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Continuous-flow/stopped-flow system for determination of ascorbic acid using an enzymatic rotating bioreactor.
Germán A Messina1, Angel A J Torriero, Irma E De Vito
1Department of Chemistry. National University of San Luis. Chacabuco y Pedernera. 5700 San Luis, Argentina.
Talanta
|October 31, 2008
Summary
This study presents a sensitive enzymatic method for detecting l-ascorbic acid using horseradish peroxidase and hydroquinone. The optimized system allows for rapid and accurate quantification of vitamin C in pharmaceutical samples.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Electrochemistry
- Enzyme Kinetics
Background:
- Enzymatic systems offer high sensitivity for biochemical analysis.
- Hydroquinone mediated reactions with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) are effective for electrochemical detection.
- Continuous flow processing enhances analytical throughput and reproducibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a highly sensitive enzymatic method for l-ascorbic acid determination.
- To interface a rotating bioreactor with continuous flow systems for real-time analysis.
- To assess the applicability of the method for pharmaceutical sample analysis.
Main Methods:
- Immobilization of HRP on a rotating disk for enzyme catalysis.
- Electrochemical detection of p-benzoquinone reduction on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE).
- Utilizing l-ascorbic acid as a chemical reductant and mediator in a continuous flow system.
Main Results:
- The enzymatic system demonstrated high sensitivity for l-ascorbic acid detection.
- Quantification of l-ascorbic acid was achieved in the range of 12nM–3.5µM with high linearity (r = 0.998).
- A low limit of detection (6nM) and high sample throughput (25 samples/h) were obtained.
Conclusions:
- The developed method provides a sensitive, rapid, and reliable approach for l-ascorbic acid analysis.
- The system is suitable for determining l-ascorbic acid concentrations in pharmaceutical formulations.
- On-line interfacing of bioreactors and flow systems enables efficient analytical processes.
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