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Cinzia Di Marino1, Anna De Marco2, Antonio Pisanti3
1Department of Chemical Sciences, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, University of Napoli Federico II, Via Cintia 4, 80126 Napoli, Italy. cdimarin@unina.it.
Abstract:
During the lipidomic analysis of red blood cell membranes, the distribution and percentage ratios of the fatty acids are measured. Since fatty acids are the key constituents of cell membranes, by evaluating their quantities it possible to understand the general health of the cells and to obtain health indicators of the whole organism. However, because the analysis is precise, it is necessary to ensure that the blood does not undergo significant variations between the point of collection and analysis. The composition of the blood may vary dramatically weeks after collection, hence, here an attempt is made to stabilize these complex matrixes using antioxidants deposited on the paper cards on which the blood itself is deposited.
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