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An assay for inorganic mercury(II) based on its post-catalytic enhancement effect on the potassium permanganate-luminol system.

A strong chemiluminescence (CL) response is observed when potassium permanganate solution is injected into basic luminol solution. When the CL reaction terminates, subsequent injection of Hg2+ solution into the reaction mixture results in a new CL reaction. Based on the post-catalytic enhancement effect of Hg2+ on the potassium permanganate-luminol system in basic media, a fast and simple CL-coupled flow injection analysis for the determination of Hg2+ was developed. In optimum conditions, CL intensity is proportional to Hg2+ concentration over the range 1.0 x 10(-8)-1.0 x 10(-5) g/mL, with a detection limit of 2.0 x 10(-9) g/mL. The relative standard deviation (RSD) is 3.6% for 1.0 x 10(-7) g/mL Hg2+ (n = 11). After pretreatment with sulphydryl cotton fibre, environmental water samples were analysed by the proposed method for total mercury determination with satisfactory results. The results were in good agreement with those given by hydride generation-cold vapour atomic absorption spectrometry (HG-CVAAS).

Catalysis↗

Determination of zinc in serum, blood, and ultrafiltrate fluid from patients on hemofiltration by graphite furnace/atomic absorption spectroscopy or flow injection analysis/atomic absorption spectroscopy.

Two methods were optimized for the determination of zinc in samples of blood, serum, and ultrafiltrate fluid from patients with chronic renal impairment undergoing hemofiltration. In the first procedure, after acid digestion of the samples, Zn in blood and serum is determined by a system coupled to flow injection analysis and atomic absorption spectroscopy. The method is rapid, automated, simple, needs small amounts of sample, and has acceptable analytical characteristics. The analytical characteristics obtained were as follows: determination range of method, 0.05-2.0 ppm of Zn; precision as coefficient of variation (CV), 5.3%; recovery, 95-105%; and detection limit (DL), 0.02 ppm. The second method is optimized for ultrafiltrate fluid because the sensitivity of the first procedure is not suitable for the levels of Zn (ppb or ng/mL) in these samples. The technique chosen was atomic absorption spectroscopy with electrothermal atomization in a graphite furnace. The analytical characteristics obtained were as follows: determination range of method, 0.3-2.0 ppb Zn; CV, 5.7%; recovery, 93-107%; and DL, 0.12 ppb. The methods were used to determine zinc in samples of blood, serum, and ultrafiltrate fluid from 5 patients with chronic renal impairment undergoing hemofiltration to discover whether there were significant differences in the zinc contents of blood, serum, and ultrafiltrate fluid after the hemofiltration process. An analysis of variance of the experimental data obtained from a randomly selected group of 5 patients showed that zinc concentrations in the ultrafiltrate fluid, venous blood, and venous serum do not vary during hemofiltration (p < 0.05), whereas in arterial blood and serum, the time factor has a significant effect.

Flow Injection Analysis↗

Fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection of oxazole-labelled amines and thiols.

Fluorescence and chemiluminescence analyses of amino acids and thiols derivatized with 2-fluoro-4,5-diphenyloxazole (DIFOX) and 2-chloro-4,5-bis(p-N,N-dimethylaminosulphonylphenyl)oxazole (SAOX-Cl) were investigated. Thirteen diphenyloxazole (DIOX)-derivatized amino acids were separated within 38 min by a linear gradient elution from 100% A [0.05 M phosphate (pH 7.0): CH3CN (75:25)] to 100% B [0.05 M phosphate (pH 7.0):CH3CN (1:1)] over 30 min and an isocratic elution of 100% B for 30 min. The detection limits (S/N = 2) with fluorescence detection were in the range of 19-64 fmol. Thiols derivatized with SAOX-Cl were separated by an isocratic elution using 0.1 M H3PO4:CH3CN (65:35) and detected fluorimetrically. The detection limits (S/N = 2) of reduced glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, 2-mercaptopropionylglycine, cysteine, homocysteine and captopril were 1.2, 1.5, 1.9, 5.7, 6.4 and 7.9 fmol, respectively. Peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence (CL) intensities of sulphonyl-5-N,N-dimethylaminonaphthalene (DNS), SAOX and DIOX derivatives were compared using three different oxalate esters (DFPO, TCPO and TDPO) by flow injection analysis. The relative chemiluminescence intensity (RCL) of SAOX-proline and DIOX-proline were 76-80% and 19-25% of DNS-proline (100%), respectively. Other SAOX and DIOX derivatives showed lower CL intensities (< 12%). Extremely low CL intensities were obtained for the fluorescent tagging reagents (< 0.11%) and their hydrolysis products (< 0.80%). Secondary amino acids and peptides, derivatized with DIFOX in aqueous media at room temperature for 1 h, were detected using DFPO/H2O2. TCPO/H2O2 and TDPO/H2O2 after separation by high performance liquid chromatography.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Amines↗

Flow-injection spectrophotometric determination of piroxicam.

Two flow-injection analysis (FIA) methods are proposed for the determination of piroxicam. The first involves measurement of the UV absorbance of a solution containing the drug, methanol and hydrochloric acid at 332 nm; in the second method a Fe(III)-piroxicam complex is formed in a methanolic medium and the absorbance is measured at 520 nm. In both methods, the peak height is used as a quantitative parameter and piroxicam is determined over the ranges 0.5-15 and 30-500 microgram ml-1, respectively. The methods have been applied to the routine determination of the drug in dosage forms.

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical↗

Amperometric biosensor for the detection of hydrogen peroxide using catalase modified electrodes in polyacrylamide.

A simple biosensor for the detection of hydrogen peroxide in organic solvents has been developed and coupled to a flow injection analysis (FIA) system. Catalase was entrapped in polyacrylamide gel and placed on the surface of platinum (working electrode) fixed in a Teflon holder with Ag-wire (auxiliary electrode), followed by addition of filter paper soaked in KCl. The entrapped catalase gel was held on the electrode using membranes. The effects of cellulose and polytetrafluroethylene (PTFE) membranes on the electrode response towards hydrogen peroxide have been studied. The modified electrode has been used to study the detection of hydrogen peroxide in solvents like water, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and 1,4-dioxane using amperometric techniques like cyclic voltammetry (CV) and FIA. The CV of modified catalase electrode showed a broad oxidation peak at -150 mV and a clear reduction peak at -212 mV in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Comparison of CV with hydrogen peroxide in various solvents has been carried out. The electrode showed an irreversible kinetics with DMSO as the solvent. A flow cell has been designed in order to carry on FIA studies to obtain calibration plots for hydrogen peroxide with the modified electrode. The calibration plots in several solvents such as water, dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,4-dioxane have been obtained. The throughput of the enzyme electrode was 10 injections per hour. Due to the presence of membrane the response time of the electrode is concentration dependent.

Acrylic Resins↗

Determination of tartaric acid in wines by FIA with tubular tartrate-selective electrodes.

A flow injection analysis (FIA) system comprising a tartrate-(TAT) selective electrode has been developed for determination of tartaric acid in wines. Several electrodes constructed for this purpose had a PVC membrane with a complex of quaternary ammonium and TAT as anion exchanger, a phenol derivative as additive, and a more or less polar mediator solvent. Characterization of the electrodes showed behavior was best for membranes with o-nitrophenyl octyl ether as solvent. On injection of 500 microL into a phosphate buffer carrier (pH = 3.1; ionic strength 10(-2) mol/L) flowing at 3 mL/min, the slope was 58.06 +/- 0.6 with a lower limit of linear range of 5.0 x 10(-4) mol/L TAT and R2 = 0.9989. The interference of several species, e.g. chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate, gallic acid, tannin, sucrose, glucose, fructose, acetate, and citrate, was evaluated in terms of potentiometric selectivity coefficients. The Hofmeister series was followed for inorganic species and the most interfering organic ion was citrate. When red and white wines were analyzed and the results compared with those from an independent method they were found to be accurate, with relative standard deviations below 5.0%.

Electrodes↗

Determination of trace amounts of urea by using flow injection with chemiluminescence detection.

Reaction between urea and hypobromite in alkaline solution was found to produce chemiluminescence with a maximum wavelength at 510 nm. A simple chemiluminescence detection method was used for the determination of urea in human urine and natural aqueous samples, which combined this chemiluminescence reaction with a flow injection analysis system. The relative standard deviation for 5 x 10(-7) mol dm-3 urea is 1.9% (n = 6), and the detection limit is 9.0 x 10(-8) mol dm-3 (3Sr). As this chemiluminescence reaction is very fast, a double concentric tube mixer connected directly to the chemiluminescence cell was used to mix urea solution and hypobromite solution. Alkylamines, carboxylic acids and most amino acids do not interfere in the determination. Ammonium ion interferes, but the sensitivity for ammonium ion is only 1% of that for urea. The interference from ammonium ion was removed sufficiently by using an on-line cation-exchange column.

Flow Injection Analysis↗

FIA of vitamin C in blood serum in humans at increasing ethanol concentration.

The evaluation of the ethanol influence on the changes in vitamin C levels has been done in humans at increasing ethanol concentration. Flow injection analysis method (FIA) with the spectrophotometric detection was used to determine L-ascorbic acid levels. The procedure is based on the oxidation of the analysis with iron (III) and 2,2'-dipyrydyl. Concentrations of vitamin C in the range of 0.4-1.3 ppm have been determined with a relative standard deviation (R.S.D.) 1.2% (n=15). The injection rate was 40 samples h(-1). The comparison of L-ascorbic acid levels in humans showed a statistical difference at P<0.05 in the analysed group.

Ascorbic Acid↗

A new chemiluminescence method for the determination of nickel ion.

A new chemiluminescence (CL) phenomenon described as the second-chemiluminescence (SCL) was observed and a strong CL signal was detected, when Ni(II) ion was injected into the mixture after the end of the reaction of potassium permanganate with alkaline luminol. The possible CL mechanism is proposed based on the kinetic curve of the CL reaction, CL spectra, UV-vis spectra and some other experiments. A flow-injection analysis for the determination of nickle(II) ion has been developed, based on the catalysis of nickel(II) ion on the CL reaction between potassium manganate produced on-line and luminol under alkaline condition. Under the optimum conditions, the SCL intensity is linear with the concentration of nickel(II) ion in the range of 8.0-200.0 microg l-1 and 0.2-2.0 mg l-1. The R.S.D. was 4.5% for 11 determinations of 250 microg l-1 nickel(II) ion and the detection limit (3sigma) for nickel(II) ion was 0.33 microg l-1. The method was applied to determine nickel(II) ion in synthetic samples with satisfactory results.

Flow Injection Analysis↗

Flow-injection inhibition chemiluminescence determination of indapamide based on luminol-ferricyanide reaction.

A novel and sensitive chemiluminescence (CL) method for the determination of indapamide coupled with flow-injection analysis (FIA) technique is developed in this paper. It is based on the inhibition effect of the studied drug on the chemiluminescence emission of luminol-potassium ferricyanide system. Under the optimum conditions, the decreased CL intensity is proportional with the concentration of indapamide in the range of 1 x 10(-8) to 1.0 x 10(-6) g ml(-1). The detection limit is 3.4 x 10(-9) g ml(-1) (3sigma). A complete analysis could be performed in 45 s including washing and sampling, giving a throughout of about 90 h(-1). The relative standard deviation (R.S.D.) for 11 parallel measurements of 1.0 x 10(-7) g ml(-1) indapamide is 3.0%. The proposed method has been applied for the determination of indapamide in its pharmaceutical formulations. The results obtained compared well with those by an official method. The possible inhibition mechanism of indapamide on luminol-potassium ferricyanide CL system was discussed briefly.

Antihypertensive Agents↗

Simple method of paroxetine determination using a single channel FIA with no in-line reaction process.

A flow-injection analysis (FIA) of paroxetine hydrochloride (PRX), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) currently used as an antidepressant drug, is described. A 0.1 mol dm(-3) acetate buffer at pH 3.07 was found to be thebest solvent. The analyte was detected at 293 nm. The calibration equation was linear over the range of 1.07 x 10(-6) to 5.35 x 10(-6) mol dm(-3). The limit of detection (LOD) and the limit of quantitation (LOQ) were 3.2 x 10(-7) and 9.5 x 10(-7) mol dm(-3), respectively. The proposed method was applied to the determination of PRX in pharmaceutical preparations. The results were compared with those obtained by a conventional batchwise UV-spectrophotometry.

Calibration↗

Comparison of PCR, electrochemical enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, and the standard culture method for detecting salmonella in meat products.

An electrochemical enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) coupled with flow injection analysis (ELISA-FIA) and a PCR-based method using ST11 and ST15 primers for detecting salmonellae in meat were evaluated in comparison with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) culture method. The methods were applied to experimentally contaminated and naturally contaminated meat samples. The results showed that both ELISA-FIA and PCR allowed detection of salmonella in a product contaminated with a low number of the microorganisms (1 to 10 salmonellae/25 g) after only 5 h of incubation of preenrichment broth, and they were just as effective as the ISO method.

Animals↗

Flow injection spectrophotometric determination of promazine.

A method for the spectrophotometric determination of promazine by flow injection analysis is reported. The procedure is based on the reaction of promazine with molybdophosphoric acid. Concentrations of promazine in the range 1-25 ppm have been determined with a relative standard deviation of 1.8% at 10 ppm (n = 20). The method was applied to the determination of promazine in injections and compared favourably with an independent reference method based on spectrophotometry.

Calibration↗

Optosensor for cinchona alkaloids with C18 silica gel as a substrate.

A flow-through optosensor for cinchona alkaloids with C18 silica gel as a substrate is proposed. The sensor is developed in conjunction with a flow-injection analysis system and is based on the retention of the cinchona alkaloids on a C18 column and the enhancement of their fluorescence. The analytical performance characteristics of the proposed sensor for the detection and quantification of these alkaloids were as follows: the detection limits of quinine, cinchonine, quinidine and cinchonidine were 2.3, 31.6, 2.3 and 31.6 ng ml-1, respectively, with relative standard deviations of 0.9% for quinine and quinidine (20 ng ml-1, n = 7) and 1.1% for cinchonine and cinchonidine (4.0 micrograms ml-1, n =7), respectively. Most of the common species did not interfere. The recommended method has been successfully tested for determination of quinine in pharmaceutical preparations and soft drinks.

Beverages↗

Automated flow-injection technique for use in dissolution studies of sustained-release formulations: application to iron(II) formulations.

The application of flow-injection analysis (FIA) to automated dissolution studies of sustained-release formulations is described. The long-term stability of the dissolution-FIA analyser was checked during unattended operation for 42 h. The construction of multiple calibration curves with the so-called electronic dilution FIA procedure was used to extend the linear range of the determination. The computer-controlled FIA system and the principles of associated software are described and applied to dissolution studies of sustained-release formulations of iron(II) using its sensitive reaction with the colour reagent, ferrozine. The extended linear range of the determination is 1-130 ppm iron(II) and the precision (RSD) better than 3% (n = 3).

Calibration↗

Continuous-flow assay with immobilized enzymes for determining of inorganic phosphate in serum.

An automated method for the determination of inorganic phosphate based on flow-injection analysis and on the use of immobilized enzymes is reported. The method features a linear range between 0.1 and 20 mumol/L with a CV < 2.1% and 3.4% for the within-run and between-run studies, respectively, and a sampling throughput of 40 h-1. The sensitivity of the method makes a 1:250 dilution of the serum samples feasible, thus making undetectable the interferences from analytes commonly present in serum. The method shows an excellent correlation with conventional automated analyzers based on the same enzymatic reaction (Hitachi, r = 0.988) but with the catalyst in solution, and with the Kodak Ektachem method (r = 0.974) based on the use of dry reagents and formation of the phosphomolybdo heteropolyacid.

Autoanalysis↗

Speciation of aluminum in soil extracts using cation and anion exchangers followed by a flow-injection system with fluorescence detection using lumogallion.

Flow-injection analysis (FIA) with fluorescence detection of aluminum using lumogallion was applied to the chemical speciation of aluminum in soil extracts after the separation of aluminum species with ionic exchangers. Aluminum complexes with organic substances (anion species) can be specified from other species by using a strongly acidic cation exchanger in the pH range of 3 to 5. Furthermore, aluminum can be separated into three categories, namely, (i) the Al3+ and Al-OH complex, (ii) aluminum organic complexes (cation species), and (iii) its anion species by using a strongly acidic and a weakly acidic cation exchanger at around pH 5. A considerable percentage of water-soluble aluminum in soils was found to be complexes with humic substances.

Adsorption↗

Detecting thiols in a microchip device using micromolded carbon ink electrodes modified with cobalt phthalocyanine.

This paper describes the fabrication and evaluation of a chemically modified carbon ink microelectrode to detect thiols of biological interest. The detection of thiols, such as homocysteine and cysteine, is necessary to monitor various disease states. The biological implications of these thiols generate the need for miniaturized detection systems that enable portable monitoring as well as quantitative results. In this work, we utilize a microchip device that incorporates a micromolded carbon ink electrode modified with cobalt phthalocyanine to detect thiols. Cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPC) is an electrocatalyst that lowers the potential needed for the oxidation of thiols. The CoPC/carbon ink composition was optimized for the micromolding method and the resulting microelectrode was characterized with microchip-based flow injection analysis. It was found that CoPC lowers the overpotential for thiols but, as compared to direct amperometric detection, a pulsed detection scheme was needed to constantly regenerate the electrocatalyst surface, leading to improved peak reproducibility and limits of detection. Using the pulsed method, cysteine exhibited a linear response between 10-250 microM (r(2) = 0.9991) with a limit of detection (S/N = 3) of 7.5 microM, while homocysteine exhibited a linear response between 10-500 microM (r(2) = 0.9967) with a limit of detection of 6.9 microM. Finally, to demonstrate the ability to measure thiols in a biological sample using a microchip device, the CoPC-modified microelectrode was utilized for the detection of cysteine in the presence of rabbit erythrocytes.

Animals↗