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Mendes CC, Zampieri BL, Arantes LMRB, Melendez ME, Biselli JM, Carvalho AL, Eberlin MN, Riccio MF, Vannucchi H, Carvalho VM, Goloni-Bertollo EM, Pavarino ÉC. One-carbon metabolism and global DNA methylation in mothers of individuals with Down syndrome. Hum Cell 2021; 34:1671-1681. [PMID: 34410622 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-021-00586-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal disorder, resulting from the failure of normal chromosome 21 segregation. Studies have suggested that impairments within the one-carbon metabolic pathway can be of relevance for the global genome instability observed in mothers of individuals with DS. Based on the association between global DNA hypomethylation, genome instability, and impairments within the one-carbon metabolic pathway, the present study aimed to identify possible predictors, within the one-carbon metabolism, of global DNA methylation, measured by methylation patterns of LINE-1 and Alu repetitive sequences, in mothers of individuals with DS and mothers of individuals without the syndrome. In addition, we investigated one-carbon genetic polymorphisms and metabolites as maternal predisposing factors for the occurrence of trisomy 21 in children. Eighty-three samples of mothers of children with DS with karyotypically confirmed free trisomy 21 (case group) and 84 of mothers who had at least one child without DS or any other aneuploidy were included in the study. Pyrosequencing assays were performed to access global methylation. The results showed that group affiliation (case or control), betaine-homocysteine methyltransferase (BHMT) G742A and transcobalamin 2 (TCN2) C776G polymorphisms, and folate concentration were identified as predictors of global Alu DNA methylation values. In addition, thymidylate synthase (TYMS) 28-bp repeats 2R/3R or 3R/3R genotypes are independent maternal predisposing factors for having a child with DS. This study adds evidence that supports the association of impairments in the one-carbon metabolism, global DNA methylation, and the possibility of having a child with DS.
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- Cristiani Cortez Mendes
- Unidade de Pesquisa em Genética e Biologia Molecular-UPGEM, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto-FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas de São José do Rio Preto, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Discovery-Mackenzie-Núcleo Mackenzie de Pesquisa, Núcleo Mackenzie de Pesquisas em Ciência, Fé e Sociedade, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto-USP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade de Pesquisa em Genética e Biologia Molecular-UPGEM, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto-FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Unidade de Pesquisa em Genética e Biologia Molecular-UPGEM, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto-FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Wu C, Liu W, Jiang J, Wang Y, Hou K, Li H. An in-source helical membrane inlet single photon ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer for automatic monitoring of trace VOCs in water. Talanta 2019; 192:46-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Krogh ET, Gill CG. Membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS): a versatile tool for direct, real-time chemical measurements. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2014; 49:1205-1213. [PMID: 25476937 DOI: 10.1002/jms.3447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Revised: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) is a direct, continuous, on-line measurement technique. It utilizes a membrane to semi-selectively transfer analyte mixtures from a sample to a mass spectrometer, rejecting the bulk of the sample matrix, which can be a gas, liquid or solid/slurry. Analyte selectivity and sensitivity are affected by optimizations at the membrane, ionization and the mass spectrometer levels. MIMS can be roughly classified by the acceptor phase that entrains analyte(s) to the mass spectrometer after membrane transport, either a gaseous acceptor phase (GP-MIMS) or condensed acceptor phase (CP-MIMS). The aim of this article is to provide an introduction to MIMS as a technique and to explore current variants, recent developments and modern applications, emphasizing examples from our group, the Applied Environmental Research Laboratories as well as selected work from others in this emerging area. Also provided is a synopsis of current and future directions for this versatile analytical technique.
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- Erik T Krogh
- Applied Environmental Research Laboratories, Chemistry Department, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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Willis MD, Duncan KD, Krogh ET, Gill CG. Delicate polydimethylsiloxane hollow fibre membrane interfaces for condensed phase membrane introduction mass spectrometry (CP-MIMS). RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2014; 28:671-681. [PMID: 24573797 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.6828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Revised: 01/05/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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RATIONALE On-line analytical techniques such as condensed phase membrane introduction mass spectrometry (CP-MIMS) permit direct and rapid analyte measurements in complex samples. Direct, rapid analytical methods are desirable because they eliminate potential contamination and/or dilution from sample workup steps, facilitate rapid sample screening and allow 'real-time' monitoring applications. METHODS PDMS hollow fibre membrane (HFM) flow cell interfaces (215 µm, 35 µm, and 0.5 µm thick composite) were coupled with an electrospray ionization (ESI) triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. A simultaneous push/pull methanol acceptor phase delivery system and membrane mounting via epoxy potting ensured that the delicate membranes were not ruptured during construction or sample measurements. Both flow cell and direct insertion 'J-Probe' interfaces using the 0.5 µm thick composite PDMS HFM were utilized for direct naphthenic acid measurements. RESULTS Delicate HFM CP-MIMS interfaces were used for the rapid screening and continuous, on-line monitoring of carboxylic acids and hydroxylated compounds directly in complex sample matrices under ambient conditions at pptr - ppb detection limits. Push/pull acceptor phase (methanol) delivery maintained ambient hydrostatic pressures within the HFMs, improving ESI stability and analytical sensitivity, especially with stopped acceptor flow operation. Signal response times less than 2 min were achieved for thin, composite PDMS HFMs at 30°C. The continuous monitoring of naphthenic acid degradation was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS Delicate PDMS HFM CP-MIMS interfaces were developed and used for the direct, on-line detection of low volatility, polar analytes in complex aqueous samples. Composite PDMS HFM interfaces yielded the best overall analytical performance improvements, and were used to demonstrate the direct measurement of naphthenic acids in complex aqueous samples.
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- Megan D Willis
- Applied Environmental Research Laboratories (AERL), Department of Chemistry, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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Mendes CC, Raimundo AMZDA, Oliveira LD, Zampieri BL, Marucci GH, Biselli JM, Goloni-Bertollo EM, Eberlin MN, Haddad R, Riccio MF, Vannucchi H, Carvalho VM, Pavarino ÉC. DHFR 19-bp deletion and SHMT C1420T polymorphisms and metabolite concentrations of the folate pathway in individuals with Down syndrome. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2013; 17:274-7. [PMID: 23421317 DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2012.0293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Down syndrome (DS) results from the presence and expression of three copies of the genes located on chromosome 21. Studies have shown that, in addition to overexpression of the Cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) gene, polymorphisms in genes involved in folate/homocysteine (Hcy) metabolism may also influence the concentrations of metabolites of this pathway. AIM Investigate the association between Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) 19-base pair (bp) deletion and Serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) C1420T polymorphisms and serum folate and plasma Hcy and methylmalonic acid (MMA) concentrations in 85 individuals with DS. METHODS Molecular analysis of the DHFR 19-bp deletion and SHMT C1420T polymorphisms was performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) by difference in the size of fragments and real-time PCR allelic discrimination, respectively. Serum folate was quantified by chemiluminescence and plasma Hcy and MMA by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS Individuals with DHFR DD/SHMT TT genotypes presented increased folate concentrations (p=0.004) and the DHFR II/SHMT TT genotypes were associated with increased MMA concentrations (p=0.008). In addition, the MMA concentrations were negatively associated with age (p=0.04). CONCLUSION There is an association between DHFR DD/SHMT TT and DHFR II/SHMT TT combined genotypes and folate and MMA concentrations in individuals with DS.
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- Cristiani Cortez Mendes
- Unidade de Pesquisa em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brasil
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Hou K, Li F, Chen W, Chen P, Xie Y, Zhao W, Hua L, Pei K, Li H. An in-source stretched membrane inlet for on-line analysis of VOCs in water with single photon ionization TOFMS. Analyst 2013; 138:5826-31. [DOI: 10.1039/c3an00659j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Biselli JM, Zampieri BL, Goloni-Bertollo EM, Haddad R, Fonseca MFR, Eberlin MN, Vannucchi H, Carvalho VM, Pavarino EC. Genetic polymorphisms modulate the folate metabolism of Brazilian individuals with Down syndrome. Mol Biol Rep 2012; 39:9277-84. [PMID: 22903356 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-012-1629-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2011] [Accepted: 04/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) carry three copies of the Cystathionine β-synthase (CβS) gene. The increase in the dosage of this gene results in an altered profile of metabolites involved in the folate pathway, including reduced homocysteine (Hcy), methionine, S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). Furthermore, previous studies in individuals with DS have shown that genetic variants in genes involved in the folate pathway influence the concentrations of this metabolism's products. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether polymorphisms in genes involved in folate metabolism affect the plasma concentrations of Hcy and methylmalonic acid (MMA) along with the concentration of serum folate in individuals with DS. Twelve genetic polymorphisms were investigated in 90 individuals with DS (median age 1.29 years, range 0.07-30.35 years; 49 male and 41 female). Genotyping for the polymorphisms was performed either by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based techniques or by direct sequencing. Plasma concentrations of Hcy and MMA were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry as previously described, and serum folate was quantified using a competitive immunoassay. Our results indicate that the MTHFR C677T, MTR A2756G, TC2 C776G and BHMT G742A polymorphisms along with MMA concentration are predictors of Hcy concentration. They also show that age and Hcy concentration are predictors of MMA concentration. These findings could help to understand how genetic variation impacts folate metabolism and what metabolic consequences these variants have in individuals with trisomy 21.
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- J M Biselli
- Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), Unidade de Pesquisa em Genética e Biologia Molecular (UPGEM), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, n.o 5416-Bloco U-6, São José do Rio Preto, SP, CEP: 15.090-000, Brazil
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Galbiatti ALS, Ruiz MT, Maniglia JV, Raposo LS, Pavarino-Bertelli ÉC, Goloni-Bertollo EM. Head and neck cancer: genetic polymorphisms and folate metabolism. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2012; 78:132-9. [PMID: 22392251 PMCID: PMC9443880 DOI: 10.1590/s1808-86942012000100021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2010] [Accepted: 09/18/2010] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Polymorphism C1420T of Serine hydroxymethyltransferase gene on maternal risk for Down syndrome. Mol Biol Rep 2011; 39:2561-6. [PMID: 21687976 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-011-1008-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2011] [Accepted: 06/02/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Recent researches have investigated the factors that determine the maternal risk for Down syndrome (DS) in young woman. In this context, some studies have demonstrated the association between polymorphisms in genes involved on folate metabolism and the maternal risk for DS. These polymorphisms may result in abnormal folate metabolism and methyl deficiency, which is associated with aberrant chromosome segregation leading to trisomy 21. In this study, we analyzed the influence of the polymorphism C1420T in Serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) gene on maternal risk for DS and on metabolites concentrations of the folate pathway (serum folate and plasma homocysteine and methylmalonic acid). The study group was composed by 105 mothers with DS children (case group) and 185 mothers who had no children with DS (control group). The genotype distribution did not show significant statistical difference between case and control mothers (P = 0.24) however a protective effect between genotypes CC (P = 0.0002) and CT (P < 0.0001) and maternal risk for DS was observed. Furthermore, the SHMT C1420T polymorphism (rs1979277) does not affect the concentration of metabolites of folate pathway in our DS mothers. In conclusion, our data showed a protective role for the genotypes SHMT CC and CT on maternal risk for DS. The concentrations of metabolites of folate pathway did not differ significantly between the genotypes SHMT.
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Duncan KD, McCauley EPB, Krogh ET, Gill CG. Characterization of a condensed-phase membrane introduction mass spectrometry (CP-MIMS) interface using a methanol acceptor phase coupled with electrospray ionization for the continuous on-line quantitation of polar, low-volatility analytes at trace levels in complex aqueous samples. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2011; 25:1141-1151. [PMID: 21488113 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.4967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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We report the development and application of a capillary hollow fibre membrane interface using methanol as an acceptor phase to deliver target analytes to an electrospray ionization source and a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. Superior fluid handling systems lead to greater signal stability and membrane integrity for the continuous on-line monitoring of polar and charged analytes in complex aqueous samples with detection limits in the parts-per-trillion to parts-per-billion range. The system can be operated in either a continuous flow or a stopped acceptor flow mode - the latter giving rise to greater sensitivity. We report detection limits, enrichment factors and signal response times for selected analytes with polydimethylsiloxane and Nafion® polymer membrane interfaces. In addition, we demonstrate the use of this interface to detect pharmaceuticals and other contaminants in natural water and artificial urine. The improved sensitivity and analytical response times of our CP-MIMS system make it possible to continuously monitor dynamic chemical systems with temporal resolutions on the order of minutes. Presented is a comparison of the performance of CP-MIMS versus direct infusion electrospray ionization, demonstrating the potential advantages over direct infusion for trace analyte measurements in complex, high ionic strength samples. Furthermore, by continuously flowing a reaction mixture in a closed loop over the interface, we demonstrate the use of the system as an in situ reaction-monitoring platform for the chlorination of a model organic compound in aqueous solution.
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- K D Duncan
- Applied Environmental Research Laboratories (AERL), Department of Chemistry, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Mendes CC, Biselli JM, Zampieri BL, Goloni-Bertollo EM, Eberlin MN, Haddad R, Riccio MF, Vannucchi H, Carvalho VM, Pavarino-Bertelli EC. 19-base pair deletion polymorphism of the dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) gene: maternal risk of Down syndrome and folate metabolism. SAO PAULO MED J 2010; 128:215-8. [PMID: 21120433 PMCID: PMC10938985 DOI: 10.1590/s1516-31802010000400008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2009] [Revised: 02/08/2010] [Accepted: 06/21/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Polymorphisms in genes involved in folate metabolism may modulate the maternal risk of Down syndrome (DS). This study evaluated the influence of a 19-base pair (bp) deletion polymorphism in intron-1 of the dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) gene on the maternal risk of DS, and investigated the association between this polymorphism and variations in the concentrations of serum folate and plasma homocysteine (Hcy) and plasma methylmalonic acid (MMA). DESIGN AND SETTING Analytical cross-sectional study carried out at Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (Famerp). METHODS 105 mothers of individuals with free trisomy of chromosome 21, and 184 control mothers were evaluated. Molecular analysis on the polymorphism was performed using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) through differences in the sizes of fragments. Folate was quantified by means of chemiluminescence, and Hcy and MMA by means of liquid chromatography and sequential mass spectrometry. RESULTS There was no difference between the groups in relation to allele and genotype frequencies (P = 0.44; P = 0.69, respectively). The folate, Hcy and MMA concentrations did not differ significantly between the groups, in relation to genotypes (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The 19-bp deletion polymorphism of DHFR gene was not a maternal risk factor for DS and was not related to variations in the concentrations of serum folate and plasma Hcy and MMA in the study population.
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- Cristiani Cortez Mendes
- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Improving the selectivity of non-polar alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds by the application of acetonitrile as a Cl reagent. OPEN CHEM 2009. [DOI: 10.2478/s11532-009-0004-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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AbstractThe selective enhancement of membrane introduction mass spectrometry for non-polar alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds by the application of acetonitrile as a chemical ionization reagent was investigated. Acetonitrile Cl is able to produce specific fragment ions for many of the compounds test and this can be used to identify and quantify the parent neutrals. This method provided relatively high detection limits of the test compounds. This method could potentially be useful for analytical applications such as the detection of non-polar hydrocarbons for environmental studies if CH3CN Cl/MIMS is coupled with a preconcentration method.
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Biselli PM, Guerzoni AR, de Godoy MF, Eberlin MN, Haddad R, Carvalho VM, Vannucchi H, Pavarino-Bertelli EC, Goloni-Bertollo EM. Genetic polymorphisms involved in folate metabolism and concentrations of methylmalonic acid and folate on plasma homocysteine and risk of coronary artery disease. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2009; 29:32-40. [PMID: 19283448 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-009-0321-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2008] [Accepted: 02/23/2009] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Alterations in the enzymes involved in homocysteine (Hcy) metabolism or vitamin deficiency could play a role in coronary artery disease (CAD) development. This study investigated the influence of MTHFR and MTR gene polymorphisms, plasma folate and MMA on Hcy concentrations and CAD development. MMA and folate concentrations were also investigated according to the polymorphisms. METHODS Two hundred and eighty-three unrelated Caucasian individuals undergoing coronary angiography (175 with CAD and 108 non-CAD) were assessed in a case-control study. Plasma Hcy and MMA were measured by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. Plasma folate was measured by competitive immunoassay. Dietary intake was evaluated using a nutritional questionnaire. Polymorphisms MTHFR and MTR were investigated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by enzyme digestion or allele-specific PCR. RESULTS Hcy mean concentrations were higher in CAD patients compared to controls, but below statistical significance (P = 0.246). Increased MMA mean concentrations were frequently observed in the CAD group (P = 0.048). Individuals with MMA concentrations >0.5 micromol/l (vitamin B(12) deficiency) were found only in the CAD group (P = 0.004). A positive correlation between MMA and Hcy mean concentrations was observed in both groups, CAD (P = 0.001) and non-CAD (P = 0.020). MMA mean concentrations were significantly higher in patients with hyperhomocysteinemia in both groups, CAD and non-CAD (P = 0.0063 and P = 0.013, respectively). Folate mean concentration was significantly lower in carriers of the wild-type MTHFR 1298AA genotype (P = 0.010). CONCLUSION Our results suggest a correlation between the MTHFR A1298C polymorphism and plasma folate concentration. Vitamin B(12) deficiency, reflected by increased MMA concentration, is an important risk factor for the development both of hyperhomocysteinemia and CAD.
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- Patrícia Matos Biselli
- Genetics and Molecular Biology Research Unit-UPGEM, São José do Rio Preto Medical School-FAMERP, Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, N masculine 5416, Bloco U-6, São José do Rio Preto, SP, 15.090-000, Brazil.
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Sparrapan R, Eberlin MN, Alberici RM. Quantitation of trace phenolic compounds in water by trap-and-release membrane introduction mass spectrometry after acetylation. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2008; 22:4105-4108. [PMID: 19021132 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.3830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Trap-and-release membrane introduction mass spectrometry (T&R-MIMS) with a removable direct insertion membrane probe (DIMP) is used to quantitate a variety of trace phenolic compounds in water after acetylation. The procedure is simple, rapid and robust, producing linear and reproducible responses for phenolic compounds with varying polarities. Acetylation minimizes the polarity effects of ring substituents; hence, T&R-MIMS of the acetylated phenols provides lower and more uniform limits of detection (LODs) (2-15 microg L(-1)) than those obtained by direct T&R-MIMS analysis of the non-derivatized phenols.
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- Regina Sparrapan
- ThoMSon Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, 13083-970, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Biselli JM, Goloni-Bertollo EM, Haddad R, Eberlin MN, Pavarino-Bertelli EC. The MTR A2756G polymorphism is associated with an increase of plasma homocysteine concentration in Brazilian individuals with Down syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 41:34-40. [PMID: 18060320 DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2006005000195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2007] [Accepted: 10/18/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) present decreased homocysteine (Hcy) concentration, reflecting a functional folate deficiency secondary to overexpression of the cystathionine ss-synthase gene. Since plasma Hcy may be influenced by genetic polymorphisms, we evaluated the influence of C677T and A1298C polymorphisms in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene (MTHFR), of A2756G polymorphism in the methionine synthase gene (MTR), and of A80G polymorphism in the reduced folate carrier 1 gene on Hcy concentrations in Brazilian DS patients. Fifty-six individuals with free trisomy 21 were included in the study. Plasma Hcy concentrations were measured by liquid chromatography_tandem mass spectrometry with linear regression coefficient r(2) = 0.9996, average recovery between 92.3 to 108.3% and quantification limits of 1.0 micromol/L. Hcy concentrations >15 micromol/L were considered to characterize hyperhomocystinemia. Genotyping for the polymorphisms was carried out by polymerase chain reaction followed by enzyme digestion and allele-specific polymerase chain reaction. The mean Hcy concentration was 5.2 +/- 3.3 micromol/L. There was no correlation between Hcy concentrations and age, gender or MTHFR C677T, A1298C and reduced folate carrier 1 A80G genotype. However, Hcy concentrations were significantly increased in the MTR 2756AG heterozygous genotype compared to the MTR 2756AA wild-type genotype. The present results suggest that the heterozygous genotype MTR 2756AG is associated with the increase in plasma Hcy concentrations in this group of Brazilian patients with DS.
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- J M Biselli
- Unidade de Pesquisa em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Departamento de Biologia Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brasil
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Windelberg A, Arseth O, Kvalheim G, Ueland PM. Automated assay for the determination of methylmalonic acid, total homocysteine, and related amino acids in human serum or plasma by means of methylchloroformate derivatization and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Clin Chem 2005; 51:2103-9. [PMID: 16123148 DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2005.053835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND The combined measurement of methylmalonic acid (MMA) and total homocysteine (tHcy) in serum or plasma is useful in diagnosing and distinguishing between cobalamin and folate deficiencies. We developed and validated an isotope-dilution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method with automated sample workup for the determination of MMA, tHcy, and the related amino acids Met, total cysteine (tCys), Ser, and Gly in serum or plasma. METHODS Serum or plasma samples (100 microL) were treated with a reductant (dithioerythritol), deproteinized with ethanol, and derivatized and extracted in a single step by the addition of methylchloroformate and toluene. All liquid handling was performed in 96-well (1 mL) microtiter plates by a robotic workstation. The N(S)-methoxycarbonyl ethyl ester derivatives were analyzed by GC-MS in the selected-ion monitoring mode. RESULTS Detection limits (signal-to-noise ratio, 5:1) were between 0.03 micromol/L (MMA) and 10 micromol/L (Ser, tCys). The assay was linear to 100 micromol/L for MMA and tHcy and to 1000 micromol/L for Met, tCys, Ser, and Gly. The within-day CVs ranged from 0.7% to 3.6% (n = 20), and the between-day CVs from 2.1% to 8.1% (n = 20). The recovery was between 79% and 99% for the different analytes. CONCLUSION This assay combines a simple and automated sample preparation with selective and sensitive GC-MS analysis and is well suited for the combined measurement of MMA, tHcy, and the related amino acids.
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- Amrei Windelberg
- LOCUS for Homocysteine and Related Vitamins, and Section for Pharmacology, Institute of Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway.
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Hušek P. Quantitation of Amino Acids as Chloroformates – A Return to Gas Chromatography. JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY LIBRARY 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0301-4770(05)80003-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Pavarino-Bertelli EC, Sanches de Alvarenga MP, Goloni-Bertollo EM, Baptista MASF, Haddad R, Hoerh NF, Eberlin MN, Abbud-Filho M. Hyperhomocysteinemia and MTHFR C677T and A1298C polymorphisms are associated with chronic allograft nephropathy in renal transplant recipients. Transplant Proc 2004; 36:2979-81. [PMID: 15686674 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Hyperhomocysteine has been reported to be an important risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis. Identification of risk factors, such as hyperhomocysteinemia, is crucial for a better understanding of the events that lead to degenerative processes in the vascular system and for a correct understanding of the potential role of methylene-tetrahydrofolate reductase enzymes (MTHFR) to help in the treatment of vascular disease observed in chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN). In this study we analyzed the plasma homocysteine concentrations and MTHFR C677T and A1298C polymorphism frequencies among 110 renal transplant recipients (53 with CAN and 57 with normal renal function). All recipients had undergone renal transplantation at least 12 months prior to this investigation to establish a possible correlation with the posttransplant outcome. Plasma homocysteine concentrations were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and MTHFR polymorphisms were investigated by the PCR-RFLP technique. The results demonstrated that in renal transplant recipients, hyperhomocysteinemia in addition to the presence of the allelic variants for both MTHFR polymorphisms (677T/1298C) might play a role as an additional risk factor for CAN. We understand that analysis of these polymorphisms might have a role in the CAN process. Therefore, studies to evaluate their presence in renal transplant patients may be extremely useful to individualize immunosuppressive protocols to inhibit or retard the progression of CAN.
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Bonaventura D, Tirapelli CR, Haddad R, Höehr NF, Eberlin MN, de Oliveira AM. Chronic methionine load-induced hyperhomocysteinemia enhances rat carotid responsiveness for angiotensin II. Pharmacology 2004; 70:91-9. [PMID: 14685012 DOI: 10.1159/000074673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2003] [Accepted: 08/12/2003] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of chronic methionine treatment on vascular smooth muscle contractility for angiotensin II (Ang II). Methionine at 0.1, 1 and 2 g/kg body weight was administered daily in the drinking water for 2, 4, 8 and 16 weeks. Rat carotid rings from control and treated animals were placed in an organ chamber containing Krebs solution. Concentration-response curves for Ang II and potassium chloride (KCl) were determined. Methionine-rich diet enhanced the plasmatic homocysteine concentration, and the magnitude of the contractile response to Ang II was increased in carotid rings from treated animals after 8 and 16 weeks. However, the treatment did not alter KCl-induced contraction. In another set of experiments, the rings were incubated with indomethacin and curves for Ang II were obtained. Exposure of the rings to indomethacin inhibited the enhancement in the contractile response to Ang II. The present findings show that chronic methionine treatment enhances homocysteine plasmatic concentration leading to an enhanced Ang-II-induced contraction, which appears to be related to the release of vasoconstrictor prostanoid(s).
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- Daniella Bonaventura
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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Aléssio ACM, Annichino-Bizzacchi JM, Bydlowski SP, Eberlin MN, Vellasco AP, Höehr NF. Polymorphisms in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and methionine synthase reductase genes and homocysteine levels in Brazilian children. Am J Med Genet A 2004; 128A:256-60. [PMID: 15216546 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.30108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for thrombosis, and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) and methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) polymorphisms, folate, and B12 levels could contribute to plasma homocysteine (Hcy) variation. Although well established in adults, few studies have been performed in childhood. In this study, we investigated association of polymorphisms C677T and A1298C in the MTHFR gene and A66G in the MTRR gene with Hcy levels in children. These polymorphisms, as well as Hcy, folate, and vitamin B12 levels were investigated in 220 normal children with ages ranging from 1 to 8 years. Plasma Hcy, folate, and vitamin B12 levels were normal in all children. None of the polymorphisms could be considered an independent risk factor for hyperhomocysteinemia during childhood. The median Hcy levels in 37 children (17%) doubly heterozygous for C677T and A1298C mutations in the MTHFR gene were not different from the other genotypes. However, the association of the different genotypes with Hcy, folate, and vitamin B12 levels demonstrated significant P-values. The folate levels demonstrated a statistically significant decrease (P = 0.0477) from the C677T mutation in the MTHFR gene (TT genotype) when compared to the other groups. Folate was the only independent risk factor for hyperhomocysteinemia. Thus, monitoring the concentrations of folate would be more helpful for evaluating hyperhomocysteinemia and for preventing cardiovascular disease.
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- Ana Claudia M Aléssio
- Hematology-Hemotherapy Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Wedian F, Atkinson DB. Membrane introduction mass spectrometry of nonpolar hydrocarbons using nitric oxide chemical ionization. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2003; 37:4425-4428. [PMID: 14572095 DOI: 10.1021/es034423n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Selectivity enhancement of membrane introduction mass spectrometry of nonpolar alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic hydrocarbons in air samples by application of nitric oxide chemical ionization (NOCI/MIMS) is demonstrated. Membrane methods are useful for separating compounds (usually nonpolar organics) from air and water samples without costly and time-consuming sample preparation, and coupled with mass spectrometry, they provide good sensitivity. But they often suffer from lack of specificity in mixture analysis, particularly for saturated organics. Nitric oxide chemical ionization is able to produce strong unique ion signals for many hydrocarbon test compounds that can be used to identify and quantify the parent neutrals. Our observed detection limits for a number of test compounds were relatively high; however, the method could potentially be useful for environmental analytical applications (e.g., plume tracking) if the monitored compound was at elevated levels or if NOCI/MIMS is coupled with a trapping method.
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- Fadel Wedian
- Department of Chemistry, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon 97207, USA
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Wedian F, Atkinson DB. Ozone modulation of volatile hydrocarbons using membrane introduction mass spectrometry. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2002; 36:4152-4155. [PMID: 12380088 DOI: 10.1021/es025776+] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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A new method that we describe as chemical modulation of volatile hydrocarbons is investigated using ozonolysis pretreatment and membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS). This extension to the MIMS technique is intended to enhance the selectivity of MIMS for measuring hydrocarbons in the complex mixtures often encountered in polluted air samples. The test samples for this study were dilute (parts per billion by volume, ppbv) two-component hydrocarbon mixtures in synthetic air. Ozone reacted to completely suppress the MIMS signal from beta-pinene in a mixture of toluene and beta-pinene and the MIMS signal from cyclohexene in a mixture of cyclohexene and cyclohexane. As expected, the ozone reaction produced little attenuation of the MIMS signal from toluene and cyclohexane in the test mixtures. The basis of the method is that the products of the ozonolysis, which is rapid for alkenes, are polar compounds that are excluded by the membrane used here, as confirmed in this study. Since the modulation only affects unsaturated hydrocarbons (and other similar organic compounds), the method can be used to aid in quantitative analysis of volatile hydrocarbon compounds in air samples for air pollution monitoring.
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- Fadel Wedian
- Department of Chemistry, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207-0751, USA
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Vellasco AP, Haddad R, Eberlin MN, Höehr NF. Combined cysteine and homocysteine quantitation in plasma by trap and release membrane introduction mass spectrometry. Analyst 2002; 127:1050-3. [PMID: 12195945 DOI: 10.1039/b203832c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Recently, a new and efficient method for total homocysteine (tHcy) quantitation in plasma using trap and release membrane introduction mass spectrometry (T&R-MIMS) with a versatile removable direct introduction membrane probe (DIMP) was described [R. Haddad, M. A. Mendes, N. F. Hoehr and M. N. Eberlin, Analyst, 2001, 126, 1212]. Herein we report on the use of the DIMP-T&R-MIMS technique for total cysteine (tCys) quantitation; hence combined tCys and tHcy quantitation in plasma or serum can be achieved. The method employs Cys and Hcy derivatization with ethyl chloroformate (after disulfide bond reduction with dithiothreitol and protein precipitation with trichloroacetic acid), preconcentration in a capillary silicone membrane, and their thermal desorption to the gas phase inside the ion source region of a mass spectrometer, at a point exactly between the two ionization filaments. Thermal desorption uses the uniform heat radiation provided by the two ionization filaments. The analytes are then ionized by electron ionization and both Cys and Hcy are quantitated by mass spectrometry using selected ion monitoring. For tCys quantitation, good linearity and reproducibility was observed for concentrations ranging from 5 to 350 microM, recovery was near 95%, and the limit of detection (LOD) was of 2 microM. This LOD is well below the mean Cys concentration in plasma, and serum samples from a large group of healthy people showed a mean tCys concentration of 132 +/- 45 microM.
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- Adriana Paula Vellasco
- Medical Science Faculty, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, PO Box 6111, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Current literature in mass spectrometry. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2002; 37:119-132. [PMID: 11813320 DOI: 10.1002/jms.248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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