correlation coefficient (r 2 ) of 0.988. Precision (% RSD) and accuracy (% bias) were within the acceptable limits as per FDA guidelines. MP1 was stable under storage and laboratory handling conditions. The validated method was successfully applied to assess the solubility, in-vitro metabolism, plasma protein binding, and bio-distribution studies of MP1.
    Keywords pyrrolomycin ; in-vitro metabolism ; LC-MS/MS ; biodistribution ; Organic chemistry ; QD241-441
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article ; Online: Simultaneous Quantitation of Isoprenoid Pyrophosphates in Plasma and Cancer Cells Using LC-MS/MS

    Yashpal S. Chhonker / Staci L. Haney / Veenu Bala / Sarah A. Holstein / Daryl J. Murry

    Molecules, Vol 23, Iss 12, p

    2018  Volume 3275

    Abstract: Isoprenoids (IsoP) are an important class of molecules involved in many different cellular processes including cholesterol synthesis. We have developed a sensitive and specific LC-MS/MS method for the quantitation of three key IsoPs in bio-matrices, ... ...

    Abstract Isoprenoids (IsoP) are an important class of molecules involved in many different cellular processes including cholesterol synthesis. We have developed a sensitive and specific LC-MS/MS method for the quantitation of three key IsoPs in bio-matrices, geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP), farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP), and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP). LC-MS/MS analysis was performed using a Nexera UPLC System connected to a LCMS-8060 (Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Columbia, MD) with a dual ion source. The electrospray ionization source was operated in the negative MRM mode. The chromatographic separation and detection of analytes was achieved on a reversed phase ACCQ-TAG Ultra C18 (1.7 µm, 100 mm × 2.1 mm I.D.) column. The mobile phase consisted of (1) a 10 mM ammonium carbonate with 0.1% ammonium hydroxide in water, and (2) a 0.1% ammonium hydroxide in acetonitrile/methanol (75/25). The flow rate was set to 0.25 mL/min in a gradient condition. The limit of quantification was 0.04 ng/mL for all analytes with a correlation coefficient (r2) of 0.998 or better and a total run time of 12 min. The inter- and intra-day accuracy (85⁻115%) precision (<15%), and recovery (40⁻90%) values met the acceptance criteria. The validated method was successfully applied to quantitate basal concentrations of GPP, FPP and GGPP in human plasma and in cultured cancer cell lines. Our LC-MS/MS method may be used for IsoP quantification in different bio-fluids and to further investigate the role of these compounds in various physiological processes.
    Keywords LC-MS/MS ; farnesyl pyrophosphate ; geranyl pyrophosphate ; geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate ; Organic chemistry ; QD241-441
    Subject code 540
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  10. Article ; Online: A linked physiologically based pharmacokinetic model for hydroxychloroquine and metabolite desethylhydroxychloroquine in SARS‐CoV‐2(−)/(+) populations

    Claire Steinbronn / Yashpal S. Chhonker / Jenell Stewart / Hannah Leingang / Kate B. Heller / Meighan L. Krows / Michael Paasche‐Orlow / Anna Bershteyn / Helen C. Stankiewicz Karita / Vaidehi Agrawal / Miriam Laufer / Raphael Landovitz / Mark Wener / Daryl J. Murry / Christine Johnston / Ruanne V. Barnabas / Samuel L. M. Arnold

    Clinical and Translational Science, Vol 16, Iss 7, Pp 1243-

    2023  Volume 1257

    Abstract: Abstract Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved for malaria, systemic and chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Because HCQ has a proposed multimodal mechanism of action and a well‐established ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved for malaria, systemic and chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Because HCQ has a proposed multimodal mechanism of action and a well‐established safety profile, it is often investigated as a repurposed therapeutic for a range of indications. There is a large degree of uncertainty in HCQ pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters which complicates dose selection when investigating its use in new disease states. Complications with HCQ dose selection emerged as multiple clinical trials investigated HCQ as a potential therapeutic in the early stages of the COVID‐19 pandemic. In addition to uncertainty in baseline HCQ PK parameters, it was not clear if disease‐related consequences of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection/COVID‐19 would be expected to impact the PK of HCQ and its primary metabolite desethylhydroxychloroquine (DHCQ). To address the question whether SARS‐CoV‐2 infection/COVID‐19 impacted HCQ and DHCQ PK, dried blood spot samples were collected from SARS‐CoV‐2(−)/(+) participants administered HCQ. When a previously published physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model was used to fit the data, the variability in exposure of HCQ and DHCQ was not adequately captured and DHCQ concentrations were overestimated. Improvements to the previous PBPK model were made by incorporating the known range of blood to plasma concentration ratios (B/P) for each compound, adjusting HCQ and DHCQ distribution settings, and optimizing DHCQ clearance. The final PBPK model adequately captured the HCQ and DHCQ concentrations observed in SARS‐CoV‐2(−)/(+)participants, and incorporating COVID‐19‐associated changes in cytochrome P450 activity did not further improve model performance for the SARS‐CoV‐2(+) population.
    Keywords Therapeutics. Pharmacology ; RM1-950 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wiley
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