HPLC-MS-MS Method Development and Validation of Antileishmanial Agent, S010-0269, in Hamster Serum

A rapid, sensitive and simple high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for the quantification of the antileishmanial agent, S010-0269, in hamster serum. A Discovery HS C-18 column (5 μm, 50 × 4.6 mm) maintained at 40°C was utilized for chromatographic separation with mobile phase [acetonitrile: aqueous ammonium acetate (0.01 M) buffer (85:15, v/v)] at a flow rate of 0.6 mL/min. The method requires low serum volume (20 µL) with a run time of 3.5 min. Excellent linear relationships (r ≥ 0.99) were obtained between the measured and added concentration over a range of 1-200 ng/mL. Validation parameters (accuracy, specificity, precision, recovery, matrix effect and stability) were assessed as per FDA guidelines. The precision and accuracy were acceptable as indicated by relative standard deviation ranging from 2.3 to 13.6% and bias values ranging from 1.5 to 6.5%, respectively. Moreover, the compound was found stable in hamster serum even after 30 days of storage at -80°C and being subjected to two freeze-thaw cycles. The validated method was successfully applied to the pharmacokinetic study after 10 mg/kg oral dose of S010-0269 in hamsters.